Call to “Update Free Speech Policies” to Address Supposed Hate Speech at Public University
The Volokh Conspiracy (by Eugene Volokh) — Professor Volokh (UCLA Law) argues against an executive order by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott regarding the suppression of hate speech as he believes the order would also suppress students’ rights to free speech.
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TaxProf Blog (by Paul Caron) — Dean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares a list of law schools with early decision and early action first-year transfer programs.
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Law School Academic Support Blog (by Steven Foster) — Professor Foster (Oklahoma City University Law) shares appreciation for UC Law San Francisco professor Laurie Zimet and includes a link to an article on her career.
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TaxProf Blog (by Paul Caron) — Dean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares the articles from the most recent issue of the Journal of Legal Education.
Read More about Journal of Legal Education Publishes New IssueCall for Papers: AALS Section on Technology, Law and Legal Education Program
The Faculty Lounge (by Tim Zinnecker) — Professor Zinnecker (Campbell Law) shares a call for papers for the AALS Section on Technology, Law, and Legal Education’s 2025 Annual Meeting program.
Read More about Call for Papers: AALS Section on Technology, Law and Legal Education ProgramWashington State Follows Oregon and Wisconsin by Approving Alternatives to the Bar Exam
Indisputably (by John Lande) — Professor Lande (University of Missouri Law) shares news that Washington state has approved alternative pathways to licensure including apprenticeship, legal internships, and a combination of legal experience and the completion of standardized educational materials.
Read More about Washington State Follows Oregon and Wisconsin by Approving Alternatives to the Bar ExamThe Ethics of Law Professor Amicus Briefs Revisited
The Volokh Conspiracy (by Jonathan H. Adler) — Professor Adler (Case Western Reserve Law) discusses the increase in the number of law professors signing onto amicus briefs and provides his prospective on if this is helpful to the courts.
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ABA — The Litigation Section of the American Bar Association has published “Her Story: The Resilient Woman Lawyer’s Guide to Conquering Obstacles, Book 2,” edited by Teresa M. Beck, Alicia M. Menendez and Shayna M. Steinfeld.
Read More about ABA Litigation Section publishes guide for women lawyersAnalysis of first-time bar passage data for Class of 2023 and ultimate bar passage data for Class of 2021
Excess of Democracy (by Derek T. Muller) — Professor Muller (Notre Dame Law) analyzes the ABA bar passage data for the class of 2023 and discusses how the changes from may affect law school rankings.
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The Faculty Lounge (by Tim Zinnecker) — Professor Zinnecker (Campbell Law) shares a call for applications for ABA awards recognizing law school professionalism programs. Honorees will recive a $3,500 prize. The deadline to apply is April 15.
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