Ohio University professor Larry Hayman honored by AALS Section on Pre-Law and Admission to Law School

December 16, 2024

OHIO TODAY — Ohio University’s Larry Hayman, Esq., will be honored with the Excellence in Pre-Law Advising Award during an award ceremony on Dec. 11.

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Charleston Law officially becomes a non-profit institution

December 16, 2024

CHARLESTON REGIONAL BUSINESS JOURNAL — The Charleston School of Law has become a 501(c)(3). Charleston Law officially filed an application last October with the American Bar Association’s Council on Legal Education and Admission to the Bar seeking acquiescence in the conversion from for-profit, according to a news release.

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Advice on looking for a summer associate job during the first year of law school

December 16, 2024

FLO RECRUIT — When starting your 1L year, the path to securing a summer internship can seem complex. For first-year law students (1Ls), strategizing for summer recruiting can unlock valuable experience, provide meaningful connections, and set you up for success for 2L recruiting and beyond.

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Mobile apps that LLM students can use to succeed in their career

December 16, 2024

LLM GUIDE — Daria Levina, who holds a Master’s degree and Ph.D, shares the tools she used to ensure she was staying on top of her studies and managing her time effectively.

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Advice on how students can overcome the anxiety of cold calling in law school classes

December 16, 2024

ABA — Reviewing your case notes thoroughly and anticipating possible questions can provide a solid foundation. To enhance this preparation, practicing with friends or colleagues—even holding mock classes can help simulate the pressure of a real cold call.

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How LLM students continue their education after graduation

December 16, 2024

THE INTERNATIONAL JURIST — My October 2024 article focused on  the curricular practical training (CPT) option for foreign-educated lawyers in U.S. LL.M. programs.

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University of Akron Law and Wilberforce University partner on ‘3+3’ accelerated bachelor’s/JD degree program

December 16, 2024

AKRON LEGAL NEWS — Administrators at The University of Akron School of Law have signed a 3+3 agreement with Wilberforce University, the oldest HBCU (Historically Black College or University) in the state of Ohio and the first private HBCU in the nation, establishing an accelerated pathway for undergraduates to obtain their bachelor’s and law degrees.

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American University Law student organization aims to promote sustainability among students

December 16, 2024

THE EAGLE — WCstainabL is more than just its clever play on the word “sustainable” and American University’s Washington College of Law abbreviation “WCL”: It is bringing the fight for a sustainable future to the forefront of law students’ minds.

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University of Arizona Law unveils new on-campus courtrooms, classrooms and lobby spaces

December 16, 2024

THE NATIONAL JURIST — University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law unveiled its newly constructed, state-of-the-art courtrooms, classroom and lobby spaces for students to hone their advocacy skills in a realistic and immersive setting.

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University of Arkansas Little Rock Law hosts luncheon to celebrate upcoming 50th anniversary

December 16, 2024

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DEMOCRATIC GAZETTE — The William H. Bowen School of Law kicked off the countdown to its 50th anniversary with a Nov. 1 luncheon at the Grand Ballroom at the DoubleTree Hotel.

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