Paul Brest to serve as interim dean of Stanford Law
REUTERS — Stanford Law School has appointed its third dean in four months, this time with Paul Brest serving as an interim leader.
Read More about Paul Brest to serve as interim dean of Stanford LawJelani Jefferson Exum named dean of St. John’s University Law
ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY — After an extensive national search, Jelani Jefferson Exum has been appointed the next dean of St. John’s Law. Currently the Dean and Philip J. McElroy Professor of Law at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, she will assume her new position on June 1, 2024.
Read More about Jelani Jefferson Exum named dean of St. John’s University LawJulie Andersen Hill appointed dean of University of Wyoming Law
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING — An attorney, academic and administrator who started her legal career in Wyoming has been named dean of the University of Wyoming College of Law.
Read More about Julie Andersen Hill appointed dean of University of Wyoming LawAndré Douglas Pond Cummings named dean of Widener Commonwealth Law
WIDENER UNIVERSITY COMMONWEALTH LAW SCHOOLS — Widener University is pleased to announce the appointment of andré douglas pond cummings, an accomplished leader, scholar, and award-winning professor, as Commonwealth Law School’s new dean.
Read More about André Douglas Pond Cummings named dean of Widener Commonwealth LawRoger Fairfax Jr appointed dean of Howard Law
HOWARD UNIVERSITY THE DIG — Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., announced the appointment of Roger A. Fairfax, Jr. as dean of the Howard University School of Law, effective July 1, 2024.
Read More about Roger Fairfax Jr appointed dean of Howard LawPodcast: Texas A&M University Law dean Robert Ahdieh discusses law schools in Texas
ASPEN LEADING EDGE PODCAST — In this podcast series where Dean Patty Roberts connects with other Law School deans, she is joined by Robert Ahdieh, Dean and Vice President for Professional Schools and Programs at Texas A&M University.
Read More about Podcast: Texas A&M University Law dean Robert Ahdieh discusses law schools in TexasPodcast: How legal research and writing differs in professional and educational environments
LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we are going to continue the conversation from our last episode with a discussion about persuasive writing in the workplace and some thoughts on the future of legal writing in the age of AI.
Read More about Podcast: How legal research and writing differs in professional and educational environmentsOpinion: Aspiring law students from underrepresented groups should start law school applications early
BARRIER BREAKERS — The relative scarcity of minority legal professionals is still a concern despite the accelerating changes over the decade. According to the 2021 NALP report on diversity, 10.75% of firm partners were lawyers of color, with 46% being Asian Americans, 31% Hispanic, and 24% Black.
Read More about Opinion: Aspiring law students from underrepresented groups should start law school applications earlyPodcast: Advice for law students on improving grades
LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about bouncing back and resetting your law school trajectory after a disappointing semester.
Read More about Podcast: Advice for law students on improving gradesLexisNexis expands access to their artificial intelligence program to all US law schools
JDJOURNAL — LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a global leader in information and analytics, has announced a significant expansion of access to its transformative legal generative AI solution, Lexis+ AI, within U.S. law schools.
Read More about LexisNexis expands access to their artificial intelligence program to all US law schools