Washington and Lee Law student Ian Joseph discusses path to litigation firm

May 6, 2024

THE COLUMNS — After graduation, Ian Joseph will be a litigation associate at the firm McGlinchey Stafford in Nashville.

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Washington and Lee Law student Bernadette Coyle discusses plans after graduation

May 6, 2024

THE COLUMNS — After graduation, Bernadette Coyle will work in the Workplace Class Action group for Duane Morris in Chicago.

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What legal departments should know before implementing generative artificial intelligence into practice

May 6, 2024

WOLTERS KLUWER — Generative AI can be a powerful tool for automating routine yet important tasks, allowing corporate attorneys to focus on more value-added work, like practicing law. 

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Advice on applying for Fulbright scholarships

May 6, 2024

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — The Fulbright program has encouraged individuals from the U.S. and more than 160 other countries to study, teach or conduct research abroad while sharing ideas, building mutual understanding and fostering friendly international relations.

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Federal Student Aid chief Richard Cordray steps down amid major delays in FAFSA process

May 6, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — The Federal Student Aid chief and debt-relief czar is stepping down after months of criticism over the bungled FAFSA overhaul. But is now the right time for accountability?

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Opinion: How faculty members should demonstrate fair treatment of all students

May 6, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — A sense of unfairness can result in students even leaving grad school altogether, write Heather McGhee Peggs, Julie Boncompain and Brent Epperson.

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Nearly 300 people arrested nationwide during campus protests over the war in Gaza

May 6, 2024

NPR — Universities across the country turned to forced removal of pro-Palestinian protests and encampments this weekend as more and more students mounted organized opposition to Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza. 

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The future of academic freedom and campus free speech amid protests on campus

May 6, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Forces ranging from campus police, to state troopers, to national lawmakers are targeting faculty and student expression—particularly expression supporting Palestinians.

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AccessLex Institute issues update on federal higher education policy

May 6, 2024

ACCESSLEX INSTITUTE — On Tuesday, Education Department (ED) Secretary Miguel Cardona testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies detailing President Biden’s $82 billion fiscal year 2025 budget, though many questions focused on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 

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Opinion: Law students should consider law firm associate job offers thoughtfully

May 6, 2024

BLOOMBERG LAW — During my tenure at Major, Lindsey & Africa, I’ve been focused on placing experienced lateral candidates at partner and associate levels at law firms. 

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