Several universities offer free courses on contact tracing
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The COVID-19 pandemic has created a need for tens of thousands of contact tracers — and some colleges are stepping in to help fill that need by offering free introductory online classes open to the public.
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — The University of Houston Law Center is launching the nation’s first military justice clinic in which law students, under the supervision of faculty and experienced military defense attorneys, will represent service members facing criminal charges.
Read More about University of Houston Law clinic represents service members in criminal casesPenn State Dickinson Law launches doctor of juridical science degree
PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW — Penn State Dickinson Law has expanded its law degree offerings by introducing its doctor of juridical science (S.J.D.) degree.
Read More about Penn State Dickinson Law launches doctor of juridical science degreeBoston College Dean Vincent Rougeau details university’s new initiative on racial justice in the US
AMERICA MAGAZINE: THE JESUIT REVIEW — Boston College will address structural racism through its Forum on Racial Justice in America.
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NBC WASHINGTON — Howard University School of Law graduates created an organization to eradicate police brutality. For many, the graphic and brutal killing of George Floyd was a breaking point propelling them to act, including Nadine Jones, a mother and graduate of Howard Law.
Read More about Howard Law graduates launch initiative addressing police brutalityBoston College Law details virtual orientation program for incoming students
BC LAW: IMPACT — The coronavirus has changed every facet of our lives, and being a law student is no different. For incoming students, the School’s typical in-person Orientation program is just not going to work (with about 250 new students on the way, think social distancing requirements and crowd size limits).
Read More about Boston College Law details virtual orientation program for incoming studentsPodcast: A look at the Legal Technology Initiative at BYU Law
LAWSITES — Here’s one that gets a bit meta. Back in November 2017, LawNext host Bob Ambrogi spoke at BYU Law School about a lawyer’s ethical duty to be technologically competent. The talk prompted the school to explore ways it could help students improve their technological abilities. What resulted was the school’s Legal Technology Initiative, a multi-pronged program…
Read More about Podcast: A look at the Legal Technology Initiative at BYU LawSMU Law creates student-run helpline providing pandemic related legal advice to the community
WFAA 8 ABC — SMU Dedman School of Law is offering free, coronavirus-related legal information through the school’s first ever “helpline.” The law school launched its COVID-19 legal helpline on June 1. Forty-five law students run the helpline under faculty supervision.
Read More about SMU Law creates student-run helpline providing pandemic related legal advice to the communityA look at Boston University Law’s In Real Law program providing mentorship to first-generation law students
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — The In Real Law program connects first generation law students and law students of color to diverse, highly successful attorneys practicing in Boston.
Read More about A look at Boston University Law’s In Real Law program providing mentorship to first-generation law studentsBoston University Law professor David Rossman and students work to secure emergency release of inmates at risk of COVID-19
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — A pro bono effort spearheaded by Criminal Law Clinical Program Director David Rossman pairs BU Law students with local attorneys working to secure emergency release for inmates at risk of contracting the virus.
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