Hofstra Law to manage university’s real estate studies center
HOFSTRA LAW NEWS — The Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies will become part of the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University to respond to the need for more attorneys with the skills and training to navigate the challenging and changing real estate market.
Read More about Hofstra Law to manage university’s real estate studies centerGeorge Washington Law debuts fellowship to expand online courses
GW HATCHET — The law school debuted a new fellowship this month focusing on the law behind government contracts. The fellow, who will be a visiting associate professor of law, will help expand the government procurement law program’s online offerings.
Read More about George Washington Law debuts fellowship to expand online coursesCreighton Law students give back to community through pro bono opportunities
CREIGHTON UNIVERISTY — Last year, the Creighton School of Law introduced new programs to extend its Jesuit mission. One of these was a pro bono program, which is under the directorship of special assistant professor Katelyn Cherney.
Read More about Creighton Law students give back to community through pro bono opportunitiesUniversity of Kansas Law’s legal analytics course brings artificial intelligence into the classroom
LEGAL TECH NEWS — The University of Kansas School of Law, like a growing number of law schools across the nation, is starting to teach its students cutting-edge quantitative subjects such as data analysis and artificial intelligence.
Read More about University of Kansas Law’s legal analytics course brings artificial intelligence into the classroomPenn State Law signs accelerated ‘3+3’ Bachelor’s/JD agreement with Shepherd University
HERALD MAIL MEDIA — Shepherd University students interested in attending law school now have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree and gain early admission into The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Law through a new 3+3 accelerated bachelor/juris doctor agreement signed by both schools.
Read More about Penn State Law signs accelerated ‘3+3’ Bachelor’s/JD agreement with Shepherd UniversitySyracuse Law launches online JD program
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY NEWS — The Syracuse University College of Law has enrolled 32 students in the inaugural JDinteractive (JDi) class. JDinteractive is the nation’s first fully interactive online law degree. The ABA-accredited program combines live, online classes with self-paced classes and short residencies.
Read More about Syracuse Law launches online JD programA look at Vanderbilt’s Program on Law and Innovation
FORBES — The Program on Law and Innovation Institute offers a curriculum that leads to a Certificate in Law and Innovation for anyone who takes six or more of the Institute courses within a three-year period and launches in February 2019.
Read More about A look at Vanderbilt’s Program on Law and InnovationNon-JD programs on the rise at U.S. law schools
WALL STREET JOURNAL — Law schools find a way to fill seats (No lawyers required). New offerings include master’s programs for students not interested in practicing law and courses for foreign lawyers.
Read More about Non-JD programs on the rise at U.S. law schoolsSanta Clara Law joins Institute for the Future of Law Practice as partner school
SANTA CLARA LAW — Santa Clara University School of Law has partnered with the Institute for the Future of Law Practice (IFLP) to offer curriculum that complements traditional law school offerings by equipping participating students with the knowledge and skills that are essential in modern legal practice.
Read More about Santa Clara Law joins Institute for the Future of Law Practice as partner schoolPenn Law will incorporate well-being in professional responsibility curriculum
PENN LAW — In January 2019, the University of Pennsylvania Law School will launch a groundbreaking pilot program that will incorporate a session on attorney well-being into every section of the mandatory Professional Responsibility course.
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