Seattle Law dean Anthony Varona discusses his path to law school leadership

January 24, 2023

SEATTLE LAW — Seattle Law Dean Anthony Varona joins the Talking Legal Ed Podcast to discuss his path to becoming a law dean.

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A look at the importance of lawyer mental health and wellness

January 17, 2023

YOUNG LAWYER RISING — The demanding hours and stressful work environments of the legal industry can often have detrimental effects on lawyers and legal professionals. Mental health issues among lawyers are notoriously prevalent, as are suicide, substance abuse and addiction.So, what exactly attributes to the severe stress, high burnout rates and mental health concerns among lawyers?

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Podcast: Discussing the impact of the US News rankings boycott on the future of law school rankings

December 20, 2022

BLOOMBERG LAW — News of the demise of law school rankings has been greatly exaggerated, according to the guests on our weekly legal news podcast, On The Merits.

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Why law students should listen to legal podcasts

December 20, 2022

DIVING DAILY — There are well over 40,000 law students studying at almost 200 accredited law schools throughout the country right now. All of them are doing their best to study law and stand out at their specific law school. If you want to get ahead in the legal field, studying will only be half

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Podcast: University of Virginia Law professor Payvand Ahdout discusses research into conflicts between courts, Congress, and the executive branch

December 19, 2022

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — As part of the investigation of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Congress has issued a slew of subpoenas to compel executive branch officials to testify, often setting off legal skirmishes. But courts are finding ways to avoid making decisions on those kinds of separation-of-powers conflicts,

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A look at season nine of University of Miami Law Explainer podcast

December 12, 2022

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — With 125 bingeable episodes, the Miami Law Explainer podcast readies for a new season of legal experts opining and analyzing everything from headline news to scholarship and advocacy. Season Nine brought some formatting changes with Charlton Copeland, associate dean for intellectual life, taking over the mic to discuss

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Podcast: University of Virginia Law professors discuss important election law case before Supreme Court

November 10, 2022

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — A case now before the U.S. Supreme Court could upend the tradition of State courts ensuring that federal elections run in accordance with federal and state laws as well as ramp up partisan gerrymandering. Professor Bertrall Ross discusses the Moore v. Harper case on the latest episode of

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Podcast: University of Virginia Law assistant dean of financial aid Jennifer Hulvey offers advice on paying for law school

November 10, 2022

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Assistant Dean of Financial Aid Jennifer Hulvey lends her expertise on the momentous task of financing a legal education. From loans to scholarships to payment plans and counseling, learn how UVA Law’s personalized support helps its community to make smart financial decisions without undue stress.

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Podcast: University of Virginia Law professors discuss important election law case before Supreme Court

November 10, 2022

COMMON LAW — State courts traditionally play a role in ensuring that federal elections run in accordance with federal and state laws. A case now before the U.S. Supreme Court could upend that tradition and ramp up partisan gerrymandering, says Professor Bertrall Ross on the latest episode of “Common Law,” a podcast of the University of Virginia

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Case Western Reserve Law launches podcast on Russian war crimes

November 2, 2022

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shocked the conscience of humanity. Daily reports of Russian atrocities appear in the news. Worldwide, the cries for accountability are rising. But are Vladimir Putin and other Russian political and military leaders beyond the reach of international criminal law?

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