USC Gould Law announces fall classes to be held online

July 21, 2020

USC GOULD LAW — I am writing today to share with you the news that, after careful consideration and broad consultation, the law school will be moving to an online teaching model for the fall semester. In nearly all cases, students will take their classes in an online format with the key exception being considerations for

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Vermont Law to continue online-only classes this fall

July 21, 2020

WCAX CBC 3 — The Vermont Law School will continue to hold all classes online for the rest of 2020.

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Florida State University teleworking policy sees pushback from staff

July 21, 2020

THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION —  But next month, Florida State University staff members were told, they could lose their right to work from home if they’re simultaneously caring for children. Outrage exploded on social media following the announcement last week, and remained unabated when the university amended it on Monday. By Friday, Florida State had further clarified

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Report: College enrollment stable despite pandemic disruptions

July 20, 2020

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Spring campus closures and the shift to remote learning did not have a major negative impact on student enrollments, finds the National Student Clearinghouse. But racial gaps emerge.

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Advice for faculty on connecting with students online

July 20, 2020

THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — In remote teaching, it’s easy to forget that students are real people. Here’s why connecting early and often with them is vital, and how to do it.

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Today’s Tuesday Afternoon AALS Faculty Focus Webinar: Excellence In Online Instruction

July 14, 2020

TAXPROF BLOG by PAUL CARON – Dean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares information about the weekly AALS Faculty Focus webinar series. Faculty Focus invites tenure-track, clinical, and legal writing faculty to join on Tuesday afternoons to hear from law school leaders and colleagues about the issues facing early career law professors.

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The Difficulties of Teaching a “Hybrid” Class

July 14, 2020

THE VOLOKH CONSPIRACY by JOSH BLACKMAN – Professor Blackman (South Texas College of Law Houston) discusses the unique struggles that professors will face with hybrid classes in the fall. These professors will have challenges in teaching both in-person and online students simultaneously. Blackman offers suggestions on how technologies in the classroom will need to be enhanced

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Indiana Law’s fall 1L program (170)

July 14, 2020

LEGAL EVOLUTION by AUSTIN PARRISH – Dean Parrish (Indiana University Maurer Law) introduces his school’s plan for the fall semester to adjust and prepare for challenges due to the pandemic. The school will have a block schedule that has both in-person and online components to support students with differing circumstances.

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ABA allows Syracuse Law to expand online JD program

July 14, 2020

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — The American Bar Association has granted Syracuse University College of Law permission to expand its innovative online law degree program. JDinteractive (JDi) is a fully interactive program that combines live online class sessions with self-paced class sessions, residential courses, and applied learning experiences.

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Harvard Law student files lawsuit over tuition for online classes

July 10, 2020

LAW.COM – Harvard Law School should not charge $65,875 for remote classes, an incoming 2L argues in a new lawsuit against the university.

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