University of Cincinnati Law introduces classes on law and the pandemic
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI NEWS — To explore these issues, University of Cincinnati College of Law is introducing a series of short courses that delves into the impact of COVID-19 from a legal perspective. The new course series, called COVID-19 and the Law, is specifically designed for incoming first-year students and will be taught online May 25-June…
Read More about University of Cincinnati Law introduces classes on law and the pandemicHofstra Law hosts online Summer Skills Institute
HOFSTRA LAW SUMMER SKILLS INSTITUTE LAW — Hofstra Law and its Office of Career Services have partnered with leading legal consultants and content providers, DOAR and HOTSHOT, as well as Professor John Tsiforas, to create the Summer Skills Institute, a series of online training modules in legal technology, transactional law and litigation. The Institute is modeled on programs offered…
Read More about Hofstra Law hosts online Summer Skills InstituteHarvard Law announces fall classes will remain online only
HARVARD LAW SCHOOL — However, in light of the daily news about the continuing health risks of the pandemic, advice from public health experts, and the very real concern that testing will not yet be available on the scale or frequency needed to adequately monitor COVID-19-related illness in the Harvard community, we have found it necessary…
Read More about Harvard Law announces fall classes will remain online onlyUniversity of Arizona Law plans fall campus reopening
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA JAMES E. ROGERS COLLEGE OF LAW — Finally, we want to bring your attention to a new weekly series of UA Presidential updates on the Campus Re-entry Plan with President Robbins and various campus leaders….
Read More about University of Arizona Law plans fall campus reopeningIndiana University Maurer School of Law releases schedule for in-person and online fall classes for first-year students
INDIANA UNIVERSITY MAURER SCHOOL OF LAW — We have been working to craft a first-year experience that will prepare you well for your future as a lawyer, while following what medical and public health professionals tell us we all have to do to keep the Law School open. I write today to share those plans, which…
Read More about Indiana University Maurer School of Law releases schedule for in-person and online fall classes for first-year studentsMarquette Law professor Lisa A. Mazzie reflects on the transition to online teaching
WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL — At Eckstein Hall, we have officially closed out the teaching segment of our 2020 Spring semester. Like the rest of Marquette University, we did so through online education. It wasn’t where we thought we’d be, but it was where we found ourselves.
Read More about Marquette Law professor Lisa A. Mazzie reflects on the transition to online teachingFordham Law launches alumni-student remote networking program
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — As the coronavirus outbreak unfolded, not only did it disrupt the Law School’s traditional in-person curriculum, it also threatened crucial networking opportunities for students seeking to enter the job market. Nonetheless, nearly 90 Fordham Law alumni have stepped up to provide mentoring through an innovative new remote mentoring program launched by the…
Read More about Fordham Law launches alumni-student remote networking programUniversity of Houston Law launches online English course for foreign law students
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — International students admitted to the University of Houston Law Center or prospective law students can brush up on legal language, oral communications and other skills as part of a custom-created online course being conducted by the UH Language and Culture Center. The English as an Additional Language Certificate course will…
Read More about University of Houston Law launches online English course for foreign law studentsCOVID-19 and Law Teaching: Developing Asynchronous Online Courses for Law Students
(TaxProf Blog) by Paul Caron – Dean Paul Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares an article posted on SSRN from Yvonne Dutton and Seema Mohapatra (Indiana University McKinney Law) that provides guidance to faculty on designing and delivering online courses.
Read More about COVID-19 and Law Teaching: Developing Asynchronous Online Courses for Law Students“Take-Aways” from Day 1 of Drexel Conference
Best Practices for Legal Education) by Mary A. Lynch – Professor Lynch (Albany Law) shares insights from the first day of the Leaning into Uncertainty: Ensuring Quality Legal Education During Coronavirus virtual conference hosted by Drexel Law.
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