University of Houston Law hosts virtual youth prison advocacy conference
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — Members of the Juvenile Division in the Harris County Public Defender’s Office said current detention conditions are not appropriate for the confinement of youthful offenders amid the spread of the coronavirus. Their remarks were made at the “Youth Advocacy in COVID-19” event on Tuesday presented by the University of Houston…
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s Vis Moot Team competed in a series of online hearings for the 27th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. The moot was held between April 4-6 and is the most prestigious competition of its kind.
Read More about Penn Law students share experiences in online international commercial arbitration contestUniversity of Richmond Law details transition to online classes
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND NEWSROOM — When the University of Richmond announced a transition to online classes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, faculty had one week to prepare: one week to learn how to use new online meeting software, to adapt their syllabi to a digital format, and to explore best practices in remote teaching.
Read More about University of Richmond Law details transition to online classesA look at William & Mary Law’s English Bridge Program
WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL — The English Bridge Program — an online and live-remote educational certificate program at William & Mary Law School — is the brainchild of Jennifer S. Stevenson, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Director, LL.M. Program & Professor of the Practice of Law; and Patricia E. Roberts, Vice Dean, Clinical Professor of…
Read More about A look at William & Mary Law’s English Bridge ProgramSurvey about changes to grading practices in wake of the pandemic
Brian Leiter’s Law School Reports (By John Bliss and David Sandomierski) — Professor Leiter (University of Chicago Law) shares a survey from Professor John Bliss (Denver Law) inquiring how faculty changed their grading due to the pandemic.
Read More about Survey about changes to grading practices in wake of the pandemicA call for a virtual summit on online legal education
PrawfsBlawg (By Dan Rodriguez) — Professor Rodriguez (Northwestern Law) suggests a virtual summit to discuss how to plan for the upcoming school year with so many unknowns due to the pandemic.
Read More about A call for a virtual summit on online legal educationUnanswered Questions
Law School Academic Support Blog (By Marsha Griggs) — Professor Griggs (Washburn Law) predicts the changes and challenges law students will face in pursuit of their education and taking the bar exam during the pandemic.
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Law School Academic Support Blog (By Steven Foster) — Professor Foster (Oklahoma City Law) provides tips for law students as they prepare for open-book finals.
Read More about Preparing for a Different ExamLaw schools adapt to changes caused by coronavirus pandemic
THE INDIANA LAWYER — Fallout from the public health crisis includes law schools now conducting classes entirely online, the cancelation of at least one LSAT and states questioning whether they will be able to give the bar exam in July.
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THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — According to the National Center for College Students With Disabilities, about one-fifth of undergraduates and 12 percent of graduate students have some kind of disability. For many of those students, the nationwide shift to online learning brings additional accessibility problems.
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