Zoom criticized for canceling controversial virtual events organized by college groups
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Videoconferencing platform Zoom published a new policy giving higher education institutions greater control over their online events and the speakers to whom they chose to give platforms. For academics and groups supporting free speech and academic freedom, the changes are a welcome step in the right direction.
Read More about Zoom criticized for canceling controversial virtual events organized by college groupsPodcast explores the future of remote work and the legal profession
LEGAL SPEAK — In this week’s episode of Legal Speak, reporters from across Law.com’s global newsroom discuss the aspects of remote work that are likely to stick for various sectors of the industry post-pandemic. Karen Sloan, who in addition to Legal Speak’s co-host is Law.com’s legal education editor and senior writer, discusses legal education.
Read More about Podcast explores the future of remote work and the legal professionNortheastern University to require COVID-19 vaccine for students returning to campus this fall
NEWS@NORTHEASTERN — All students returning to Northeastern University’s campuses for the Fall 2021 term will be expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first day of classes, university officials said today. The university advances its plan for a return to full-time, in-person learning in September.
Read More about Northeastern University to require COVID-19 vaccine for students returning to campus this fallWashburn Law professors David Rubenstein and Marsha Griggs discuss best practices for online bar exam administration
BLOOMBERG LAW — Online bar exams administered during the pandemic were marked by controversy around the use of proctoring using artificial intelligence and allegations of cheating. Washburn University School of Law professors David Rubenstein and Marsha Griggs say regulation and best practices are needed, since online exams are here to stay.
Read More about Washburn Law professors David Rubenstein and Marsha Griggs discuss best practices for online bar exam administrationPodcast looks at the future of the remote LSAT
THINKING LSAT — This week, LSAC announced that the LSAT Flex is here to stay. And with a few small changes, the online test will be known simply as “LSAT” after August of this year. The guys cover this major announcement from LSAC and share some other news, like the release of the testing schedule.
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ABA JOURNAL — An easy way to teach law students technology is incorporating it into existing classes, according to April Dawson, the associate dean of academic affairs and pedagogical enrichment at North Carolina Central University School of Law. She spoke Thursday at the ABA Techshow 2021.
Read More about North Carolina Central Law associate dean April Dawson discusses the importance of teaching tech competencyOpinion by ABA committee addresses professional responsibilities of virtual practice
ABA JOURNAL — Lawyers can practice law virtually but must ensure that they consider various ethical responsibilities related to the duties of competence, diligence, communication, confidentiality and supervision, according to a new opinion released by the ABA’s Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility.
Read More about Opinion by ABA committee addresses professional responsibilities of virtual practicePandemic drives transition to digital college course materials over textbooks
INSIDE HIGHER ED — For the first year on record, more faculty members used learning management systems than print course materials when teaching classes, according a new report released Tuesday from the National Association of College Stores. The 2020 Faculty Watch report is based on a survey of 968 faculty members.
Read More about Pandemic drives transition to digital college course materials over textbooksUConn Law taking cautious steps in re-opening campus
UCONN TODAY — As vaccinations open a path back to normalcy in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the UConn School of Law has taken cautious steps toward slowly reopening the campus. For the first time since March 2020, in-person classes are being held at the law school. All are being held in the library.
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced an instantaneous pivot to virtual learning at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, and Biddle Law Library was at the forefront of coordinating efforts to make the transition to remote as seamless as possible.
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