How the University of Texas' Emerging Scholars Program is Part of a Growing Law School Trend In response to the changing landscape of legal academia, the University of Texas at Austin School of Law School launched its Emerging Scholars Program two years ago, giving recent law school graduates and practicing lawyers a way to get their feet wet—and a way to become more competitive—in the legal teaching job market. (882 views)
Law School 2L Survival Guide: Tips from an Insider on Succeeding in Law School You read case law at the speed of light. You write three-hour exams in your sleep. So why is 2L known as the year they work you to death? (867 views)
Two-Year Accredited Law Degree - A Unique Opportunity From Southwestern University Based in Los Angeles, CA, Southwestern University School of Law sets itself apart from other law schools as the only two-year law program offered at an American Bar Association-approved law school. (783 views)
Is It Possible to Complete Law School in Just Two Years? Completing law school in two years may seem impossible, but it is possible. Many law students have achieved this goal by taking full advantage of summer courses and accelerated, intensive programs. These programs allow students to cover more material at a faster pace. Students should also remember that two-year law degree programs are not for everyone – it requires an... (663 views)
Law Students Flourish at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center Although it is easy to be distracted in a place like Ft. Lauderdale, especially around spring break, the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center will keep your attention with a legal education that is both stimulating and pioneering. (648 views)
Mary Burns, Executive Legal Assistant for the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club and NALS President: A Profile Hey sports fans, how about a legal career with a ball club? Most ball clubs—baseball, basketball, football—have in-house counsel these days. LawCrossing speaks with Mary Burns about the business of sports and sports law. (642 views)
Unlock Your Future in the Legal Profession with a Degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law Texas Wesleyan's law school is less than fifteen years old, but it has already proven several things about itself: it offers students an excellent education, it boasts a fun atmosphere, and, most importantly, it is a school on the rise. (559 views)
A Guide to Attending Syracuse University College of Law Syracuse University is rich in tradition, from its law school to its athletic programs. Go the Orange way and have fun while getting a quality education and practical training. (539 views)
How to Apply and Succeed in Law School: An Insider's Guide First year, they scare you to death. Second year, they work you to death. Third year, they bore you to death. There's more than a grain of truth to this bit of legal lore: Here's how to stay afloat as you dive into law school, year by year. (476 views)
Uncovering the Career Opportunities with a Law Degree: What Can You Do? Legal Authority offers insight into seven different careers where your law degree can be put to good use — and they all involve the law. (443 views)
Solving the Dilemma of a Catch 22 Situation: How to Resolve it After graduation from law school, the Harvard or Yale graduate will have an easy time finding a job because most of the top firms around the nation will come to him/her. But what of the other law school students? For those students, finding a job can be tough, especially because the reputation of the law school one graduated from carries a lot of weight. (436 views)
Georgetown University Emerges as Top Law School in Specialty Rankings Georgetown University Law Center has emerged as the leading law school in specialty rankings based on its outstanding clinical, tax, and criminal law performance. An analysis conducted by law dean Paul L. Caron reveals that while Georgetown secured the 15th position in the overall law school rankings by U.S. News & World Report, it excelled in several specific areas,... (424 views)
Former National Lawyers Association President: Rita Lowery Gitchell's Journey to Success Rita Gitchell talks with LawCrossing about her crusade on behalf of working mothers, the thorny issues involved with her practice area, the challenges involved in raising kids while practicing law, and how her strongly held beliefs led her to eventually serve as the first female president of the National Lawyers Association. (416 views)
Southwestern University School of Law: Overview and Admissions Requirements With its unique offering of four different courses of study towards earning a law degree, an unparalleled Media Law center, and a distinguished faculty, Southwestern offers an excellent Southern California legal education. (382 views)
Pioneering Paralegal Shelley Widoff on Lower Standards for Paralegals | Founder of the Boston Paralegal Resource Center Fiercely independent and proud of the paralegal profession, Shelley Widoff is worried that it's too easy to become a paralegal these days and that the reputation of the profession is eroding as a result. (355 views)
Gain An Insider's Perspective On Attending A Paralegal Conference | LawCrossing Attend or not attend? This is the question that many legal professionals ask themselves about the numerous conferences and symposia they are invited to attend. A great number of them make decisions on the fly, based on the mood of the moment and a super-quick analysis of pros and cons. But what happens if after rejecting conferences by the dozen, you, in your moment of... (330 views)
At the University of Arizona Law School, Mary Birmingham is Breaking Barriers Mary Birmingham has been a law school career services professional for going on 19 years, but it has been at the University of Arizona Law School, her second career services post, that she and her colleague, Paula Nailon, established one of the American legal profession's signature career services programs, one likely to be copied by other law schools. (296 views)
Yale Law Students Take on Human Rights Issues - Focusing on Individuals, Communities and the International Scene Because human rights law often moves beyond the law into the realms of philosophy and politics, it is only fitting that the students working in Yale Law School's human rights clinic have vocations that include the law—but are not restricted to law alone. (290 views)
Legal Aid in NYC: What the Legal Aid Society of New York City Offers It is a common belief that all attorneys who make it through law school quickly abandon their dream of using their law degree to improve society for a new dream of owning a really nice car. The large roster of public interest lawyers at Legal Aid proves otherwise. (247 views)
Improve Your Grades: Strategies for Winning the War Against Your Law School Exams The enemy is largely unknown. It lurks in the minds of your professors throughout the semester but is never fully revealed until it's too late. You find yourself trapped in a classroom with no way out (except if you leave an ID card with the proctors, you may visit the bathroom, one at a time, as long as you're quiet) and just a few hours to attack before it's all over.... (245 views)
Helen Long: Career Development Director at Boston University School of Law | Law Crossing Like the scales of justice that endeavor to remain balanced, Helen Long, Director of the Career Development Office at the Boston University School of Law, strives to find equilibrium as well. One side of the scale represents her professional life, in the burgeoning legal community of Boston University. The other side is her home life, with its own legal team of a judge... (230 views)
Cornell Law School Creates Unique Program Connecting Law and East Asian Studies A university with one of the oldest East Asian Studies programs in the nation now has one of the newest ventures in interdisciplinary study of the law. (211 views)
Notre Dame's Moot Court Teams: Competing and Winning in the Legal Arena At Notre Dame Law School, a group of students may be learning their most useful and long-lasting legal skills without a professor in sight. (205 views)
Emerging Trends in Legal Education: Preparing Law Students for the Digital Era In this section, we will define emerging trends in legal education. Emerging trends refer to the new and evolving approaches, strategies, and tools being incorporated into legal education to prepare law students for the demands of the modern legal profession. These trends encompass technological advancements, teaching methodologies, and integrating interdisciplinary skills... (199 views)
Mastering Legal Research and Writing: A Practical Approach Legal research and writing are fundamental skills for anyone in the legal profession. Whether you're a law student, a practicing attorney, or a legal researcher, mastering these skills is crucial for success. Legal research involves finding and analyzing relevant legal information to support legal arguments, make informed decisions, and provide accurate advice to clients.... (177 views)
How Matthew L. Pascocello Is Leveraging His Legal Marketing Experience as Assistant Director of Alumni Counseling at American University Washington College of Law For the first edition of our new weekly column, Career Counselor's Corner, we spoke with Matthew Pascocello from the Career Services office at American University's Washington College of Law to find out how he got to where he is today and how he goes about helping countless students and alumni each year. (171 views)
Catherine Crier: The Anchor of Court TV - A Biography From the heat of Texas courtrooms to the bright lights of live TV, nobody takes charge like Catherine Crier. This week's multi-media Law Star and former Dallas judge lets her hair down with LawCrossing about her hot Court TV show, Catherine Crier Live, her sizzling bestselling book, The Case Against Lawyers, and what she's firing up next. (171 views)
William & Mary School of Law's International Study Abroad Program: Explore the World with an Accredited Law Degree The faculty and the number of course offerings are what distinguish William & Mary School of Law's study abroad program in Madrid, Spain, from other international legal education programs, says Assistant Program Director Anne Beckley. (168 views)
How Chapman University School of Law Can Help Launch Your Legal Career - A Student's Guide Southern California's Chapman University may not have the long history of some law schools, but this new kid on the block has a lot to offer and is growing in popularity as a result. (152 views)
University of Iowa Law: Unparalleled Clinical Program for Students The University of Iowa offers a clinical program to help law students put their legal training to good use. The program includes everything from helping criminal defendants charged with serious and aggravated misdemeanors to protecting the rights of disabled workers, representing survivors of domestic violence to promoting international human rights. (149 views)