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Resilience in the face of change!  Learn about the surge in minority law school applicants amidst the affirmative action ban. Explore the dynamics shaping legal education. https://lnkd.in/gwf2xq8r #LawSchoolAdmissions #DiversityInLaw #LegalEducation #InclusiveFuture

My latest on The New England Take: Dean Megan Carpenter of UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law breaks down what the barriers are to reforming legal education, as well as the legal industry as a whole. How is UNH already breaking through some of them and what's next for paralegals in NH? Full interview: https://lnkd.in/eBreX4Zc #NHPolitics #legaleducation #accesstojustice

Short- and narrow-sighted rules eliminating affirmative action and diversity initiatives reduce diversity in law schools and in the legal profession. This is detrimental to a diverse, pluralistic society. https://lnkd.in/d6puQFuK

As the Supreme Court concludes its term, the importance of varied perspectives in our highest courts is more evident than ever. The decisions made in our courts impact everyone, and to ensure justice is truly served, it’s vital that the arguments presented reflect a wide range of experiences. Exposing all law students to appellate law and facilitating interactions with appellate judges, clerks, and practicing attorneys is crucial for fostering a judiciary representing all Americans. Today, we’re sharing a powerful testimonial from two of our mentees who attended a recent courthouse visit and engaged with the judges and clerks. This experience was transformative, highlighting the importance of accessibility and broad representation in the legal profession. Your support can help us provide more students with these invaluable opportunities: 👉 👉 👉 https://lnkd.in/ddAdMJC Together, we can nurture a new generation of lawyers and judges who truly represent and serve all Americans. #AppellateLinkedIn #representationmatters

Are you a law student or aspiring solicitor with Dyslexia? Dyslexia Awareness Week takes place this week from 7 – 13 October. This week, we're sharing the tips of Jacques, one of our talented law students who also has dyslexia. We hope you find the tips helpful! Read Jacques' tips🔗 https://lnkd.in/eJmGhXzd #dyslexiaawarenessweek #dyslexiaawareness #lawschool #lawstudents #daw24

Panel Discussion on Special Education Laws and Enactments Date: May 21st, 2024 Venue: Leads Law College Join us at Leads Law College, for an insightful Panel Discussion. This pivotal event will unite legal experts to explore the fundamental legal frameworks and legislative measures vital for ensuring educational equity for students with special needs. Through engaging discussions and expert insights, attendees will comprehensively understand the legal landscape governing special education. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation.👍 #LeadsLawCollege #SpecialEducation #LegalFrameworks #EducationalEquity #PanelDiscussion #InclusiveEducation #LegalInsights #SpecialNeedsEducation

Gaining hands-on experience in the judicial branch for these seven FSU 3L law students will be greatly appreciated by them and their future clients. #fsu #lawstudents #judicial #branch #experience #legalaid

Using Technology to Promote Well-Being and Foster Professional Identity Formation in the 1L Classroom, 20 University of St. Thomas Law Journal __ (2024) https://bit.ly/3SI9tx9 by Kendall Kerew (Georgia State University College of Law) #legaleducation #lawschool

"If all I can do in law school is to teach students skills ungrounded in a sense of justice, then at best there is no meaning to my work, and at worst, I am contributing to the distress in the world. I am sending more people into the community armed with legal training but without a sense of responsibility for others or for the delivery of justice in our society."  Jane Harris Aiken, Striving to Teach 'Justice, Fairness and Morality.  Professor Jane Aiken is the Blume Professor of Law at Georgetown Law. #LegalEducation #JusticeMatters

TODAY on The Legal Accountability Project #lawschoolroadshow: I’m in my hometown of Philadelphia, at Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law! Looking forward to discussing Demystifying and Diversifying Judicial Clerkships with Professor Shanda Sibley. Law students - regardless of their school’s ranking and #clerkship resources - universally lack candid, #transparent information about judges’ managerial styles, chambers culture, and the work environment they’re entering. They cannot be informed and discerning consumers of #clerkship opportunities - until now. We’ll also discuss why ensuring workplace protections for #judiciary employees is *the* #civilrights issue of our generation. We cannot claim to have fair #courts or impartial administration of justice, when judges are above the antidiscrimination laws they enforce. Whether you’re thinking about #clerking, planning to clerk, or haven’t considered it before, this event is for you! Come learn about the Clerkships Database LAP built and how LAP is empowering law students and lawyers nationwide. #clerkships #courts #judicialaccountability #transparency #diversityequityinclusion #lawschools