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Wokeness Is Creeping into Continuing Legal Education

Feb 17, 2023 · David Randall · Comments Off on Wokeness Is Creeping into Continuing Legal Education

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) revolution doesn’t just affect colleges and universities. It’s already begun to extend itself into America’s professions, by way of professional licensing requirements. The American … Continue reading “Wokeness Is Creeping into Continuing Legal Education”


Law Schools Need to Adapt to Big Data and Technological Change

Feb 15, 2019 · Kevin Lee · Comments Off on Law Schools Need to Adapt to Big Data and Technological Change

Law is experiencing a revolution. Several changes are occurring, but they are all tied to the impact of information and communications technology (ICT), which is altering the nature of law … Continue reading “Law Schools Need to Adapt to Big Data and Technological Change”


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Making Legal Education Great Again

Jun 30, 2017 · Allen Mendenhall · Comments Off on Making Legal Education Great Again

Legal education has become a surprisingly regular topic of news media for several years now. Most of this commentary has focused on enrollment and matriculation problems, bar passage rates, accreditation … Continue reading “Making Legal Education Great Again”

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  • How a Private College Mandated Civics Instruction Mar 22, 2023

    In the fall of 2020, Cairn University in southeastern Pennsylvania implemented a revised core curriculum that introduced, among other things, a new required course in civics and government. Reactions to … Continue reading “How a Private College Mandated Civics Instruction”

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  • Davidson College Affirms Free Speech Mar 16, 2023

    Last week, faculty at Davidson College affirmed their commitment to free expression on campus by approving their own version of the Chicago Principles. It’s a step that the pro-free-speech organization … Continue reading “Davidson College Affirms Free Speech”

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