The JPE 2.0 Task Force is comprised of knowledgeable, experienced judicial performance evaluation (JPE) administrators and experts from across the United States. The Task Force meets regularly to discuss research on existing JPE programs, identify… MORE
The Above the Line Network (ATLN) Advisory Committee is comprised of knowledgeable, experienced leaders and innovators from across the United States, Canada, and beyond who are dedicated to transforming the delivery of legal services to the… MORE
Our Foundations Advisory Committee represents a diverse set of perspectives to help us guide the Foundations for Practice project forward. Committee members provide critical input on various aspects of the project, including outreach strategies,… MORE
Educating Tomorrow's Lawyers identified leaders in the profession from diverse locations, practice settings, and affinity groups to guide our Foundations for Practice project.

Predictions for Legal Education in 2012

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What are your predictions for legal education in 2012? Dean Daniel B. Rodriguez of Northwestern Law recently asked commenters for their predictions, and also made five of his own, including the need for law schools to seek alternative sources of… MORE

Elephant in the Room

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The Association of American Law Schools is meeting in Washington, DC, this week for its annual meeting, which is themed "Academic Freedom and Academic Duty." This Inside HigherEd article previews the conference, which three members of the Educating… MORE

ABA head has little sympathy for jobless lawyers

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American Bar Association (ABA) President William Robinson recently spoke with Thomson Reuters to respond to growing criticism of the ABA's role "in fostering high expectations about legal jobs." Click here to read the article.

Review: Contracts: A Context and Practice Casebook by Michael Hunter Schwartz and Denise Riebe

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Scott Fruehwald at Legal Skills Prof Blog recently reviewed Contracts: A Context and Practice Casebook, authored by Michael Hunter Schwartz and Denise Riebe: After having thoroughly studied this casebook over the last few weeks, I believe that it… MORE

Nevada: Three Supreme Court Justices run unopposed

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Three supreme court justices are up for reelection in 2012, but all three are running unopposed and will retain their seats.

Tennessee: Bill to strip courts of power to overturn laws passed by state lawmakers withdrawn

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Republicans legislators have introduced several bills this session aimed at the courts, including changing the way judges are disciplined and amending the constitution to address how judges are selected. A proposal that would have stripped the… MORE