NCSC Providing Election Night Coverage of State High Court Races

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While the last decade has seen a sort of "nationalization" of state high court races, coverage of election night results remains below that of congressional races. In 2010, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) attempted, thanks to… MORE

Recent American University Law Students Laud Practice-Based Learning

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The Educating Tomorrow's Lawyers Initiative at IAALS is pleased to announce the addition of a new, innovative course to its growing list of course portfolios. International Business Negotiations is taught by Jay Gary Finkelstein and Daniel D.… MORE

Boston College of Law Creates New Faculty Position to Enhance Experiential Learning

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In response to the weak job market, Boston College of Law has created a new position — faculty director of experiential learning. The director  will be responsible for underscoring and enhancing BC Law’s emphasis on real-world experience for… MORE

Bipartisan Coalition Discusses Dangers of Judicial Politics

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On Bill Moyer's show, Sally Pederson and Joy Corning, co-founders of a bipartisan coalition called Justice Not Politics, discuss the risks to the judicial system when "justices are at the mercy of partisan passions and money in politics." Justice… MORE

Post-Election Selection Snapshots: An Overview of the 2012 Campaigns and Elections that Affected Courts and Judges

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This special edition of Selection Snapshots provides an overview of the challenges to judicial retention, court-related ballot measures, supreme court elections, public financing of judicial campaigns, and judicial campaign oversight committees.… MORE

Educating Tomorrow's Lawyers Adds Loyola University New Orleans College of Law to its Consortium of Law Schools

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In the spirit of the Jesuit tradition, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law focuses on holistic education and strives to educate the whole law student and equip each with the skills and competencies necessary to be a functioning and… MORE

Candidates for Louisiana Supreme Court Seat Begin Runoff Election Campaigns

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Two supreme court candidates who face a December runoff have taken different tacks in their campaigns. While one candidate has discussed his position as "pro-life, pro-gun and pro-traditional marriage" and a supporter of the death penalty, the other… MORE

Supporters of Defeated Measure Amending Missouri's Judicial Selection Method Vow to Continue Reform Efforts

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Following the defeat of a proposed constitutional amendment that would have given the governor greater authority in appointing nominating commission members and more discretion in selecting judges, supporters of the measure vowed to "regroup and… MORE

Texas Election Results Highlight Need for Judicial Selection Reform

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In Bexar County, the recent election has produced another wave of straight-ticket voting on judges. Texas is one of only three states in which voters can cast a straight-party ballot for all candidates, including judicial candidates. This year,… MORE

University of Missouri Hosts Symposium on "Overcoming Barriers in Preparing Law Students for Real-World Practice"

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On October 19, 2012, the University of Missouri hosted a symposium which addressed how law schools can better prepare students to practice law. The symposium consisted of scholars, practitioners, and judges who analyzed the needs of… MORE