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An All-Volunteer Force: Law Students And Pro Bono Lawyers Helping Veterans, Patricia E. Roberts
An All-Volunteer Force: Law Students And Pro Bono Lawyers Helping Veterans, Patricia E. Roberts
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Post 9/11 Veterans: Welcoming Them Home As Colleagues And Clients, Patricia E. Roberts
Post 9/11 Veterans: Welcoming Them Home As Colleagues And Clients, Patricia E. Roberts
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Supporting And Promoting Scholarly Life In Turbulent Times, A. Benjamin Spencer
Supporting And Promoting Scholarly Life In Turbulent Times, A. Benjamin Spencer
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One of the most important contributions a law school can make is to the development of the law through scholarly research. As one of the three pillars of being an academic-the other two being teaching and service-producing legal scholarship in one's respective area of expertise is an enterprise that nearly all law schools would like to support. However, during these challenging times for legal education arising from enrollment declines and the resultant adverse budgetary impacts, fully supporting legal scholarship can be particularly challenging. Having served as Associate Dean for Research I at Washington & Lee University School of Law ("W …
The First Day Of Criminal Law: Forgetting Everything You Thought You Already Knew, Kami Chavis Simmons
The First Day Of Criminal Law: Forgetting Everything You Thought You Already Knew, Kami Chavis Simmons
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Whether from the media or the seemingly endless rotation of Law and Order episodes, many students enter law school with a great deal of knowledge about important concepts that dominate Criminal Law, including murder, manslaughter, conspiracy, self-defense, or insanity. This familiarity with criminal law presents a dual challenge for students and professors alike. First, as future lawyers, they must force themselves to think critically about these familiar topics, and despite their basic knowledge of the criminal justice system, students quickly learn that there is much more to criminal law than meets the eye. Second, part of this critical analysis requires …
The Law School Critique In Historical Perspective, A. Benjamin Spencer
The Law School Critique In Historical Perspective, A. Benjamin Spencer
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Contemporary critiques of legal education abound. This arises from what can be described as a perfect storm: the confluence of softness in the legal employment market, the skyrocketing costs of law school, and the unwillingness of clients and law firms to continue subsidizing the further training of lawyers who failed to learn how to practice in law school. As legal jobs become increasingly scarce and salaries stagnate, the value proposition of law school is rightly being questioned from all directions. Although numerous valid criticisms have been put forth, some seem to be untethered from a full appreciation for how the …
W & M Law School Came First. Why Care?, W. Taylor Reveley Iii
W & M Law School Came First. Why Care?, W. Taylor Reveley Iii
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The Jeffersonian Vision Of Legal Education, Davison M. Douglas
The Jeffersonian Vision Of Legal Education, Davison M. Douglas
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Ethical Challenges To Legal Education And Conduct, James E. Moliterno
Ethical Challenges To Legal Education And Conduct, James E. Moliterno
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Reflections On Britain's Research Assessment Exercise, Jayne W. Barnard
Reflections On Britain's Research Assessment Exercise, Jayne W. Barnard
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Review Of Hibbitts' Last Writes?, I. Trotter Hardy
Review Of Hibbitts' Last Writes?, I. Trotter Hardy
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Professional Preparedness: A Comparative Study Of Law Graduates' Perceived Readiness For Professional Ethics Issues, James E. Moliterno
Professional Preparedness: A Comparative Study Of Law Graduates' Perceived Readiness For Professional Ethics Issues, James E. Moliterno
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The Joe Isuzu Dean Search: A Guide To The Interpretation Of Announcement Letters, Paul A. Lebel, James E. Moliterno
The Joe Isuzu Dean Search: A Guide To The Interpretation Of Announcement Letters, Paul A. Lebel, James E. Moliterno
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A Guide For The Selection Of Faculty Recruiters...Or Any First Year Course, Paul A. Lebel
A Guide For The Selection Of Faculty Recruiters...Or Any First Year Course, Paul A. Lebel
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The Law Schools And The New Profession Of Social Technician, Frederick K. Beutel
The Law Schools And The New Profession Of Social Technician, Frederick K. Beutel
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