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Hofstra Law Review

Journal

2023

Law schools

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Terrible Freedom, Ambiguous Authenticity, And The Pragmatism Of The Endangered: Why Free Speech In Law School Gets Complicated, Len Niehoff Jun 2023

Terrible Freedom, Ambiguous Authenticity, And The Pragmatism Of The Endangered: Why Free Speech In Law School Gets Complicated, Len Niehoff

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The article explores the complexities surrounding free speech in law schools, highlighting the challenges and controversies that arise in relation to guest speakers, student protests, student group agendas, faculty expression, and speech on student listservs. The author argues that understanding the dynamics of free speech in law schools requires considering factors such as the nature of private law schools, the suspension of authenticity, and the diverse life experiences of students.


The Next Gerneration Professional: An Opportunity To Reframe Legal Education To Center Student Wellness, Benjamin Afton Cavanaugh Jun 2023

The Next Gerneration Professional: An Opportunity To Reframe Legal Education To Center Student Wellness, Benjamin Afton Cavanaugh

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The article discusses the challenges of mental wellness and mental health in legal education, particularly in law schools. It highlights issues like depression, anxiety, and stress among students and legal professionals. It emphasizes the need for reform in legal education to address these mental health concerns and advocates for a more comprehensive approach to promote well-being in the field.


The Kids Are Alright, Thomas Healy Mar 2023

The Kids Are Alright, Thomas Healy

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In this symposium essay responding to the handwringing about free speech at law schools, I defend law students against the charge of illiberalism, consider whether my fellow aging liberals are turning into their parents, and look to Russian literature for insights about intergenerational conflict. I also reference Robert Frost and The Who.