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Now Comes the Hard Part
The last few weeks have been extraordinary in dizzying ways. A massive and abrupt shift…
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The (Emergency) Return of Diploma Privilege
The Court recognized that without a means to pass the bar and obtain a law license, qualified students who expect to graduate this spring may lose job offers, be unable to find legal work, and otherwise suffer financial hardship.
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The Bar Examiners Don’t Seem to Be Listening
Law schools quickly went online, trained faculty on use of technology, and adopted pass-fail grading.There is no reason for bar examiners to not be as creative and willing to implement emergency protocols.
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It’s Time to Consider Licensure Alternatives for the Class of 2020
For law school graduates, foiled graduation plans may be the tip of the iceberg. All medical and environmental indicators would suggest that the July bar exam cannot go forward as scheduled.
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Online Learning Resources and Tips
Currently, all ABA accredited law schools have moved online. This means many of us are…
A Message for Unchartered Territory
You might find yourself vacillating between a constant state of worry about COVID-19 and thoughts that canceling weeks of classes is an overreaction. Both are okay.
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Southwest Consortium of Academic Support Professionals Recap
This past Thursday and Friday, I was in Lubbock for the SWCASP2020, hosted by Cassie…
Threats, Context, and Attention
Human beings -- of which law students are a subset -- are notoriously unreliable when…
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The Dolly Parton Challenge for ASP
We can use the litany of social media tools for programmatic good and to aid students. A Dolly Parton challenge of sorts!
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Student Feelings of Social Media
Social Media icons created an artificial environment to bring people together. We can connect with…