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Karen Sloan

Karen Sloan

Karen Sloan is the Legal Education Editor and Senior Writer at ALM. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @KarenSloanNLJ Sign up for Ahead of the Curve—her weekly email update on trends and innovation in legal education—here: https://www.law.com/briefings/ahead-of-the-curve/

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June 02, 2021 | Law.com

UVA Law Unveils New Mueller Investigation Course—Taught by Mueller Himself

Mueller will join three other former top members of his investigation team in teaching the fall course, which will examine the role of special counsel and how decisions were made during the Russia inquiry.

By Karen Sloan

3 minute read

June 01, 2021 | Law.com

Remote Bar Exams Are Out. In-Person Testing to Return in February

The National Conference of Bar Examiners announced that July 2021 will be the last time it offers states an online bar exam option.

By Karen Sloan

3 minute read

June 01, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Was This Law Dean Fired Because He's Gay? His Supporters Want Answers

Several national legal education groups have called for an investigation into the ouster of University of Miami Law Dean Anthony Varona.

By Karen Sloan

4 minute read

June 01, 2021 | Law.com

Partners Want To Remain Remote, Devaluing E-Discovery, Employees Sue over Vaccination Mandate: The Morning Minute

Here's the news you need to start your day.

By Karen Sloan

4 minute read

May 28, 2021 | Law.com

To Boost Productivity, Lawyers and Law Students Should 'Socially Distance' From Their Phones

Suffolk University law professor Shailini George discusses her new book about distraction and how law students can increase their focus in a world dominated by smartphones.

By Karen Sloan

9 minute read

May 27, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Ousted Miami Law Dean Claims University President Defamed Him

A lawyer for University of Miami Law Dean Anthony Varona called the public explanation for his firing "malicious falsehood."

By Karen Sloan

4 minute read

May 26, 2021 | Daily Business Review

University of Miami Faces Backlash After Forcing Out Popular Law Dean

University of Miami law faculty have asked for campus leaders to reconsider their firing of law dean Anthony Varona, who has held that position for two years.

By Karen Sloan

4 minute read

May 25, 2021 | Law.com

Howard Law Lands $10 Million for Public Service Scholarships

Four Howard law students each year will receive full-ride scholarships as they prepare for public interest careers under a new program established with funds from the Jerome L. Greene Foundation.

By Karen Sloan

4 minute read

May 25, 2021 | Law.com

Ahead of the Curve: Breaking Down the New Law Prof Hiring Market

This week's Ahead of the Curve looks at Northwestern law professor Sarah Lawsky's data on entry level law faculty hiring during the pandemic. Plus, John Henry Boalt returns to Berkeley--sort of.

By Karen Sloan

8 minute read

May 21, 2021 | Law.com

Chicago Law School Sends SCOTUS Heavyweight John Marshall Packing

The University of Illinois Chicago John Marshall Law School will become the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law on July 1, after an inquiry into U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Marshall's legacy.

By Karen Sloan

5 minute read