The annual John Paul Stevens Lecture at the CU Law School featured South African jurist Justice Zak Yacoob Continue Reading Stevens Lecture Takes a Global Perspective on the Law
South African jurist Zak Yacoob gave his perspective on constitutional interpretations, judicial appointments the international perspective of the law
Colorado is researching the possibility of paralegals becoming trained and licensed to provide legal services for the public Continue Reading Licensed Paralegal Professionals: Non-Attorneys in the Courtroom?
In order to address a gap in legal services, could we see paralegals offering legal services?
The leader of the University of Colorado Law School has started an anti-racism initiative he hopes will build lasting momentum toward increasing diversity and inclusion. Continue Reading CU Law Implements Multifaceted Anti-Racism Initiative
Dean hopes momentum will continue after his leadership term ends next year
CU Law hosted a discussion on the rights of essential food system workers during COVID-19, as part of its monthly Colorado Law Talks series. Continue Reading Colorado Law Talk Highlights Role of Food System Workers Amid Pandemic
CU Law professor discusses how infections at plants have led to bare shelves, and what to do to protect essential workers
States around the country have had technology issues and some have made alterations to their bar exams as a response to the COVID pandemic. Continue Reading Bar Exams Nationwide Test New Tech, Stick to In-Person, With Uncertainty
Examinees face everything from ‘cyberattacks’ to multi-state licensure and mask-less testing centers
For law students in Colorado, the global pandemic added an extra layer of stress to their bar exam. But a few took steps to try to change the bar exam permanently. Continue Reading July Bar Examinees Question Bar Necessity, Face ‘Impossible Choice’
After COVID exposure, states granting privilege and taken the test examinees ask — Why?
The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law has seen how the recession has trickled down to clients’ needs for legal help Continue Reading July Tax Deadline May Have Just Delayed Onset of Related Financial Woes
Extension helped with some deadline panic, but has raised new uncertainties
Colorado’s plan to hold an in-person bar exam has drawn concern — and a petition — from prospective test takers, but Colorado Supreme Court Attorney Regulation Counsel Jessica Yates seeks to quell some of the concerns Continue Reading Colorado Plans for In-Person Bar Exam, Seeks to Mitigate Concerns
Colorado looks to equity in testing, other states offer essay questions and special privilege
The Colorado Supreme Court still intends to proceed with the state bar exam, planned for July… Continue Reading July Bar Exam Still Slated for End of Month
Bar exam requires strict compliance, one person in bathroom a time, failure to comply could result in disqualification
A new study gives a “comprehensive analysis” of trends in law schools around the country, showing the changing demographics among students. Continue Reading Asian American Law School Numbers Decrease, Fast Growing a Decade Ago
Across the board, J.D. enrollment is down, women outnumber men in school and COVID impacts unknown