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Heather Scavone prepares students for practice and serves the most vulnerable
October 16, 2013
Each semester, Heather Scavone, Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Humanitarian Immigration Law Clinic, oversees upper level law students who represent refugees, asylees, asylum seekers, parolees and victims of human trafficking with federal immigration benefits.
Scott Gaylord examines First Amendment rights regarding freedoms of speech and religion
October 16, 2013
The recent scholarship of Constitutional Law expert Scott Gaylord examines the scope of First Amendment speech and religious liberty under the Roberts Court.
Steven Friedland develops experiential learning in the law school classroom
October 16, 2013
Professor of Law Steven Friedland is on a mission to boost experiential learning in law school classrooms through hands-on techniques like simulations, role-playing, small group problem solving and interactive workshops. His teaching “team” includes fingerprint experts, K-9 police officers and their dogs, prosecutors, defense attorneys and Elon Law graduates.
Enrique Armijo advances international freedom of expression
October 16, 2013
Assistant Professor of Law Enrique Armijo has taken on an advocacy role at an international level through his freedom of expression work in Rwanda, Jordan, Yemen and other countries throughout the Middle East and South America. His most recent work is in Myanmar (Burma), which is in the midst of democratic reforms after 50 years of oppressive military rule.
Elon establishes JD/MBA program
October 15, 2013
Elon University School of Law and the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business at Elon University have established a four-year JD/MBA program. The JD/MBA program gives students the opportunity to earn both their juris doctor and master of business administration degrees in less time, and at a lower cost, than if both degrees were pursued separately.
New Moot Court Board members announced
October 14, 2013
Elon Law’s Moot Court Board is pleased to announce the 20 members of the class of 2015 who have been selected for membership on the Board.
Securities law and dispute resolution forum – Oct. 15
October 10, 2013
Elon Law students, please join us on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at noon (Room 204) for the first speaker in this year’s Business Law Speaker Series. Rick Berry is the Senior Vice President and Director of Case Administration for the Financial Industries Regulation Authority (FINRA). FINRA protects investors by writing and enforcing rules and regulations that govern the activities of brokerage firms and brokers. FINRA also administers the largest forum specifically designed to resolve disputes between and among investors, securities firms, and individual brokers.
Center for Writing Excellence announces first writing contest
October 9, 2013
The entry deadline is Dec. 13, 2013, for a student competition focused on human rights that will award cash prizes totaling $3,600. Categories include: research papers, journalism, electronic media, creative writing, photos, and world languages
Veterans Recruitment Day – Nov. 8
October 8, 2013
Elon Law invites currently enlisted, active duty, reservists or veterans of the United States military to its Veterans Recruitment Day on Friday, November 8, 2:15pm-4:15pm at the law school.
Special forum on "leadership and law reform" featuring Univ. of Wisconsin law professor Thomas W. Mitchell – Oct. 14
October 4, 2013
An expert on property issues impacting poor and/or minority communities, University of Wisconsin Law School Professor Thomas W. Mitchell will deliver a speech at Elon Law, titled, "Leadership and Law Reform: Developing Model Statutes to Promote Social Justice."