I’ve previously blogged on the intersection between Generation Y/the Millennials and law firms. The latest article on the topic (free reg. req’d), with some great tidbits such as: * the woman lawyer who asked “Do I really have to wear…
Students regularly ask me to supervise a paper of theirs. This blog post discusses my suggestions and requirements if you want me to supervise your paper. 1) At your earliest convenience, read Prof. Eugene Volokh’s book, Academic Legal Writing [Amazon…
People do so many stupid stunts nowadays (and usually throw the video up on YouTube for everyone to see) that it takes a lot for a stunt to be impressive, but this one floored me. Wim Hof, a Dutch mountaineer,…
We’re trying something new this year at SCU by offering a new 1-unit course entitled “E-Discovery.” See the press release. While I’m sure E-Discovery topics have been addressed in other law school courses, I believe this is one of the…
National Law Journal (free reg. req’d): “The selection of a practice area may have a greater impact on an associate’s life than any other factor, even the selection of a law firm.” As I’ve indicated before, I’m always amazed that…
The Chronicle of Higher Education reported on research by Anthony G. Greenwald, a professor of psychology at the University of Washington. Some tidbits from his research: * “At best, student ratings provide a weak measure of instructional quality” * “70…
This breathless Law.com article discusses how lawyers with MySpace pages are being deluged with new clients. I particularly liked this quote: Mark Meisinger, a 28-year-old criminal defense lawyer in Dallas, says his prospective clients are on MySpace. Meisinger says he…
This Washington Post article discusses how interview subjects are redefining their relationship with reporters: The humble interview, the linchpin of journalism for centuries, is under assault….[I]n the digital age, some executives and commentators are saying they will respond only by…
AP story on the rising number of law school applicants with deep scientific backgrounds. From my own personal observation this year being loosely involved with SCU’s admissions process, I’m blown away by the technical backgrounds and expertise of our applicants….
The NYT ran an op-ed called “Death by Veganism.” Some “high”lights: * “You cannot create and nourish a robust baby merely on foods from plants.” * “There are no vegan societies for a simple reason: a vegan diet is not…