Elon law students Grant Buckner and Kate Shimansky

Elon Law Review examines criminal law post-9/11

The journal examined terrorism’s impact on criminal justice and co-sponsored a forum on Albion Tourgée in fall 2011.


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Elon Law professor Howard Katz with law student Justin Ramey

Faculty scholarship with impact

In 2011, law scholars at Elon have engaged Congress on intellectual property legislation, represented the U.S. at international meetings, and produced scholarship that informs national and international policy debates.

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Leadership Fellows at Elon Law 2011

Law students launch online journal

The first edition of the Journal of Leadership and the Law, published Oct. 21, 2011, includes articles by attorneys in leadership positions and law scholars exploring various dimensions of leadership in the legal profession.

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David Ogden at Elon University

David Ogden speaks on law and politics at Elon

Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General David Ogden spoke with Elon law students Sept. 16, 2011 about the evolving priorities of the Department of Justice and the role of attorneys as advocates.

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Celebrating milestones

Marking the school’s first five years and the achievement of full approval from the American Bar Association, a broad spectrum of the Elon Law community came together for an evening of celebration on Oct. 6.

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Elon Law students in front of Guilford County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro

Developing the Lawyer-Leader

Distinguished lawyers, scholars, and judges shared insights about the qualities of outstanding lawyers, and law students reflected on justice and the role of the lawyer through the course Lawyering, Leadership and Professionalism.

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Honoring Professionalism, Service & Leadership

The Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition honors three of North Carolina's most distinguished lawyers. The inaugural competition, featuring 17 schools, 31 teams of law students, and a keynote address by CNN Senior Political Anaylst David Gergen, took place April 1 and 2.

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Finding Solutions for Nonprofits in the Region

Through Elon Law's Public Law and Leadership course, students provided solutions for four nonprofit organizations on legal issues involving intellectual property, labor & employment, civil rights, and criminal law.

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Preceptor Program offers real-world lawyering experiences

Engaging Business & Professional Dimensions of Law

Elon Law's Preceptor Program connects attorneys with first-year law students in a mentoring relationship, introducing students to the business and professional dimensions of law at the outset of their legal education.

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Applying Law in Service to Society

When a nonprofit operating for 20 years in central N.C. closed its regional office, Elon Law recognized harmful impacts its departure could have in the community. The school created the Humanitarian Immigration Law Clinic to prevent those impacts and to provide valuable learning experiences for students.

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News

Scott Gaylord publishes on judicial selection in North Carolina Law Review’s Addendum series
Elon Law Professor Scott Gaylord defends North Carolina’s system of judicial elections in the article "Judicial Independence Revisited: Judicial Elections and Missouri Plan Challenges," published in the North Carolina Law Review's online supplement, Addendum.
David Levine article on SOPA protests published by Forbes
Elon Law Professor David Levine's article, "Web Darknesss, The Day After: Why the SOPA Protests Matter," was published January 19 by Forbes.
Federalist Society hosts debate on judicial selection
The Elon Law chapter of The Federalist Society hosted a debate at the law school on January 11 between University of Kansas School of Law Professor Stephen Ware and Duke Law Professor Paul Carrington about the best way to select judges.
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. spotlights inequality in education
In his keynote address at Elon Law, U.S. Rep. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. focused on disparities in educational opportunity.
Elon Law students selected to edit law and business journal
Anna Arnopolsky, Robert Garner and Dominic Longo, all third-year law students at Elon, were selected by the editorial board of the <em>Journal of Legal Studies in Business</em> (JLSB) to serve as law student staff editors.
Elon Law student testifies before state commission
On January 6, Austin Morris L'12 testified before the North Carolina General Statutes Commission on law governing the naming of debtors on financing statements.
Peter Hoffman publishes on skills training in legal education
Elon Law Professor Peter Hoffman's article, &quot;Law Schools and the Changing Face of Practice,&quot; was recently published in the New York Law School Law Review.

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Making a Difference in Law and Society

Events

Tax counseling for the elderly – Feb. 2 – April 12
Elon Law students, led by members of the Tax Law Interest Group, will begin filing incomes taxes for local persons who are low-income or over 60, free of charge, during the first week in February through April 12, 2012.
Prospective Students Information Session- Feb 9
An excellent way to experience Elon Law as a prospective student is to <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EUSLInfoSessionS12">sign up for an information session</a>.
Reception with the Legal Community - Feb. 9
On Thursday, February 9, from 5 to 6 p.m., Elon University School of Law invites preceptors and other guests from the legal community to socialize with Elon Law students, faculty, and administration. The event will be held in the Cemala Commons on the second floor of the law school.
Fifth-Annual Diversity Day - Feb. 11
Judge James R. Spencer to Deliver Keynote Address at Fifth-Annual Diversity Day-Feb 11
Conference on International Law - Feb. 25
<br /> <strong>Location: </strong>Elon University School of Law, Greensboro, N.C. <br /> <strong>Time:</strong> 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. <strong><br /> Sponsors:</strong> Elon Law, Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, Phi Beta Kappa and The Fund for Excellence, International Studies, the Department of History and Geography, Department of Political Science, Prelaw and AAASE <strong><br /> Contact Person:</strong> Dr. David Crowe, School of Law / Department of History and Geography.
Reception with the Legal Community - March 8
On Thursday, March 8, from 5 to 6 p.m., Elon University School of Law invites preceptors and other guests from the legal community to socialize with Elon Law students, faculty, and administration. The event will be held in the Cemala Commons on the second floor of the law school.
Spring Break - March 19-23

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