Elon Law’s tradition of monthly receptions with the practicing bar continues

September 28, 2009

On September 10, Elon University School of Law hosted the first in a series of receptions scheduled for the 2009-2010 academic year, welcoming members of the legal profession to meet with law students and faculty. The event marks the fourth year in which the law school has offered the series of monthly networking opportunities.

Thirty-seven Elon Law students initiated into William Hooper Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta

September 27, 2009

Elon Law's William Hooper chapter of the professional law fraternity Phi Alpha Delta initiated a second class of 37 members on September 24, bringing total membership in the chapter to 61. The chapter was founded in March of 2009.

Eric Fink delivers address on U.S. labor movement at Mitchell Community College

September 24, 2009

Elon Law professor Eric Fink addressed Mitchell Community College students, faculty and staff on September 8, the day after Labor Day, delivering a speech titled, "The State of the Unions: U.S. Labor Today."

Center for Engaged Learning in the Law hosts criminal law expert Arnold Loewy for special lecture on the insanity defense

September 24, 2009

Through a special lecture organized by Elon Law's Center for Engaged Learning in the Law, held September 17, Texas Tech University School of Law professor Arnold Loewy argued that the insanity defense in murder cases ought to be abolished or extremely narrowly defined.

2009 Phi Alpha Delta Initiation – September 24

September 22, 2009

The William Hooper Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta will initiate its second class of over thirty members on Thursday, September 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Robert E. Long Courtroom at Elon University School of Law.

Local government forum – Part 1 – October 14

September 17, 2009

In partnership with synerG, the young professionals initiative of Action Greensboro, Elon University School of Law is hosting a series of educational events to engage the young professional community with Greensboro City Government. As part of this series, the forum, "Local Government 101: How the City Works for You," will be held in Room 211 at Elon Law on Wednesday, October 14, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.

Howard Katz’s legal education presentation published in The Tennessee Journal of Business Law

September 15, 2009

Elon Law professor Howard Katz has published, "Adding Transactional Aspects to Doctrinal Courses Using a Spectrum Approach," in the 2009 special report of Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business Law.

Charter class achieves 83 percent pass rate on North Carolina Bar Exam

September 15, 2009

The charter class of the Elon University School of Law achieved an 83 percent pass rate on the North Carolina Bar Exam. The overall pass rate for the 1,136 people who took this year's exam administered by the Board of Law Examiners last July was 73 percent.

Eric Fink provides insight into employment law, employee use of Twitter for WFMY News 2

September 15, 2009

As a special guest on WFMY’s The Good Morning Show, Elon Law professor Eric Fink cautioned U.S. workers that Twitter messages or content on other social media platforms can trigger punitive action by employers.

Eric Fink guest blogs for "The Faculty Lounge"

September 15, 2009

Elon law professor Eric Fink, whose research examines legal problems, institutions, and practices from a sociological perspective, recently began posting a series of essays on "The Faculty Lounge," a blog devoted to conversations about law, culture, and academia.