Law School to Implement Comparative Law Degree

Emory’s School of Law has partnered with Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s KoGuan Law School of Shanghai to create a Master’s of Comparative Law Program, which will be available to students of both institutions by spring 2013.

Substitute teacher at Georgetown school charged with sexual abuse

Edwin Casper II, 66, a substitute at Royal Spring Middle School in Georgetown, was arrested after two students alleged inappropriate touching, said Georgetown Police Lt. Robert Swanigan.

Teresa Wagner’s Lawsuit Against Iowa Law School - Adam Liptak

Teresa R. Wagner accuses the University of Iowa law school of not hiring her in 2007 because of her conservative views, despite the school’s stated commitment to diversity.

Though Controversial, LL.M.'s Can Lead to Specialized Legal Jobs

Steven John, a managing director at the legal recruiting firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, made headlines recently by revealing that some of his colleagues discourage job applicants from mentioning an LL.M.--or master of laws degree--on their résumés. Other people have also questioned the value of the degree, which tends to attract either J.D.'s seeking more specialized legal training or ...

Duke named interim director for Sassafras River Association

GEORGETOWN - Pam Duke is now acting executive director of the Sassafras River Association, according to an email update.