Chapman University’s School of Law welcomed John Dean as the guest speaker for the legal symposium entitled, “The 40th Anniversary of Watergate: A Commemoration of the Rule of Law.” Among the topics discussed was the issue of government transparency, to which Professor Ronald Rotunda contributed, “We live on leaks, [. . .] Leaks are what
Chapman University School of Law is proud to announce that two law students, Laura Moss and Jason Armbruster, have been selected to participate in Chapman’s international documentary film program. This summer, over 20 film, law and humanities students will travel to Mozambique to film four documentaries. Professor John Hall adds, “It was a particularly competitive
Professor Deepa Badrinarayana , along with five other professors of law, signed on to serve as an editor for the “Environmental Law Prof Blog.” View the announcement, and be sure to follow the blog in the future as she will be posting articles every other week.
Solo Practice University, described as “the leading online educational and professional networking community for lawyers and law students,” announced its partnership with Chapman University School of Law, which was formed “to help their students and alumni create and build sustainable solo practices.” Of the partnership, Dean Campbell stated, “We are aware that more of our
In an article entitled, “Chapman Mediators Continue to Impress,” Riverside County Superior Court highlighted the Chapman Law School Mediation team. Congratulations to Professor David Dowling, “Chapman’s indefatigable Mediation Clinic Director,” and to an outstanding Chapman Law student team of mediators! Read the full article from Riverside County Superior Court newsletter News for Neutrals here.
Chapman University’s School of Law will be hosting SALT’s “Breaking In: How to Become a Law Professor or Administrator” to, “introduce recent graduates and practitioners to the avenues available to joining the legal academy as a professor—podium, clinical, legal writing00or administrator”. The event will take place on March 17th, 2012 from 9:30a.m. to 3:00p.m. Check
Dean Tom Campbell, Ph.D., will direct a new business law emphasis program at the Chapman University School of Law, which will be offered to students beginning spring 2012. “This is my first major initiative as Chapman’s new dean, and I’m giving it my personal direction,” said Dr. Campbell. Read more about the new business law
The Riverside County Superior Court recently announced a new monthly program aimed to “reduce the court’s civic case backlog and increase access to justice for civil litigants everywhere.” The program, called “PJ Settlement Day”, acts as a “last chance” day-of-trial mediation program in which Presiding Judge Sherrill Ellsworth will help settle civil cases before they
Many thanks to all the student organization representatives, alumni, faculty, and administrators who helped make this year’s a huge success. Dressed in Halloween attire, more than 60 members of the law school community treated the children at Orangewood to a wide variety of activities including juggling, pumpkin bowling, pin the spider on the web, pumpkin
The Chapman University School of Law participated in a questionnaire sent out by the U.S. Department of Justice Access to Justice Initiative. The questionnaire asked law schools to answer two questions: “What is your school doing to support a public service ethic in every student?” and, “What new public service opportunities are you offering in