3L Amanda Singer’s Work in Chapman’s Mediation Clinic Helps her Land Competitive Mediation Position
Mediation jobs usually come after at least a decade of experience, but for Chapman 3L Amanda Singer, her mediation job will start immediately following graduation and the Bar Exam. Through her self-determination and the help of Chapman’s Mediation Clinic, ADR Board, and two negotiation competitions, Amanda has already secured post-graduation employment in mediation. In addition
The 2013 Law Review Symposium Focuses on the Need for More Business Skills Training in Law School
Guest blogger: Nancy Sandoval, Class of 2014 As a law student, one of my greatest concerns is tailoring my education to be a valuable new associate. Employers are increasingly looking for recent graduates to be able to hit the ground running. This is why I am personally looking forward to the Chapman Law Review
As Chair, Jimmy Blalock (‘09) Built Strong Alumni Advisory Board that Brought Change to Chapman Law
Jimmy Blalock (‘09) was Chair of the Chapman Law Alumni Advisory Board from 2011-2012. “Jimmy drafted the board bylaws, solicited new members and served as an outstanding advocate on behalf of the Chapman Law alumni,” said Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Administration Jayne Kacer. Jimmy always went above and beyond to ensure that feedback
Alumni Highlights - January 2013
Are you a Chapman Law alumni? Have you recently changed firms, been promoted or made partner and would like to be featured in the next online edition of Alumni Highlights? Then submit a class note! The Class of 2012 alumni have achieved the highest Bar passage rate (82%) in Chapman Law history for the
Alumnus Kevin O’Donnell ('12) Shares the Journey that led him to Become a Presidential Management Fellow
Chapman Law alumnus Kevin O’Donnell (’12) always knew he wanted to work in the public sector. “Even when I was a young child in the Boy Scouts, my goal was to serve my country,” said Kevin. While earning his undergraduate degree, Kevin worked at the San Diego Superior Court and the JusticeCorps. His strong work
Chapman Law Alumni are Quickly Taking Over Bankruptcy Court
In the last three years, 14 Chapman Law graduates have been offered clerkships in Bankruptcy Court. This is quite an accomplishment for such a short period of time and one important reason stands out: externships. All of these successful graduates first completed judicial externships while in law school which bolstered their resumes and provided them
*VIDEO* Dean Campbell's Fall 2012 Address
Every semester, Dean Campbell gives an update about the newest developments at Chapman Law in an effort to keep alumni, current students and faculty up to date with all things happening at the law school. This past fall, we’ve had many positive highlights including: Faculty’s scholarly impact 82% Bar passage rate First ever Law School
Class of 2012 Celebrates Highest Bar Passage Rate in Chapman Law School History
At the Bar Admission Ceremony at Chapman University on December 4, alumni, faculty and families celebrated Chapman’s newly admitted lawyers and also acknowledged their powerful Bar pass results. For the first time in the history of the law school, Bar passers made up 82 percent of the graduated class. This high pass rate exceeds the
Faculty Spotlight: Meet Professor Rob Morrow
Professor Rob Morrow has an interesting way of teaching, to say the least. Instead of focusing solely on a barrage of appellate case law in his mandatory Federal Income Tax class, he strategically ties his lectures to popular culture. For example, Gandalf, Gollum and the Eye of Sauron—popular characters in The Lord of the Rings
Karman Hsu Named Assistant Dean at Chapman University’s School of Law
Chapman University’s School of Law has hired Karman Hsu as the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Diversity Initiatives. In this role, her primary responsibilities are admissions initiatives as they relate to the promotion of Chapman Law and enrollment of students with a strong sense of integrity. Her first day was November 5, 2012. “We are