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Public Service & the Law – Charlottesville, VA

January 30, 2009toJanuary 31, 2009

The University of Virginia School of Law hosts the 10th Annual Conference on Public Service & the Law Jan. 30-31, 2009.

Founded by law students at the University of Virginia ten years ago, the Conference on Public Service and the Law brings together students, faculty, attorneys, and policymakers to explore public interest issues facing today’s legal community and related career paths for young attorneys.

This year’s keynote speaker is Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. A special guest speaker is Alan Morrison.

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Public Service & the Law – Charlottesville, VA

The University of Virginia School of Law hosts the 10th Annual Conference on Public Service & the Law Jan. 30-31, 2009.

Founded by law students at the University of Virginia ten years ago, the Conference on Public Service and the Law brings together students, faculty, attorneys, and policymakers to explore public interest issues facing today’s legal community and related career paths for young attorneys.

This year’s keynote speaker is Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. A special guest speaker is Alan Morrison.

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Lone Star Legal Research & Writing Conference – Lubbock, TX

May 29, 2009toMay 30, 2009

According to the Legal Writing Institute, Texas Tech University School of Law will be host the 2009 Lone Star Legal Research & Writing Conference, May 29-30, 2009.

We’ll post more information when we have it.

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Lone Star Legal Research & Writing Conference – Lubbock, TX

According to the Legal Writing Institute, Texas Tech University School of Law will be host the 2009 Lone Star Legal Research & Writing Conference, May 29-30, 2009.

We’ll post more information when we have it.

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Call for Proposals Deadline: Rocky Mountain Legal Writing Conference – Tempe, AZ

January 23, 2009

Spring (Legal Writing) Training, the 2009 Rocky Mountain Legal Writing Conference, will be March 13-14, 2009, at the Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law, Arizona State University. Proposals are due by Jan. 23, 2009.

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Rocky Mountain Legal Writing Conference – Tempe, AZ

March 13, 2009toMarch 14, 2009

Spring (Legal Writing) Training, the 2009 Rocky Mountain Legal Writing Conference, will be March 13-14, 2009, at the Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law, Arizona State University. Proposals are due by Jan. 23, 2009.

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Rocky Mountain Legal Writing Conference – Tempe, AZ

Spring (Legal Writing) Training, the 2009 Rocky Mountain Legal Writing Conference, will be March 13-14, 2009, at the Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law, Arizona State University. Proposals are due by Jan. 23, 2009.

Posted by on December 8th, 2008 | CALLS FOR PAPERS, CONFERENCES, Legal Research & Writing | no comments

Technology, Ethics and the Practice of Law: Training the 21st Century Law Student – San Diego

January 6, 2009
4:00 pmto7:00 pm

California Western School of Law hosts Technology, Ethics and the Practice of Law: Training the 21st Century Law Student, a free workshop in celebration of the launching of the STEPPS (Skills Training for Ethical and Preventive Practice and career Satisfaction) program. The workshop, timed to fit with the annual AALS meeting, will be Thur. Jan. 6, 2009, 4-7pm (according to LWI).

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Technology, Ethics and the Practice of Law: Training the 21st Century Law Student – San Diego

California Western School of Law hosts Technology, Ethics and the Practice of Law: Training the 21st Century Law Student, a free workshop in celebration of the launching of the STEPPS (Skills Training for Ethical and Preventive Practice and career Satisfaction) program. The workshop, timed to fit with the annual AALS meeting, will be Thur. Jan. 6, 2009, 4-7pm (according to LWI).

Posted by on December 8th, 2008 | CONFERENCES, Legal Education | one comment

Legal Writing Through a Rhetorical Lens – San Diego

January 6, 2009

Mercer University School of Law hosts Legal Writing Through a Rhetorical Lens, Jan. 6, 2009, at the Hilton San Diego, Gaslamp Quarter. The event is supported by the Legal Writing Institute. (The annual AALS meeting is Jan. 6-10 at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina.)

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Legal Writing Through a Rhetorical Lens – San Diego

Mercer University School of Law hosts Legal Writing Through a Rhetorical Lens, Jan. 6, 2009, at the Hilton San Diego, Gaslamp Quarter. The event is supported by the Legal Writing Institute. (The annual AALS meeting is Jan. 6-10 at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina.)

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Teaching Legal Writing in Southern Africa – Pretoria

July 1, 2009toJuly 4, 2009

APPEAL (Academics Promoting the Pedagogy of Effective Advocacy in Law) and the University of Pretoria Faculty of Law will hold a Conference on Promoting the Teaching of Legal Writing in Southern Africa, July 1-4, 2009, in Pretoria, South Africa.

The conference will focus on the development of curricula in legal writing for law faculties in Southern Africa, with particular emphasis on handling large, undergraduate class loads and teaching to students with a variety of language and educational backgrounds.

Proposals were due Nov. 14, 2008.

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Teaching Legal Writing in Southern Africa – Pretoria

APPEAL (Academics Promoting the Pedagogy of Effective Advocacy in Law) and the University of Pretoria Faculty of Law will hold a Conference on Promoting the Teaching of Legal Writing in Southern Africa, July 1-4, 2009, in Pretoria, South Africa.

The conference will focus on the development of curricula in legal writing for law faculties in Southern Africa, with particular emphasis on handling large, undergraduate class loads and teaching to students with a variety of language and educational backgrounds.

Proposals were due Nov. 14, 2008.

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Law School Graduates’ Legal Research and Writing Skills – Queens, NY

December 5, 2008

Last week (Dec. 5, 2008), St. John’s University School of Law hosted Practice Meets Pedagogy: Views from the Bench, Bar, and Academy on Law School Graduates’ Legal Research and Writing Skills.

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Law School Graduates’ Legal Research and Writing Skills – Queens, NY

Last week (Dec. 5, 2008), St. John’s University School of Law hosted Practice Meets Pedagogy: Views from the Bench, Bar, and Academy on Law School Graduates’ Legal Research and Writing Skills.

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Legal Writing Institute 2012 – Desert Springs, CA

May 29, 2012toJune 1, 2012

The Legal Writing Institute‘s 2012 Biennial Conference will take place at the JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Desert Springs, California, from May 29 to June 1, 2012.

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Legal Writing Institute 2012 – Desert Springs, CA

The Legal Writing Institute‘s 2012 Biennial Conference will take place at the JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Desert Springs, California, from May 29 to June 1, 2012.

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Legal Writing Institute 2010 – Marco Island, FL

June 27, 2010toJune 30, 2010

The Legal Writing Institute Board of Directors has selected the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort for the site of the 2010 Biennial Conference (June 27-30, 2010). Conference planning is underway.

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Legal Writing Institute 2010 – Marco Island, FL

The Legal Writing Institute Board of Directors has selected the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort for the site of the 2010 Biennial Conference (June 27-30, 2010). Conference planning is underway.

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Professionalization of Legal Writing Programs – Kansas City, MO

July 16, 2009toJuly 18, 2009

The Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD) holds its biennial conference at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law July 16-18, 2009. The theme is Professionalization of Legal Writing Programs. Proposals were due Dec. 1, 2008.

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Professionalization of Legal Writing Programs – Kansas City, MO

The Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD) holds its biennial conference at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law July 16-18, 2009. The theme is Professionalization of Legal Writing Programs. Proposals were due Dec. 1, 2008.

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December 8th Colloquia/Workshops

Columbia Law and Economics

       Ian Ayres (Yale Law) Rating the Ratings: How Good Are Commercial Governance Ratings?

Harvard

       Jim Greiner (Harvard Law

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December 8th Colloquia/Workshops

December 8, 2008

Columbia Law and Economics

       Ian Ayres (Yale Law) Rating the Ratings: How Good Are Commercial Governance Ratings?

Harvard

       Jim Greiner (Harvard Law

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