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Ofentse Monye is an accredited paralegal from the South African Law School and a current LLB student at the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika. Her academic journey reflects a commitment to legal excellence, coupled with a strong drive to develop practical skills. During her studies, Ofentse joined the UNISA Black Lawyers Association Unisa-Tshwane. Student Chapter (BLASC), where she actively engaged with fellow aspiring legal professionals and explored the pressing legal issues faced by South African communities. This experience has deepened her understanding of the role law plays in addressing societal challenges. In addition to her academic pursuits, Offenses has gained valuable hands-on experience by completing her practical training at a law firm. This opportunity allowed her to work on various cases, refining her ability to navigate the complexities of legal practice. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical expertise, Ofentse is equipping herself to make a meaningful impact within the legal profession. “To me, a centenary represents more than just a passage of 100 years; it’s an opportunity to reflect on the social, political, and economic progress made over a century. Sociologically, it highlights how societies evolve, adapt, and reshape their cultural norms. Politically, it can mark critical milestones in governance, democracy, or struggles for justice and equality. Economically, a centenary can showcase the long-term impact of policies, growth patterns, and how economic shifts have affected people’s lives. It’s a moment to critically assess these developments and consider the lessons learned for the future.” #100more #CountMeIn #WomenInLaw

Glad to contribute an essay, "Balance in Copyright Law," to the latest issue of our school's magazine, the Cumberland Lawyer. You can click the link below to see the whole thing (on p. 15), but here's the start: Copyright is a lot of fun, but it’s also serious business. How is it fun? Students love to learn—and I love to teach—how the law applies to art like music and movies. How’s it serious? As Professor Yochai Benkler has observed, “It is about the future of the freedom to be as social beings with each other and the way information, knowledge, and culture will be produced.” In sum, if we don’t protect art by requiring consent for its use, we risk getting less of it, and we risk alienating its creators. But if we overprotect it, we risk the same. This may seem paradoxical, but it’s not. It’s balance. And balance is at the heart of not just copyright, but the law in general. Too little law, and we invite injustice. Too much, we stifle freedom. And in the case of copyright, what’s at risk is a particularly vital freedom: speech. . . .

Greetings, Network 💙 🔥 Make yourself comfortable, because we are happy to tell you incredible news 🔥 No sooner have we moved on from direct and cross-examination, than our irrepressible C team presents you with another cool event. Have you guessed it yet? Of course, yes, these are the traditional VI Regional Client Consultation Competition for our branch. The theme of the event is family law 📚 The relevance of the leitmotif is growing every day. Family relationships are what surround us. Despite the mostly warm and good associations, problems cannot be avoided. There will be enough family legal disputes at the Competition, and you are invited to resolve them. 🔹 What is the essence of this event? This is a one-day event, which consists in modelling a real interview between a lawyer and a client 📝🔍 Students of I-VI years of higher education institutions of the Western Ukrainian region, studying in the specialities «Law», «International Law», «Law Enforcement» are invited to participate 🔖 🔏 The Competition team consists of 2 participants who have registered in accordance with the procedure established by the rules and have been selected for participation. ‼️ The selection of teams is based on motivation letters and filling in the registration form. Please send motivation letters to competitions.lviv@ua.elsa.org 📌 Registration deadline – 08.11.2024. 🗣 The working language of the Competition is Ukrainian. 📚The format of the Competition is offline. Date – 16.11.2024 🤩 You can register using the link: https://lnkd.in/g3t2J6ij If you have an irrepressible desire to participate, but have not found a team, we will do it for you. You just need to fill out a special form: https://lnkd.in/g9vJuBea 🖇 If you have any questions, please contact the Vice President in charge of Competitions – Maksym Popelchuk 📩 competitions.lviv@ua.elsa.org 📩 @popelchuk

Congratulations to University of Georgia School of Law 2L Madison Graham for her recent feature in The National Jurist magazine! Madison shares some of her reflections on the value of studying abroad through Global Governance Summer School & Global Externships Overseas: “As someone already interested in international law, it was really special to see other people who didn’t think that they were interested in it start to challenge their own perspectives, start to realize how ‘international’ law pervades domestic practice, and the scope of international opportunities that exist in the American legal context. Also, I think it is really important for American law students to recognize and remember that there is an entire world out there handling the same legal challenges we are, and often in a different way...The opportunities [study abroad] provides from an educational and professional perspective are unlike ones I have seen at any other law school, and something every student should consider doing.” Read more in the Dean Rusk International Law Center's most recent Exchange of Notes post, linked below.

📣 Happy News: Germany Bound! 🇩🇪 What: Intensive study in European & International Economic Law Where: University of Augsburg When: June 16 - July 25, 2025 From lecture halls to Bavarian streets, I'm eager to immerse myself in the world of international law. This opportunity marks a significant step in my legal career, and I'm truly grateful. To my support network: Danke schön! Your encouragement made this possible. Stay tuned for updates on my academic journey in Germany! ⚖️🌍 #InternationalLaw #EuropeanLaw #UniversityOfAugsburg #CareerGrowth #NewChapter

Are you interested to learn what is it like to study law in the Netherlands as an international student? Then read this interview with our alumna Heidi Burrows who shares her experiences in the programme and tells us more about her current job as a barrister in family law. Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights #proudofouralumni #childrensrights #familylaw #LeidenUniversity #LLM https://lnkd.in/ef_EV_85

Shakespeare Martineau Greece is now open for foreign universities to set up branch campuses. This groundbreaking law will allow universities worldwide to offer degrees in Greece, paving the way for enhanced academic collaboration and innovation. So how can your institution benefit from this game-changing reform? Our colleagues in Greece explain. Foreign Universities In Greece – A New Landscape | Shakespeare Martineau (shma.co.uk) #GreekLaw #Education #University #InternationalStudents

Explore the journey of Sarafina Nwabueze, LLM '24, as she prepares for graduation! Read her blog for an inside look into her experience as an international LLM at UNH Franklin Pierce and gain valuable insights from her unique perspective.  https://lnkd.in/eXb2jt5a

Fundación Mutualidad, part of Grupo Mutualidad, and the National Council of Law Students (CONEDE) have renewed their collaboration by signing a new agreement. This renewal was marked by the awards ceremony for the second edition of Moot Court, Spain’s largest trial simulation competition. Blanca Narvaez Vega de Seoane, Director of Fundación Mutualidad, emphasized their commitment to supporting legal talent and innovation, while Jesús Ruiz, President of CONEDE, highlighted the importance of rewarding young law students’ efforts and talents. The Moot Court CONEDE aims to enhance legal knowledge and professional skills among Spanish law students. Read the full article >> https://lnkd.in/dQnXw3mE #IberianLawyer #agreement

How big is your General LL.M./LL.M. for Foreign Lawyers program? ABA Statistics don't tell us because they do not break out Non-J.D. programs by type. I'll be keeping track of 2024 entering classes based on publicly shared information. If your school has shared a story that lists the number of LL.M. students or you work at a school and would like to share that information, please reach out! The ones I saw so far: Michigan (30 from 17 countries): https://lnkd.in/gVCWiT-f Virginia (56 from 12 countries): https://lnkd.in/eMDPR5D3 Georgia (18 from 13 countries): https://lnkd.in/eFscDqcv Pace (31 from 20 countries): Source: Diana M. Ramirez Ortiz