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Learn from Luke Darby Bartosik, LL.M., LL.M. in American Law Program Coordinator at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, and other distinguished faculty at top LLM programs. Register today at: https://lnkd.in/gWUcXE-T .⁠ #InternationalLaw #LegalScholar #JuristLife #LLMGraduate #LegalResearch

In an evolving world, what role does law school and the bar exam play? And what voice should we as a profession bring to the debate? Thoughts in my latest President’s Page. https://lnkd.in/eYch953z

𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒊𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒕 – 𝒊𝒕'𝒔 𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒘𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔. Recently, I was reflecting on how historical knowledge enriches our practice of law. While clients may not directly seek the historical context behind legal provisions, understanding the evolution of law makes us more nuanced and informed practitioners. As the saying goes,"𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨?" My passion for history, particularly through biographical works, began during my school days and has profoundly influenced my approach to law. This interdisciplinary perspective has been invaluable throughout my journey in the legal profession, whether: 👉 Analyzing complex regulatory frameworks 👉 Advising on transformative private equity deals 👉 Building and merging law firms 👉 Teaching at institutions like NLSIU and JGLS 👉 Creating innovative legal solutions for clients Historical understanding helps us: 👉 Recognize patterns in legal evolution 👉 Anticipate future legislative trends 👉 Understand the social context of laws 👉 Make more informed strategic decisions 👉 Better appreciate the spirit behind legal provisions As legal professionals, our duty extends beyond mere application of laws – we must strive to be well-rounded intellectuals who bring depth and context to our practice. This broader perspective not only enriches our professional capabilities but also helps us guide clients more effectively through complex legal landscapes. To my fellow legal professionals and especially to young lawyers: invest time in understanding the historical foundations of our legal system. It may not immediately appear relevant to your daily practice, but it will undoubtedly make you a more insightful and effective lawyer in the long run. #LegalProfession #LegalHistory #LawAndHistory

In his recent Forbes article, Jay Sullivan emphasizes how openness and empathy lead to more productive debates and better decisions. A great reminder to listen more and argue less. Check it out below! 👇 #Communication #Empathy #DecisionMaking #Forbes

Great submissions by Prof S. Block. Life is all about waking up to align with purpose. The earlier you realize this, you will shine effortlessly and even enjoy the work you do. — This is why some of us find pleasure in committing to public service. You’re well aware of the colossal gap between public policy and public opinion. You’re well aware of the leadership vacuum we face in the developing side of the Global South. This is what keeps my mind up. What feeds my passion ! Putting service above self ! Impacting lives ! —— —— — Hopefully you’re following your passion 📍 Even Mark Twain stated how the two important days are 1. The day you were born 2. The day you realize why ! Try as much to answer the second question. You’ll find peace in this life. Rest - and you will win. —-

From my recent Blog post on my website, https://lnkd.in/eim3vubS. Musings on Constitutional Law All lawyers have had to take at least one course in Constitutional Law to graduate from law school. I loved the two semesters of Constitutional Law that were required for my graduation, and I still have a pocket version of the US Constitution for quick reference. Too nerdy for you? I accept that, but I cannot accept nonchalance about the guarantees of that document Whether you loved Constitutional Law as much as I did is not the point. It was a required law school course because it embodies the foundations of the American judicial system and other freedoms we have held dear for over 200 years. Without the US Constitution, we would not have freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, freedom to elect our public officials, and the list goes on and on and on. We have grown up enjoying these guarantees, and, in the process, it has become easy to take them for granted. Recent events, however, should remind us that such nonchalance is very dangerous. There are those among us who would gladly take away what is granted us under the US Constitution. Those freedoms could easily slip away. Think about the gravity of what that means. Never in my lifetime has an understanding of what it would be like to live under a different form of government --- say, a totalitarian government --- been so important. Ponder that. Try to imagine a United States of America without the protections and guarantees of the US Constitution. Imagine what that kind of erosion of our freedoms would be like and promise yourself that you will do all you can to keep that from happening. Understand that there is so much to lose by sitting on the sidelines. I have lived abroad, and it was exciting. But, I can still remember the feeling of planting my two feet back on American soil after being away for awhile. It was comforting to know that I was back in a place where my freedom was guaranteed. Or so I thought at the time. This is the greatest nation on earth and, as Ben Franklin cautioned, a democracy if we can keep it. Let's all do whatever we can to protect what we have. Voting in November is a good place to start.

Welcome to the ICwS - Introducing Associate Research Fellow Professor Han-Ru Zhou who joined us earlier this year. Han-Ru Zhou is an associate professor of public law at the Université de Montréal. He has held visiting positions at the University of Ottawa, the University of California, Berkeley and McGill University. Han-Ru has published in leading journals, including The Law Quarterly Review, the International Journal of Constitutional Law, the American Journal of Comparative Law and the American Journal of Legal History. He received his legal education at Montréal, Harvard University and the University of Oxford. https://lnkd.in/eAzQgtCx #PublicLaw #HumanRightsLaw #Commonwealth #ComparativeConstitutionalLaw #RuleofLaw

Learn from Joshua Alter, Associate Dean of International Programs and Lecturer of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, and other distinguished faculty at top LLM programs. Register today at: https://lnkd.in/gWUcXE-T .⁠ #InternationalLaw #LegalScholar #JuristLife #LLMGraduate #LegalResearch

Baylor Law School’s Professor Chris Jaeger has been named co-winner of the prestigious American Association of Law Schools (AALS) Scholarly Papers Competition for his paper, The Hand Formula’s Unequal Inputs. This honor recognizes exceptional scholarship by junior law faculty, showcasing the significance and impact of Professor Jaeger's work. His research examines how jurors interpret “reasonableness” in tort law, bridging legal theory with practical insights. https://ow.ly/ZjvW50UfOE3

Hear what Amit Singh, the inaugural Major Fellow for 2023-2024, has to say about the Jack Major Graduate Fellowship. "I am very grateful to have my research at Yale Law School supported by the inaugural Jack Major Fellowship. The Fellowship is enabling my research at the intersection of property law, constitutional law, Aboriginal law, and legal philosophy, and it has provided me with the freedom to challenge entrenched orthodoxies about these issues in my scholarship." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dWjUmdSq