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As the legal profession confronts rapid technological, social, and institutional change, law schools are increasingly examining how they can prepare graduates not only to practice law, but also to lead with integrity, judgment, and purpose. The latest issue of the Journal of Legal Education (74-1), devoted to leadership and character in the law, explores how […]

Location: Las Vegas, NevadaFounded: 1998Joined AALS: 2004Dean: Leah Chan Grinvald The William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is Nevada’s only law school. Boyd School of Law is recognized for its top-tier legal education and deep commitment to community service. Established in 1998, Boyd School of Law has quickly built a reputation, […]

By Zaena Ballon  AALS sections provide opportunities for law school faculty and staff to connect on issues of shared interest. Each section is focused on a different academic discipline, affinity group, or administrative area. For a full list of sections and information on how to join, please visit www.aals.org/sections.   As part of the ongoing “Spotlight on Sections” […]

New law school faculty joined experienced teachers, mentors, and industry contacts in Washington, D.C, from June 4 – 6 for the AALS New Law Teachers conference. This annual Workshop brings educators from around the country who are new to academia, and delivers a multi-day program of practical guidance and valuable insights on becoming an effective […]

Location: Baton Rouge, LouisianaFounded: 1947Joined AALS: 2011Dean: Alvin R. Washington Southern University Law Center (SULC) located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a nationally recognized Historically Black College or University (HBCU) public law school committed to advancing diversity, equity, and excellence in legal education. Founded in 1947, SULC prepares its 275 first-year JD students through rigorous […]

AALS kicked off the month with over 840 clinicians at their annual Conference on Clinical Legal Education, held May 1 – 5, 2026, in Portland. The meeting’s theme, “Holding the Line: Clinical Education in Defense of Democracy,” highlights the legacy and promise of clinical legal education to promote civic engagement and justice. “Experiential legal education […]

AALS in partnership with West Academic hosted a spring webinar series that examined how law schools can prepare students and faculty for an AI‑enabled future.

AALS recently concluded its six-part Teach-In Webinar Series on Professional Independence and the Legal Profession.

AALS and LSAC have launched Before the JD II, a major research initiative designed to illuminate how undergraduates make decisions about law school, graduate education, and career pathways.