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Rick Bierschbach Named President of Wayne State

Wayne State University has named Richard Bierschbach as its new president. Bierschbach, who served as dean of the university's law school starting in 2017, was appointed interim president last September. …

Dan Filler February 26, 2026No Comments

Miami Law Names Abril Permanent Dean

The University of Miami School of Law has announced that its interim dean, Patricia Sanchez Abril, will take over the position permanently. Abril has served in the interim capacity since…

Dan Filler February 23, 2026No Comments

W&L Law Seeks Multiple Visiting Faculty

This just in: Washington and Lee University School of Law invites applications and nominations for visiting faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are seeking two to three visiting professors…

Dan Filler February 19, 2026No Comments

Lubet On January 6 Disbarment

Our colleague Steven Lubet has an article, Georgia’s Jan. 6 disbarment opinion sets an example for Republicans nationwide, up on The Hill.

Dan Filler February 18, 2026No Comments

Aliza Cover Named Interim Dean of Idaho Law

The University of Idaho has announced that Professor Aliza Cover will be its interim law school dean. Cover previously served as the school's interim dean during the summer of 2024. …

Dan Filler February 17, 2026No Comments

Liz Magilll Named Dean of Georgetown Law

Georgetown University has announced that Elizabeth Magill will be its new executive vice president and dean of Georgetown Law School. Magill, who previously served as president of Penn, provost of…

Dan Filler February 13, 20261

2026 SEALS Prospective Law Teachers Workshop: Applications Open

This just in: Each year, SEALS hosts a Prospective Law Teachers Workshop (PLTW), which provides intensive mentorship opportunities for VAPs, fellows, and practitioners who plan on entering the law teaching market…

Dan Filler February 9, 2026No Comments

UConn Law Seeks Fellows

These two fellowship opportunities just came in: The University of Connecticut School of Law is hiring for the William R. Davis Clinical Teaching Fellowship. The fellow will co-teach and supervise…

Dan Filler February 6, 2026No Comments

University of Kentucky Law Announces Dean Finalists

And they are: Michael Higdon (Tennessee Law) Mary Graw Leary (Catholic Law) Milena Sterio (Cleveland State Law) Gregory Van Tatenhove, U.S. District Judge, Eastern District of Kentucky

Dan Filler February 5, 2026No Comments

New England Law Seeks Faculty Fellows

This just in: New England Law | Boston invites applications for the position of New England Law Faculty Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year. Fellows teach three courses in the…

Dan Filler February 3, 2026No Comments