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Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 42: Law School Transparency with Kyle McEntee
Patricia E. Roberts
Kyle McEntee talks about starting Law School Transparency and the importance of engaging with students before they begin law school. He shares details about the Law School Admissions Council and LawHub as additional resources for upcoming students.
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Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 40: Engaging Today's Students with Patricia Baia
Patricia E. Roberts
Patricia Baia, Touro Law School, shares the details of being an Instructional Designer and how designing courses has changed over the years. She also gives advice on how to mix up lessons and how to conduct self-reflection after every class.
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Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 39: JD-Next: The Bridge to Law School with Marc Miller, Chris Robertson, and Joe Terry
Patricia E. Roberts
Marc Miller, University of Arizona, Chris Robertson, Boston University, and Joe Terry, Aspen Publishing discuss the journey of creating JD-Next and the importance of law schools accepting this as an accurate formative assessment. They also share current statistics on how the program boosts law school performance.
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Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 38: Training Immigration Advocates with Michele Pistone
Patricia E. Roberts
Michele Pistone, Villanova University, talks about founding and directing VIISTA (Villanova Interdisciplinary Immigration Studies Training for Advocates). She describes the three different modules in detail and what each certificate represents.
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Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 37: Interdisciplinary Education with Elena Langan
Patricia E. Roberts
Elena Langan, Dean and Professor of Law at Touro Law School, describes the FlexTime JD Program which gives students the opportunity to attend a flexible part-time law program. She shares insights from the first graduating class and what is ahead for the program, including a Manhattan campus next Fall. Elena also gives examples of interdisciplinary opportunities the students are given and the value it provides.
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Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 36: eDiscovery with Christine Broucek
Patricia E. Roberts
Christine Broucek, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discusses the edition of her textbook, eDiscovery for the Legal Professional, and why many people can benefit from reading this text. She also talks about the increased importance of project management techniques as well as the ethical considerations during the process of eDiscovery.
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Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 35: Personal Jurisdiction with Joseph Glannon and Andrew Perlman
Patricia E. Roberts
Joseph Glannon, Professor, and Andrew Perlman, Dean and Professor, both of Suffolk Law School discuss teaching Civil Procedure today, specifically personal jurisdiction and the fourth edition of their casebook, Civil Procedure. They both explain the details of the recent Mallory and Ford Company decisions and how they will be taught in class. Joseph Glannon also talks about his Glannon Guide series and Examples & Explanations as well as PracticePerfect.
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Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 34: A.I. and Academic Integrity with April Dawson
Patricia E. Roberts
April Dawson, Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation and Professor of Law at North Carolina Central University School of Law, talks about her new book, Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity, and provides a sneak peek of the chapters. She also shares the details of the new NCCU Technology Law & Policy Center and how important the center is for future lawyers.
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Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 33: The Emotionally Intelligent Lawyer with Esperanza Franco
Patricia E. Roberts
Esperanza (Espy) Franco, Spanish U.S. Immigration Attorney and author of the upcoming book, Emotionally Intelligent Lawyers: How to Navigate the Psychological Implications of Becoming a Lawyer. She takes time to explain the different lawyer identities that can impact mental health and the tools she provides to help gain emotional intelligence. Espy also speaks about the importance of teaching these tools and skills in law school.
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Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 32: Contemporary Challenges in Election Law with James Gardner and Guy-Uriel Charles
Patricia E. Roberts
James Gardner, University at Buffalo, and Guy-Uriel Charles, Harvard Law School, discuss the third edition of their book, Election Law in the American Political System. They also provide insight into the challenges in U.S. democracy and how the law is mediating those challenges. There is also a conversation about how the current climate in American politics is impacting election law.
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Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 41: The Evolution of Evidence Law with Justice Brian M. Hoffstadt and Laurie Levenson
Patricia E. Roberts
Justice Brian Hoffstadt and Laurie Levenson, Loyola Law School, discuss the new scenarios included in their casebook, Evidence Law: Practice, Problems, and Policy. They also share advice on teaching Evidence and what changes have been made in this field of law. Justice Hoffstadt also talks about how technology has impacted evidence law.
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Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 31: Empirical Methods with Robert Lawless
Patricia E. Roberts
Robert Lawless, University of Illinois, discusses the change he has noticed both in bankruptcy and his student post-pandemic. He also shares some details on the Program on Law, Behavior and Social Science and the Consumer Bankruptcy Project. Robert is also the co-author of multiple textbooks including, Empirical Methods in Law, Secured Transactions: A System Approach, and Bankruptcy and Article 9: 2023 Statutory Supplement.
The Aspen Leading Edge Podcast features timely interviews with Aspen Authors as well as other legal thought-leaders sharing expert opinions on teaching, learning science, and the current and future state of legal education.
Host Patty Roberts, Dean of St. Mary's University School of Law, will discuss current challenges and innovations in legal education, and predictions for its future, in conversations with various leaders in legal education.
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