Fall 2009
A quick update on the latest scholarly events, intellectual developments, and other news and information about the Law School.
In This Issue:
Careers
Geis Advises for Changing Legal Environment
Law school graduates will enter changed law firms and corporations as a result of the economic crisis, but there are ways young lawyers can position themselves for success.
Constitutional Law
Re-examining Constitution's Presidential Eligibility Clause (Op-Ed)
Despite discussions in the media, the claim by so-called "birthers" that Barack Obama is ineligible to be president because of his "non-American" birth is not supported by any credible documentation. There is, however, another dimension of the Obama birthplace issue that merits discussion.Roberts Court Moves Toward More Conservative Legacy
The Supreme Court of the United States may be growing more conservative under the leadership of Chief Justice John Roberts, but the movement to the right is incremental, said a panel of law professors at the annual Supreme Court Roundup sponsored by the Student Legal Forum.
Law Students
Class of 2012 Most Qualified, Diverse on Record
The Class of 2012 was chosen from the largest applicant pool in school history, and set new records for both academic qualifications and diversity, according to Admissions Office data.
Faculty
Cannon Appointed to NAS Climate Change Committee
Professor Jonathan Cannon has been appointed to a National Academy of Sciences’ committee tasked by Congress to explore climate change issues. The Committee on America’s Climate Choices convened late last year and will produce a report for lawmakers covering the topic and potential legislative remedies.Howard Appointed to Prominent Post
Professor A.E. Dick Howard has been appointed the 2009-10 visiting scholar by the National Constitution Center and the University of Pennsylvania School of Law. As part of the nonresidential joint appointment, which is awarded to prominent constitutional scholars, Howard will participate in educational outreach programs and undertake research and writing projects.
Medical Malpractice
Claims Avoid Pitfalls of Medical Malpractice Suits
Lawsuits focused on a doctor’s breach of a patient’s trust avoid many of the problems commonly associated with traditional medical malpractice suits, Law Professor Thomas Hafemeister concludes in a new series of papers co-authored with former Law students.
Alumni & Annual Giving
Alumni Participation Exceeds 50%
For the fourth year in a row, alumni participation in Annual Giving surpassed 50%--a record unmatched by any law school in the nation. The Law School ended the 2008-2009 Annual Giving Campaign with alumni participation of 51.5% and a record number of alumni donors (8,057). The Law School also reported $3.7 million in unrestricted gifts and total gift revenue of $13.3 million. July 1 marked the start of this year’s campaign, which will conclude on June 30, 2010. Consistent participation by alumni remains the key to Annual Giving’s success and is absolutely essential to the continuing strength of the Law School. Please click here to make your contribution today.Rediscover UVA Law During Law Alumni Weekend
Join us for a weekend to remember in a place you can’t forget. Meet classmates and make new friends, share laughter and memories, and recall how you built the foundation for who you are today. We look forward to seeing you at Law Alumni Weekend, April 30-May 2, 2010. Check back for updated information for your class: Lile, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005. Reunion Hotel Information
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