Rutgers Law is receiving a fair amount of scrutiny from the legal profession currently, and the issues raised prompt questions about not only their curricula but the very culture that informs it.
- One query arising from recent events is about what exactly is being taught in their criminal law courses. A specific incident highlights the dire necessity for Rutgers to perhaps re-evaluate the ethical content and real-world implications of its teaching. This noteworthy criminal law situation opened the discussion.
- Another case involves a burrito bowl and, quite intriguingly, the punitive power of food waste. The court ended up handing down jail time over carnitas. Full story here.
On a more encouraging note, it seems to be a prosperous period for those working in large law firms (also known as BigLaw).
- Milbank has managed to ‘break the bank’, reflecting a robust financial and growth position in the sector. Find out more here.
- Several other BigLaw companies such as White & Case, DLA Piper, Winston & Strawn, and Ropes & Gray have followed suit, enhancing their remuneration packages.
However, the tug-of-war between personal freedom and professional responsibility in law educational environments continues. A law professor’s supposed relationship with his students has stirred debate about the boundaries and dynamics between educators and learners. Read about that here.
In lighter news, the Above the Law holiday gathering has been officially announced. Considering cancelling your Monday night plans to RSVP for the ATL Holiday party?! It promises to be an engaging and festive event for those in the industry.
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