Issue: Fall 2017
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Briefs Fall 2017
News in Brief: Fall 2017
Michigan Law hosts 11th Annual Lutie A. Lytle Black Women Law Faculty Workshop and Writing Retreat | 3Ls Win Detroit Bar Association’s Legal Scholar Writing Contest | and more...
Cover Story Fall 2017
Problem Solving Initiative Trains Future-thinking Lawyers
“Law school can get very in the weeds,” says Katie Hart, a 3L. “All your classmates are learning how to speak the same language. But to be an effective lawyer, you need to communicate with clients who won’t be fluent in legalese.”
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Luxembourg Forum 2017 Convenes at Michigan Law
In April, the Law School hosted the official delegation of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for a three-day visit. Thirteen members of the EU’s highest court met with faculty, students, the Michigan Supreme Court, and judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Impact Fall 2017
Recent Gifts: Fall 2017
Giving to Michigan Law is an investment in the future of legal education, and private support ensures that the excellence that has distinguished Michigan-trained lawyers continues for generations to come.
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International Dignitaries and Michigan Law Students Develop Guidelines on Refugee Protections
Hungary, after lining 109 miles of its border with razor wire, passed a law requiring asylum-seekers to remain in camps constructed from shipping containers while their cases are reviewed—a process that could take years. Human rights groups condemned the action, but does it violate international law?
Impact Fall 2017
Giving Students Opportunities of a Lifetime
Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brian Arnfelt describes his time in the National Football League as a great foundation for building a legal career. “Just like in football, I have to read people, quickly analyze a situation, and adapt in the classroom and in the courtroom.”
Briefs Fall 2017
Innocence Clinic Victories
The Michigan Innocence Clinic has secured the release of three clients from prison this year, two of whom were exonerated. Desmond Ricks, who, in 1992, was charged with murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison, was released in May.
Cover Story Fall 2017
Have Your Day in Court Without Being in Court
A day in court is never a day at the beach. But for those who have trouble juggling work and family responsibilities in order to appear in court, or lack a way even to get there, something as minor as a traffic ticket can become a seemingly ceaseless stressor.
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Michigan Law Alumni Recognized as U-M Volunteer Leaders
John Nannes, ’73, and Irving Stenn Jr., ’55, are recipients of the 2017 Hermelin Awards, the University’s highest honor recognizing alumni volunteers.
Impact Fall 2017
Stephen and Faith Brown: Planning for the Next Generation of Leaders and Best
“We decided to make Michigan our ‘child’ in terms of estate planning,” says Stephen. “We both benefitted greatly from our Michigan education, particularly in our careers.”