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Family Law Clinic students develop training program to help military familiesStudents in the Family Law Clinic typically spend their days counseling clients, preparing filings, and making court appearances. Third year students Alison Glunt, Teleicia Rose, and Bart Wischnowski and clinic fellow Erin Bloxham did those things but also worked on a project designed to help military families.

Professor Dannin receives lifetime achievement award from top labor relations associationThe Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA) announced Professor Ellen Dannin, Fannie Weiss Distinguished Faculty Scholar, will receive its Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award, which is the most prestigious award given by the LERA, signifies the admiration and appreciation of the members of the association for a lifetime of work and achievement.

National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine unanimously elects Professor William Butler to membershipWilliam E. Butler, the John Fowler Distinguished Professor of Law and International Affairs at Penn State, has been elected to the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine.

A message from Dean of Admissions Amanda DiPolvereFee waivers are available for alumni referrals.

Thurgood Marshall biographer wraps up Black History month celebrationThurgood Marshall biographer and University of Maryland law professor Larry Gibson visited Penn State Law on Feb. 28.

Penn State Law professors and students file briefs in three cases before the Supreme CourtThe U.S. Supreme Court has received briefs from Professors David Kaye, Eileen Kane, and Bob Rains as well as the Civil Rights Appellate Clinic in four different cases before the justices this term.

Penn State Law professors to give energy law seminar at Dubai Judicial InstituteAs part of the Penn State Law partnership established last summer with the Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI), Professors William F. Fox and Ross Pifer will present “Energy Law Innovation and Best Practices” March 4 through 7.

Busy moot court season underwayCompetition season is in full swing and Moot Court Board President Evan Jones ’13 wants everyone to know about it. Jones said this year board members are proudly wearing ‘Moot Court Board’ sweatshirts around campus and making sure moot court competitors and coaches get recognition for their hard work.

Larry Gibson, author of Thurgood Marshall biography to wrap up Black History MonthAs part of Penn State Law’s celebration of Black History Month, Larry S. Gibson, professor of law at the University of Maryland, will present a talk Feb. 27 based on his book "Young Thurgood: The Making of a Supreme Court Justice." Each audience member will receive a free copy of his book (while supplies last) which is the only biography of Justice Marshall to be endorsed by the Marshall family.

LL.M. program creates lifelong bondSixteen years ago, Marion Welp, Mercedes Guzman, and Jacqueline Busterna had little in common, except one goal – earning a master of laws degree in comparative law. One year together in Carlisle forged a friendship of a lifetime.