Shortburst: Thanksgiving Edition
Today is the day millions of Americans focus on giving thanks for the good things in their lives. What would they be? According to a new YouGov poll: “The thing that the most Americans...
Category: Education
LENS opens door for Duke Law students to expand understanding (and networking!) in the national security arena
“Opportunities like this, where students are afforded the chance to invest in their future and learn beyond the classroom, are what make Duke Law such a special place,” says 2L Matthew Barry. What’s Matt...
Yes, the law of military orders matters, and here’s how
In recent weeks, professors from four U.S. military institutions have expounded on what is in essence the law of military orders (even if they don’t acknowledge it as such). Decide for yourself, but I...
Shortburst: Mid-fall 2024 edition
Shortbursts is an occasional feature of Lawfire®designed to provide brief news pieces or updates on a variety of matters. LENS welcomes Eisenhower Fellow Ayesha Malik The Center on Law. Ethics and National Security (LENS)...
So you want to be a law professor? Some advice for those transitioning from (military) practitioner to legal academic (Part 3)
As Lawfire® readers know, the Judge Advocates Association (JAA) recently hosted a panel discussion designed to help military lawyers (called judge advocates or JAGs) considering making the transition from practicing attorney to legal academic. ...
So you want to be a law professor? Some advice for those transitioning from (military) practitioner to legal academic (Part 1)
Last week the Judge Advocates Association (JAA) hosted a panel discussion designed to help military lawyers (called judge advocates or JAGs) considering making the transition from practicing attorney to legal academic. The webcast participants...
Guest Post: Erin Kenny on “The Importance of Asking the ‘Extra’ Question”
Today’s guest post is by my friend Professor Erin Kenny of Campbell Law who reflects upon how her experience as an Air Force judge advocate (JAG) taught her the critical importance of challenging assumptions...
Some highlights from LENS’ 29th Annual National Security Law Conference
What if there were a place where experts discussed a wide range topics that impact national security such as international criminal justice, domestic drones, lawfare, cyber, domestic terrorism, big data, AI, sabotage, maritime law,...
Shortbursts: Hampden-Sydney visit, LENS Conference update, and more!
Shortbursts is an occasional feature of Lawfire® designed to provide short news pieces or updates on a variety of matters. Terrific visit to Hampden-Sydney College On Thursday, February 1, I had the privilege of...
Some suggestions to kick off your 2024 reading plan!
Now that we are more or less settled into the new year, permit me to offer some suggestions to kick off your 2024 reading plan. I hope to have full reviews for several of...
