Latest from Elaine McArdle
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Changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes
September 1, 2006
A nationwide, longitudinal survey of today’s young J.D.s yields its first results Lawyers are happier in their careers than is generally believed—in the first few…
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Bridge-building for the future
September 1, 2006
A first-of-its-kind research center readies lawyers for a changing profession
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Who lives and who dies?
July 1, 2006
“Stay in role!” exhorts Professor Carol Steiker ’86, as some 90 students in her upper-level course Capital Punishment in America split into groups for an exercise in which they’ll argue whether a death sentence should be reversed due to ineffective assistance of counsel. “Don’t say, ‘If I were the lawyer, I would … ’”
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David Westfall, 1927-2005
April 23, 2006
A passion for teaching Professor David Westfall ’50, as beloved by generations of students for his warmth and humor as he was respected for his…
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Arthur T. von Mehren, 1922-2006
April 23, 2006
A comparative scholar beyond compare Professor Arthur T. von Mehren ’45, a world-renowned scholar in international and comparative law whose work influenced generations of lawyers…
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Armed with the Truth
April 23, 2006
At the top of his game, Melvin Kraft ’53 switched to a new one A few years ago, HLS Professor Richard D. Parker ’70 sat…
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Compared with that of a lawyer in private practice, a judge's schedule may be more flexible. But not when compared with the life of an academic, says Professor Charles Fried.
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Getting it right
April 23, 2006
So, what, exactly, is an "activist judge"? Most judges say they don't have time to think about it.
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Sowing the seeds of public service at HLS
April 1, 2005
Dean Elena Kagan '86 believes public service should be part of every lawyer's life. At Harvard Law School, there are now more opportunities than ever to get involved.
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Keeping It Simple
September 1, 2004
Children, according to Professor Charles Fried, are natural lawyers.
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Up on Downloading
July 1, 2004
HLS professors propose different ways to address the proliferation of music downloading.
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Peaceful Solutions
April 1, 2004
In 1985, David Hoffman '84 took a mundane case that would change his life. A roof collapsed during the final year of warranty, and replacing it would cost $300,000. Hoffman's client, the owner of the building, was willing to put up $100,000, and the roof manufacturer offered the same amount.