If you’ve been following the news, you know that the legal industry is changing. For example, Adnan Syed was recently released from prison after a team of lawyers helped him free himself. And the Supreme Court could soon rule on whether state judicial review of federal elections is legal. The decision could ramp up partisanship in Washington.

The University of Virginia School of Law is establishing the Center for Empirical Studies in Law to train the next generation of law students in empirical techniques. They will conduct research and write papers to analyze the current political climate in the U.S., with a particular focus on the political violence that is a threat to democracy. In addition, the center will also provide a forum for faculty and students to discuss the empirical study of law.

Another event that will take place this year is the 16th Annual Conference on Empirical Legal Studies. The symposium will be held on November 2-4. It will include a trip to the site of the Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council case. Throughout the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about how law schools can play a key role in ensuring a stable and strong government.

At the University of Virginia School of Law, students can pursue courses in international family law, comparative family law, and trade secret law. Students can also participate in programs that help them learn how to provide free legal assistance to clients. One program is the Veteran’s Legal Clinic, where students assist veterans with legal matters.

Another new program is the Law Tech Hub, which brings together law and tech. It is home to information about law school news, events, clubs, and media. A third program is the Law & Business Association, which promotes scholarships and professional opportunities to students.

In addition, the School of Law is welcoming more faculty than ever before. Professors have been selected to teach in new areas, including criminal defense and the law and politics. The department has been added to the American Law Institute, an organization that seeks to increase access to justice and the rule of law. As a result, the school will now have 34 affiliated faculty members.

The University of Virginia School of Law’s Department of Criminal Justice recently received a generous donation from the Konduros Fisherman Fund. This gift is worth $1 million. Along with the money, the school is investing in new technology.

Another new program is the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice, which aims to expand clinical and teaching activities at the school. Its focus is on helping the vulnerable in post-conflict countries and developing nations.

Incoming first-years will have the opportunity to interact with a wide variety of peer mentors. These students will be paired with professors in fourteen different locations in the Midlands.

Students can also participate in law programs that focus on women, gender non-conforming people, and gender-related issues. Law students are encouraged to participate in the Adopt a Teacher Program.