Brooklyn Law School to Lead First National Conversation in Response to President Obama's 'Two-Year JD' Proposal
BP Markowitz, ABA President, and Legal, Academic, and Career Experts to Join BLS Dean Allard to Discuss New Realities in Law
WHAT: In a town hall-style meeting last week, President Obama said, "I believe that law schools would probably be wise to think about being two years instead of three years." In the wake of the President's comments, Brooklyn Law School will be the first to host an urgent conversation about the new world of law, emphasizing new changes underway; the response from law schools, including "Brooklyn 2-3-4" and other innovations to enhance educational value; the most pressing needs among employers; and new opportunities for students entering the legal marketplace. The discussion will also be streamed live via webcast.
WHO: James Silkenat
President, American Bar Association
Marty Markowitz (Introduction)
Brooklyn Borough President
Nicholas Allard
Joseph Crea Dean and Professor of Law
Brooklyn Law School
Michael Cardozo
Corporation Counsel for the City of New York
Presiding Justice Randall Eng
Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department
Julie Anne Preng
Managing Director, Global Legal Practice
Korn/Ferry International
Dana Brakman Reiser
Vice Dean and Professor of Law
Brooklyn Law School
Stacy Caplow
Associate Dean for Professional Legal Education & Professor of Law
Brooklyn Law School
(Additional speakers TBA)
WHEN: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.
A light breakfast will be available at 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Brooklyn Law School, 250 Joralemon Street (First Floor), Brooklyn, NY
ABOUT BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL. Now celebrating its 112th year in legal education, Brooklyn Law School is an independent institution, unaffiliated with any university or college, and the only law school in Brooklyn. The Law School offers a vibrant intellectual community emphasizing teaching excellence, cutting-edge scholarship, and an innovative academic program designed to prepare students for public service, business, and private practice, nationwide and across the globe.