The Pepperdine University School of Law's trial advocacy team earned first place last weekend at the sixth annual American Bar Association (ABA) Labor and Employment Trial Advocacy Competition in Washington D.C.Third-year law students Richard Gillespie Hannah Montgomery and Zack Shine along with second-year student Seth Laursen formed the team that scored the victory against … [Read more...] about School of Law team wins national trial advocacy competition
Nature's Voice: Small decisions create Great Pacific problem
That Evian bottle you haphazardly throw out after a long day at the beach or the plastic bag you flippantly discard following a trip to Target may seem to be of little consequence. After all you recycle the majority of your waste right? A restaurant to-go container here and a bit of shrink-wrap there in a random trash receptacle isn't a big deal is it? Besides we've been using … [Read more...] about Nature's Voice: Small decisions create Great Pacific problem
Alumni offer networking
For students who are looking for jobs and internships alumni could be their greatest resource. As Career Week commences students have many opportunities to network with alumni in their prospective fields. "Career week is a collaborative between all of Pepperdine's five schools and Alumni Affairs Executive Director of Alumni Affairs Catherine Kort said. All of the … [Read more...] about Alumni offer networking
Obama eschews party politics
It is no secret that President Obama can come off as feisty and matter-of-fact but this attitude is precisely what seems to strike a chord in the hearts of Americans. His candor is clearly not without opposition yet his ideals are genuine enough to inspire hope in millions. Obama's State of the Union address may have frustrated some viewers but it also may have brought back … [Read more...] about Obama eschews party politics
Justice Kennedy imparts wisdom wit to capacity crowd at School of Law
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy discussed the theory and practice of law with an overflow audience at the School of Law Wednesday the 22nd anniversary of his unanimous confirmation to the Supreme Court.But as many of the questions indicated Kennedy has been at the center of some of the nation's most controversial judicial decisions.Observers say Kennedy provided the deciding … [Read more...] about Justice Kennedy imparts wisdom wit to capacity crowd at School of Law