“An ECUPLer for Life!”: A Return to The School That Changed My Life Twice.
I would have easily said yes to a two-month visit to SUIBE on its own. I was able to assist a longtime friend, return to Shanghai, help SUIBE with more internationalization activities, and teach LEALS in-person for the first time in seven years. It was a great experience and we are already in talks for…
7 Years Later: China, SUIBE, and a Great 2-Month *In-Person* LEALS!
When I returned to the U.S. in June 2018 after 2.5 years in China, I knew I’d be back pretty soon. I quickly returned in Fall 2018 as part of a recruitment trip to China and India for St. John’s Law. But a career move to Florida and then the pandemic delayed the next trip.…
The Daily Find: Stories from September 2025
I’ll highlight the stories in the news that I covered in the Daily Find. Without a Duolingo reminder to keep me going, I’ve somehow managed to post something every day since I launched on May 9. September 1: Ilya Shapiro, Trump Should Thank the Federalist Society, City Journal, Summer 2025, https://www.city-journal.org/article/trump-federalist-society-judges-leonard-leo (connection to LEALS and…
The Daily Find (Instagram): Stories from August 22-31
I’ll highlight the stories in the news that I covered in the Daily Find. Without a Duolingo reminder to keep me going, I’ve somehow managed to post something every day since I launched on May 9. You can check the stories every day through Instagram @BeyondNonJD. And no need to follow unless you’d like to…
The Daily Find (Instagram): Stories from August 15-21
I’ll highlight the stories in the news that I covered in the Daily Find. Without a Duolingo reminder to keep me going, I’ve somehow managed to post something every day since I launched on May 9. You can check the stories every day through Instagram @BeyondNonJD. And no need to follow unless you’d like to…
The Daily Find (Instagram): Stories from August 8-14
I’ll highlight the stories in the news that I covered in the Daily Find. Without a Duolingo reminder to keep me going, I’ve somehow managed to post something every day since I launched on May 9. You can check the stories every day through Instagram @BeyondNonJD. And no need to follow unless you’d like to…
The Daily Find (Instagram): Stories from August 1-7
I’ll highlight the stories in the news that I covered in the Daily Find. Without a Duolingo reminder to keep me going, I’ve somehow managed to post something every day since I launched on May 9. You can check the stories every day through Instagram @BeyondNonJD. And no need to follow unless you’d like to…
The Daily Find (Instagram): Stories from July 25-31
I’ll highlight the stories in the news that I covered in the Daily Find. Without a Duolingo reminder to keep me going, I’ve somehow managed to post something every day since I launched on May 9. You can check the stories every day through Instagram @BeyondNonJD. And no need to follow unless you’d like to…
Three LL.M. Topics I’m Honestly Still Surprised I Have to Discuss!
I believe there is more information than ever available to LL.M. prospects. Which is a good thing. But that requires sifting through information, determining what information to trust, and a couple other things. Three topics that I think are important and wish I didn’t have to explain to people after they started programs. LL.B.-LL.M. Combined…
California’s February 2025 Bar Exam Stats and Tough Questions to Ponder
The February 2025 California Bar Exam Statistics are out! And I completed my Summer 2025 teaching (though I still have to grade). First off, congratulations to everyone who passed. Including the very large (historically speaking) percentage of foreign-educated takers who passed. I am glad you received good news under what must have been beyond stressful…
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