By Felicia Dusha, Editor-in-Chief Photo courtesy of pixabay.com While it is generally understood that criminal convictions can lead to traditional forms of punishment such as incarceration, monetary fines, and supervision following or in lieu of incarceration, what is less known is that criminal convictions, or mere criminal charges, can carry […]
By John Brophy, Features Editor Photo Courtesy of Unsplash.com The rules for character evidence both federally and in Pennsylvania are inadequate. Currently, Pennsylvania restricts character evidence testimony to reputation only, while the federal standard permits character evidence in the form of opinion testimony. Character evidence is critically important in criminal […]
By Jack Bradley, Blog Editor Photo Courtesy of Pixels The admissibility of forms of creative expression in criminal trials is a challenging issue that must strike a delicate balance between justice and artistic freedom.[1] In the past few years, several popular rap artists, such as Young Thug, Gunna, and YNW […]
By Amelia Trello, Features Editor Photo courtesy of pixabay.com Pennsylvania bar examination results for the July exam are released in mid-October.[1] Until the release date, law school graduates around the state anxiously wait to see if the last three years of schooling and subsequent three months of studying paid off. […]
By Riley Del Rey, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Professor Lauren Gailey It’s been said that a man can’t step in the same river twice for it’s a different river and he’s a different man. Pittsburgh native, 2014 Summa Cum Laude graduate of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law […]
By John Brophy, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pixabay.com Nobody wants to admit it, but employment search in law school is an ends-driven system, which drives students to pursue jobs that will pay the bills, rather than what they can contribute to the profession. In 2020, the American Bar Association […]
By Mia Holtzein-Sirman, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pixabay.com Charter schools are publicly funded yet independently run. This means they rely on government funding but are not required to adhere to a state’s curriculum or standards. Charter schools were conceived to allow more flexibility in teaching styles and curriculum planning.[1] They […]
By Regan Jarvis, Feature Editor Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Beginning in 2025, law school applicants may no longer be required to take the Law School Admissions Test (“LSAT”).[1] This decision was determined by a vote by the American Bar Association (“ABA”), after a longstanding debate on the merits of the exam.[2] The […]
By Felicia Dusha, Feature Editor Photo courtesy of unsplash.com In December 2020, Congress voted to restore Pell Grants for incarcerated students after a 26-year ban.[1] Beginning July 1, 2023, over 700,000 incarcerated adults will become Pell Grant eligible.[2] This will enable students who are enrolled in eligible prison educational programs to pursue […]
By Jacob Schramm, Feature Editor Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Celebrities, athletes, scientists, and politicians, including former President Barack Obama, have commented on the impact that teachers have made on their lives.[1] Bill Gates credited his fourth-grade English teacher with stoking his passion for learning at a pivotal time in his life, […]
