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50 years: a look back at how far we’ve come
In celebration of The Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law 50th anniversary, President Matt Nehmer reflects on the school’s history and looks toward its future.
SideBar Podcast
Cohosted by our Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Jackie Gardina, J.D., Ed.D., SideBar podcast engages in frank and open discussions with local, state, and national experts about issues related to individual and civil rights and what steps we can take to protect them.
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Reimagining Higher Education for the Knowledge Economy
Jackie Gardina, J.D., dean and chief academic officer at The Colleges of Law, discusses how higher education can adapt to support student success. There is no doubt higher education needs
Legal Currents and Futures: ChatGPT’s Limitations: A Closer Look
Jeanne Eicks, J.D., associate dean of Graduate and Lifelong Learning Programs at The Colleges of Law, explores the limitations of ChatGPT when applied to the legal industry. Readers who saw
Reframing the Student Debt Conversation
Jackie Gardina, J.D., dean and chief academic officer at The Colleges of Law, discusses the issue of student debt in terms of higher education. Opponents of canceling student debt have
The Battle for Democracy Starts in the Classroom
Jackie Gardina, J.D., dean and chief academic officer at The Colleges of Law, discusses how the classroom is critical for defending democracy. I have been thinking a lot about educational
Legal Currents and Futures: ChatGPT: A Versatile Tool for Legal Professionals
Jeanne Eicks, J.D., associate dean of Graduate and Lifelong Learning Programs at The Colleges of Law, discusses the implications of ChatGPT for the legal industry. ChatGPT has taken the world
Legal Currents and Futures: Regulations, Standards, and Oversight Can Fix Our DoNotPay Problem and Preserve Access to Justice Progress
Jeanne Eicks, J.D., associate dean of Graduate and Lifelong Learning Programs at The Colleges of Law, discusses the legal industry’s reaction to DoNotPay. DoNotPay, a company that provides legal services
Legal Currents and Futures: A New Blog Series from The Colleges of Law
Jeanne Eicks, J.D., associate dean of Graduate and Lifelong Learning Programs at The Colleges of Law, sets the stage for a new blog series: Legal Currents and Futures. The legal
Can I Practice Law with a Master of Arts in Law Degree?
While a Master of Arts in Law degree does not allow you to practice law, it can open doors to emerging career avenues and opportunities. Prospective students seeking the right
An Innovative Legal Degree for a Changing Professional Landscape
This online legal studies degree program offers an opportunity for those with an interest in law related careers to gain a solid footing in the field. Until recently, anyone interested
