Meera Deo
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🚨 Faculty and staff surveys!
Exciting expansion for
@TheLSSSE
!!!
For 20 years our core survey has focused on the law student experience. Now, LSSSE is excited to announce a new multi-year research project aimed at understanding and addressing the challenges and experiences faced by law school faculty and staff through two new surveys!
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My most recent attempt:
Atty: What’s your profession?
Me: Teacher.
Atty: What do you teach?
Me: Law.
Atty: Which courses?
Me: Civ Pro. And Evidence.
…
Judge: Juror, we thank and excuse you.
Getting a jury summons is always a laugh for me. They’re not letting me on a panel. Ever. Seriously, just excuse active attorneys from jury duty.
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Ok this one though 💀
@meeradeo
Last time I was called warned (me retired cop). Q: Anyone know the defendant? A: Yes. Q:How do you know him? A: I arrested him for the robbery charge that gave him the felony conviction that made this possession of a firearm by a felon.
Judge: Entire pool DQ.
That was 20 yrs ago
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Most attorneys don’t want the jurors “tainted” by a fellow juror who may explain the law differently than what they get from trial. No outside info is best. A lawyer who gets on the jury often ends up the foreperson for exactly this reason. So we get struck 🤷🏽♀️
@meeradeo
I’m curious why they wouldn’t want an attorney or professor to sit on a jury? I feel like they’d be great, informed, understand how important it would be to be impartial. Would anyone explain to me why they would dismiss you? Thanks!
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Judge seeks approval from the dean 🫠
@meeradeo
My most recent attempt:
Make it through voir dire, despite saying I teach crim law & crim pro.
Next break, marshal says come with me.
In chambers, judge: Are you the dean of our local law school?
Me: Yes.
Judge: Well, you are excused of course. But how am I doing out there?
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If you think
#PartnerTrack
isn’t realistic, you missed Tyler’s pearls in E6: “Who does the firm value? Dan. Why? Bc he makes them money. Why? Bc he was born into money. That’s who always ends up on top. The system was not built for us. And the cycle just continues & continues.”
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Some personal news: after avoiding wheat, sugar, cheese, milk & more + exercising & stretching every day + drinking enough water & getting 6.5 hrs of sleep each night over the past 6 wks, the new me has no measurable difference from the old me. Plz don’t let me do this again.
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This is my THIRD day waking up before dawn, going to an airport, and trying to get home from Lisbon to LAX. Failures by
@Delta
@Iberia_en
@tapairportugal
etc => I’ve spent thousands of €€€ and $$$ on flights, hotels, taxis, meals, and more. Also my family is miserable.
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This 🧵details my whole process last time, from summons thru dismissal
Y'ALL! I made it to the courthouse as a juror! When I checked in online last night, my group had been called to the courthouse for today. Will try to live tweet how it's going. NB: still unlikely I'll be selected. /1
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Profs: I highly recommend emailing students who did a great job in class to let them know you’re impressed. It’s quick & easy—usually takes me <10 mins/wk. And they are so appreciative. Plus (see below), it’s a great way to increase confidence, participation, and engagement!
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A bad draft is better than no draft.
A bad draft is better than no draft.
A bad draft is better than no draft.
A bad draft is better than no draft.
A bad draft is better than no draft.
A bad draft is better than no draft.
#amwriting
#AcademicTwitter
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Y'ALL! I made it to the courthouse as a juror! When I checked in online last night, my group had been called to the courthouse for today. Will try to live tweet how it's going. NB: still unlikely I'll be selected. /1
I’m on call this week! Luckily, I’m not teaching. Also confident that if brought in I’ll be dismissed immediately. Nobody wants a Civ Pro + Evidence professor on the jury ☹️
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Students remind us that law schools share the blame: "We cannot allow these legal institutions to continue producing race-illiterate lawyers." They've got solns too:
1) Intellectual honesty
2) Diverse faculty
3) Race across the curriculum
4) Persistence
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I am thrilled to share my election to
@AmLawInst
. My empirical research centers the voices of marginalized and non-traditional participants in legal education and the legal profession, highlighting the ongoing need for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We are thrilled to welcome our newly elected members who will bring their expertise, and add their voices to the important and ongoing work of the Institute.
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@CA_AstroComm
Dr. Meera Deo here (JD + PhD), working to educate the next generation of lawyers and conducting research to improve diversity & inclusion in higher education.
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Check out this email from
@CreightonLaw
Dean
@jfershee
to faculty, students, and staff on a cold and snowy Omaha day. THIS is how you support families. THIS is inclusive leadership. THIS is how we transform legal education. Yes, this email deserves a star.
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My first class meets Wed. So far I've gotten three emails from students. One from a WOC addressed to "Professor Deo" + two from men addressed to "Ms. Deo" and "Professor Meera"....
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Thrilled that my article *The End of Affirmative Action* will be published in the centennial issue of
@NCLRev
! Using theory, case law, & empirical data on law students, I propose moving affirmative action beyond
#diversity
toward
#equity
&
#inclusion
. /1
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"Pandemic Pressures on Faculty" is updated & out
@PennLRev
Online!
#COVID
has taken a heavy toll, esp on caregivers, women of color, & untenured (pre-tenure + contract-based) faculty. Ignoring ongoing
#PandemicEffects
means we risk losing these profs.
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🥳The 1st set of empirical findings from my
#PandemicEffects
study will be published in
@PennLRev
Online! "Pandemic Pressures on Faculty" shares faculty challenges during
#COVID
, w/a focus on vulnerable groups. Admins: plz use the data to make real change!
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THRILLED!!!
Congratulations to LSSSE Director,
@meeradeo
, appointed as the
@ABFResearch
2020-21 William H. Neukom Fellows Research Chair in Diversity and Law!
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.
@DMConwayDean
told me to bring my ancestors into the room with me for important meetings. So today, for my presentation to the
@ABFResearch
Board, I’m wearing my grandmother’s earrings 💙
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I woke up today thinking about Sam. I’m still praying for him. If you have seen him or know anything about his whereabouts please reach out to
@veenadubal
. Let’s bring him home.
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Most attorneys don’t want the jurors “tainted” by a fellow juror who may explain the law differently than what they get from trial. No outside info is best. A lawyer who gets on the jury often ends up the foreperson for exactly this reason. So we get struck 🤷🏽♀️
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You know why I didn’t write about
#impostersyndrome
in
#UnequalProfession
? Because I didn’t find any. Instead, like in this article, my data show that “it wasn’t a lack of self-confidence that held [women of color] back. It was repeatedly facing systemic racism & bias.”
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I am so humbled by this honor and hope to do justice to Judge Spencer’s life and legacy.
Congratulations to Professor Catherine Carpenter, now the inaugural Honorable Arleigh M. and William T. Woods Chair, and Professor Meera E. Deo, the inaugural Honorable Vaino Spencer Chair on their new positions!
#GoBison
Read more on our blog:
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@EtienneT_Esq
Etienne, bias is exactly why folks don’t read evals. Nobody becomes a law prof if they can’t handle criticism or don’t want to grow. But evals often have nothing to do with ability. See
#UnequalProfession
& tons of other scholarship
@PresumedIncomp
@profallentweets
@SylviaLazos
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GOOD NEWS: we should arrive LAX in 5 hrs, after an extra 2 days of airport surfing & thousands of €€€ & $$$. My skills as a lawyer helped every step of the way—not as a litigator, but as an advocate who knows what to say & whom to ask. I’m privileged, frustrated, grateful. /13
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WE LANDED! To end the saga, our
@Delta
plane blew tires on landing so we were on tarmac b/w 2 active runways as fire crew investigated & mechanics changed tires. Deplaning now. Appropriate conclusion to a fraught journey. Thx all for your support, suggestions & concern. 🙏🏼 /14
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Obviously, I’m devastated. It feels like a rejection of my lived experience & my life’s work. But also I’m uplifted by personal msgs—from HS besties, law school friends, legal ed colleagues—offering support, validating my research, and reminding me that we will fight on together.
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ME? I’m inspired by
@TaxLawProf
@Klonick
& other law profs who speak out about travel abuses in hopes of helping ourselves & others.
@Delta
made me check my carry on 2 days ago, so I am dirty as well as exhausted, but I can still make a fuss w just a phone & a charger. /11
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@ProfSamKamin
I appreciate *so much* that you recognize how this is the norm for women--definitely on Twitter but also in professional circles, on student evals, and at faculty meetings.
#UnequalProfession
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Are you doing the work of a professor? THEN YOU'RE A PROFESSOR and should be treated as one & titled as one. Pass it on.
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I'm reviewing comments from a
@FordhamLRev
editor who was obviously a copyeditor or communications specialist before law school. Her edits are FABULOUS--they make my writing clearer while preserving my voice. I'm so grateful for the many students who improve my scholarship!
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It’s tempting to call out individual bad actors. And we should. But keep in mind racism is a STRUCTURAL problem, even in law schools. Firing one person caught on camera doesn’t signal meaningful progress. We also need to implement systemic anti-racist policies.
#UnequalProfession
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My dear ones, can you find a few moments for yourself today —to practice yoga, walk in nature, play with your dog, or take a few deep breaths? The road is long and we need you.
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I had to take a leave of absence without pay to write
#UnequalProfession
bc my former institution simultaneously 1) increased service & teaching obligations, 2) reduced pay, and 3) eliminated sabbaticals. My 1st sabbatical—in 13 yrs of law teaching—will be next year.
There is far more inequality in academia than you think. If you are at a resource-poor institution, you likely are unaware of all the resources available at rich ones. If you are at a well-resourced institution, you likely have no idea you have access to things others don't.
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On the 5th day of Diwali we celebrate siblings! To enjoy Bhao Bhiz, siblings offer prayers for long life, trade gifts, and spend time together. It’s a unique holiday that honors this special bond. Hope you all find ways to celebrate your siblings today!
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TFW your partner, who's been intubating patients every day these past 9 months, gets the
@pfizer
#CovidVaccine
! TEARS OF JOY & RELIEF!!!
#GetTheShot
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"Pandemic Pressures on Faculty," is forthcoming
@PennLawReview
Online. In it, I share findings from my
#PandemicEffects
study of faculty challenges during
#COVID
, esp for caregivers, women of color, WW, & untenured profs (pre-tenure + contract-based). 🧵/1
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Friends! "Better than BIPOC" is now out in Law & Inequality. I argue we should use "people of color" in comparisons w/whites, "women of color" w.r.t. raceXgender intersectionality, and disaggregate further ("Black," "Latina," "Chinese Am") when relevant to the data or cause. /1
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Library faculty (and Legal Writing, Clinical, Academic Support, Bar Prep) are professors too. Give them the salary—and title, and respect, and security—they have earned.
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TEARS OF JOY seeing this
#UnequalProfession
symposium in print! Thx to
@RutgersLRev
eds + authors
@profallentweets
@Priya__Baskaran
@michelebgoodwin
@Rachel_E_Lopez
@DeanKronkWarner
& esp
@ProfessorMutch
who dreamed it & made it so.
#WOC
Taking our Space! Celebration at my place!
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What cases from 1L/core upper level courses COULD lead to fabulous "diversity discussions" (classroom convos re race, gender, SES, sexual orientation, disability) tho the case book doesn't raise these implications? So, the prof or students would have to bring it up.
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Every caregiver, mother, WOC, or untenured prof in my empirical study
#PandemicEffects
on Legal Academia had MUCH LESS TIME for writing given the pivot to online learning & greater demands (at work + home) on their time. So who's able to write more? And whose voices are missing?
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PS our juror summons (waiting) area has a dozen charging stations w cords attached, half a dozen power strips, free WiFi, two “quiet rooms,” a lactation room, bathrooms, water fountain/bottle filling, staffed info window, and cafeteria just outside. Nice attention to detail! /14
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Menu items that hurt my eyes (and soul):
Banh Mi Sandwich
Ramen Noodles
Chai Tea
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I’ve waited decades of my life and 2 hours here today for this news: I’ve been called to a courtroom!!! Heading upstairs. Wish me luck.
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My Brown boy seeing his Brown uncle
@ahilan_toolong
arguing before
@Scotus
on behalf of Brown men.
#Fazaga
#RepresentationMatters
#DEI
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PS Juries are fascinating, but most of my research is on legal education, racial representation, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. I also Tweet pix of my cute dog & tasty food. If any of that interests you, follow along or read on for more.
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IT'S OUT! My
@FordhamLRev
article shares lit, methods, & anticipated findings fr my
#PandemicEffects
on Legal Academia study. TL;DR We must protect vulnerable profs--WOC, caregivers, & untenured faculty--or risk losing them altogether.
#UnequalProfession
I'm reviewing comments from a
@FordhamLRev
editor who was obviously a copyeditor or communications specialist before law school. Her edits are FABULOUS--they make my writing clearer while preserving my voice. I'm so grateful for the many students who improve my scholarship!
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Hi, friends. We’re on break. LOTS of thoughts but not sure what I can share while the case is ongoing. For now, I’m excited to be in the room where it happens, taking copious notes by hand, and thinking about what I’ll bring back to my students. /12
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I've consulted w/2 law profs at 2 different schools in the past 2 days. Both quoted to me deans who'd asked them to take it "on faith" that they'd be appropriately compensated LATER for time spent working NOW.
That's not how it works, my friends.
#KnowYourWorth
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Hello, Sunday
@washingtonpost
!
This was a fun surprise.
#PandemicEffects
If you get the Sunday Post in print like I do, turn to p2 of business section for this excellent piece all university administrators should read featuring
@esdebruin
@Aide_Macias
@meeradeo
@lingchenjhu
@TaraDWarner
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Who's joining me in San Juan 🇵🇷 for LSA? Would love a cheat sheet of who's presenting when & where. Here are details for my panel (w
@ssballakrishnen
@profmohapatra
& Julia Vazquez). Plz drop yours in the comments! 👇🏾
@law_soc
#LSA2023
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Here's my new piece, forthcoming in
@VirginiaLawRev
Online: "Why BIPOC Fails"
Thx to
@ProfGuyCharles
@Prof_lfr
@kalhan
@el_sabawi
@LibertyLouise
@MunizRaquel88
@OrinKerr
@dispositive
@ProfTolson
@ProfOsseiOwusu
@nancyleong
@RebelLawProf
@Narfnampil
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I asked for feedback from my Evidence students. How could the class be better? "More dog pictures."
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Dean Erwin Chemerinsky brings the 🔥 in the opening line of his Foreword to
@SouthwesternLaw
Review's
#UnequalProfession
Symposium: "Prof Meera E Deo has written a searing indictment of legal academia in its treatment of women and people of color, and especially women of color."
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Everyone I know with family in India is suffering. Most of us have lost multiple loved ones in just weeks (my family too). We are far away. We can’t pay final respects. We are woken in the night by calls or greeted in the morning with sorrowful texts. Be kind.
#IndiaCovidCrisis
First day back on ID consults.
My American ID consult list is on paper in my left coat pocket.
My Indian COVID consult list in my WhatsApp on my iPhone in my right coat pocket.
It’s invisible to everyone else around me.
Check in with your Indian-American friends.
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At 7:03 I got a very disappointing grant rejection. 30 mins later, I opened the door to neighbors dropping off a stunning bouquet of flowers from their garden. Unbeknownst to us all, they were working on this gift to me just when I needed it most. Thank you, universe!!
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I have the data! It reveals the *opposite* of what this article states. Law prof moms balance scholarship, service, teaching & parenting by pulling all-nighters to give feedback & taking mental health hits to be team players. They need more SUPPORT, not attacks.
#PandemicEffects
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Some thoughts re the NW lawsuit: The complaint is full of drivel & lies. But the public & personal attacks on women, POC, and esp WOC are still awful. And I’m not surprised. I wrote a WHOLE BOOK about raceXgender bias in legal academia. It. Is. Systemic.
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Shout out to editors of
@nyulawreview
! I declined their offer to publish my
#PandemicEffects
essay, but welcomed feedback. They said profs rarely ask & happily did a quick call to share FAB suggestions. No ego, just gratitude. The piece is better for it.
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I’ve had this *exact* experience in data collection! Toddlers on laps during Zoom interviews, baby monitor next to research participant, kids banging on locked door while interviewee insists she’ll ignore it for once. And the moms just persist through it all.
#PandemicEffects
Nearly every interview I’ve done w/moms this week has kids popping in to say hi, moms still in gym clothes and sweaty, calls from cars or closets (me too!), or a pause to make a snack.
Every man I’ve interviewed was in a quiet office space and was not interrupted once.
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I can tell you that 1) I’m the only one who walked a mile in the heat w a backpack to secure a $12 kale salad (worth it); and 2) the federal courthouse is more grand and beautiful than state. Heading back in. /13
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It is incredibly meaningful to hear a Supreme Court Justice nominee, a woman of color, acknowledge the personal challenges of navigating work and motherhood. We need this perspective on the highest court!
#KetanjiBrownJackson
#RepresentationMatters
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In the coffee shop where I wrote most of the articles I published as a junior scholar. Seeking inspiration for a piece I just can't seem to finish. Send tips, vibes, or pastries.
#AcademicTwitter
#AcademicChatter
#amwriting
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Getting lots of Qs on law teaching due to some "advice" floating around. So, a thread on faculty hiring drawing from qualitative data & brief quotes from
#UnequalProfession
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Hi new followers! I’m an educated, well loved, GenX woman who returns home from protests against overturning Roe to homemade feasts I cook myself to enjoy with my partner and our children while our dog naps. Though IMO cats are fine too.
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Liquor store clerk: I’m gonna need to see some age verification.
Me: I grew up watching Snorks, G-Force, He-Man, Richie Rich, Land of the Lost, Mork and Mindy, Remington Steele, Wonder Woman, and the Greatest American Hero.
Liquor store clerk: Enjoy your purchase.
Liquor store clerk: I’m gonna need to see some age verification
Me: My first year teaching, I photocopied documents onto clear plastic overhead projector sheets to show the class.
Liquor store clerk: enjoy your purchase
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I'm a law prof & seasoned public speaker. I'm an expert on legal ed & the legal profession. I teach future lawyers about court procedures, incl voir dire. I took a whole course on Juries. And yet, I WAS NERVOUS ANSWERING QUESTIONS UNDER OATH, IN A COURTROOM, BEFORE A JUDGE! /23
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If you teach law students, you're a PROFESSOR. That's what I'll call you. Tenure should value your teaching & service work too.
#FacultyNewsFriday
Should tenure be offered exclusively to law school professors who produce scholarly work? Why are some who teach law called 'instructor' rather than 'professor'? Professor
@meeradeo
discusses these issues with the ABA Journal. Read more:
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I’m outside a courtroom. Bailiff came out. Says he’ll take roll. Those selected will get 3-digit code so we aren’t identified by name on the record. Then they’ll start jury selection. Guessing phones off once I’m inside but I’ll try to take good mental notes. Hope I get thru! /11
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We’ve been released for the day w instructions to return Mon at 9:15. So far I’m out ~$75 but have gained a wealth of knowledge. And Mon I’ll be paid $15 for my time! Stay tuned for more info then. /15
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Today, I talked to my kids about what it means to take a personal day. We take our obligations VERY seriously. Also there are times when everything is overwhelming or stressful and we need a break. And that’s ok. ❤️
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Today, the 1st day of Diwali, we light a diwa and pray to Yama, the Lord of Death. As all things begin, so they must also come to an end. We thank the God of death for his role in the cycle of life. And I'm mindful of those we collectively lost this yr, esp my own loved ones 🤎
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“Symbolic progress placates people who are pushing for change & it also invites backlash from those who want to maintain the status quo. So you might end up worse off than where you started.” Proud to be quoted w some heavy hitters in today's
@nytimes
!
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Highlights from a powerful🧵:
*65 entry level hires at 46 schools (lowest
#s
since 2017)
*100% had a fellowship, clerkship, &/or adv degree
*88% had a fellowship
*45% have a doctorate & JD
*21% have a JD from Yale
We say we value
#DEI
, but this is not the path to
#inclusion
.
Entry-level law school hiring report. This isn’t a full listing; it’s just entry-level hires reported to me by 5/17/21, and only tenure-track at U.S. law schools. Highlights follow, full report (will include updates over time) at Thread: 1/8
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They made it look so pretty 🤩
Professor
@meeradeo
argues that the term ‘BIPOC’ is insufficient for, and actively harmful to, the current moment.
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Most women law faculty are “accidental professors,” folks with the skills and expertise to excel in legal academia who just hadn’t considered this a viable path for themselves. Imagine who would join us if we made academia more accessible!
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@MattPHausmann
Not sure. But that was the furthest I’d ever made it. And wasn’t insta-denied. Was a strike (not sure by whom).
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