Rafael Macía is a joint JD/PhD candidate in Law and Democracy with IU Maurer’s Center for Constitutional Democracy. Originally from Spain (where he obtained his LLB from the University of Navarra), Rafael completed his JD coursework in 2016 and is now in the final stages of writing his dissertation, which focuses on the legal and… Read more »
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Law and Economics Roundtable-Latin American Perspective
The Graduate Colloquium(GC) will host the collaboration event with law and Economics titled Law and Economics Roundtable on October 28. This meeting will bring more interest to IU students in the new topic in Latin American Perspective. Meeting details: Date/Time: October 28 (Friday), 12:00 PM- 1:00PM Place: on Zoom Please register in advance to attend… Read more »
Doctoral Discussion_Vitor Dias
The Graduate Colloquium meeting will host the doctoral discussion presented by Dr. Vitor Dias. The “doctoral discussion” will be held on October 27, 2022. Dr. Vitor Martins Dias, Ph.D. and LLM, will share his academic plan, career path, and publication strategies. Vitor Dias, a researcher with a background in law and the social sciences, will… Read more »
A Critical Theory of Global Colorblindness
Graduate Colloquium Collaboration Meeting with Law as Science Date/ Time : October 13 (Thursday), 12:00-1:00pm (on Zoom) Please register in advance to attend this meeting. Registration Link : : https://iu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpf-ChqTkiGtS2d-7wfubm48aIP1FZPQYU Michelle will address the components to a Critical Race Theory of Global Colorblindness (CRTGC). A CRTGC combines Critical Race Theory precepts within critical international law, world-systems… Read more »
Measuring Social Welfare, with Priority for the Worse Off
Prof. Matthew Adler (Duke law school) will present titled ” Measuring Social Welfare, with Priority for the Worse Off” at the Graduate Colloquium and Law as Science Collaboration Meeting. Date/Time : September 30, 12:00pm – 1:00 pm Place: on Zoom (Registration is Required in Advance) Zoom registration link: https://iu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqf-2pqDgsHdXDJvwtuauLG5-hm0LcxAHj BIO: Matthew D. Adler is the Richard… Read more »
Doctoral Discussion
The doctoral discussion will open to all IU Maurer’s doctoral students to discuss their academic, career, and publication plans together. As a current SJD Student, Kathy Kim will share her first-year experience at IU Maurer. She will talk about how she takes classes concerning her dissertation topic. She will further explore how she has developed… Read more »
Dissertation Defense: Salman Mufleh Al-KahtaniI
“The Saudi Judge’s Discretion in Liquidated Damages Clauses: An Applied Analytical Study in Light of Islamic Sharia Law” Presented by Salman Mufleh Al-Kahtani (S.J.D. Candidate) Date/Time: September 9, 2022/ 10:00-11:30 am(ET) Place: Faculty Conference Room (335) at IU Maurer School of Law
Dr. Jallah A. Barbu (LL.M. ’08/ S.J.D. ’09) Appointed New Dean of the University of Liberia (UL)
“The President of the University of Liberia (UL), Prof. Dr. Julius Julukon Sarwolo Nelson, Jr., officially welcomed to the University Cabinet the newly appointed Dean of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, Counselor Jallah A. Barbu, whom he appointed as Acting Dean on July 31, 2022, pending approval of the UL Board of Trustees.”… Read more »
Dissertation Defense: Eka Nugraha Putra
SJD candidate, Eka Nugraha Putra, will defend his dissertation on Monday, August 22, 11:30 a.m. EDT. The defense will be held on Zoom, and interested students and faculty are invited to attend and ask questions of the candidate following his presentation: “Criminal Defamation and Free Speech in the Digital Age.” Prof. Gabrielle Goodwin (chair) and Dean… Read more »