2020 CULJP-Sponsored Law &Society Association Virtual Meeting
The Consortium organizes and presents panels on undergraduate teaching and research at the Law and Society Association annual meeting and the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Law, Culture and the Humanities.
2020 Law and Society Association Virtual Meeting (Denver, Colorado)
Virtual/Denver, CO Panels:
CULJP Virtual Panel 1: "Methods of Teaching Undergraduate Law and Society"
Saturday, May 30th, from 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM EST
“This service panel focuses on how we teach law and society to undergraduate students. Panelists are invited to discuss topics such as innovative assignments, syllabus design, capstone courses, and interdisciplinary research methods. In addition, we welcome broader conversations about the relationship between methods of teaching and curricular offerings, how best to amplify the voices of people of color, and the role of student research in teaching undergraduates. While panelists will begin the session by introducing topics or issues particularly relevant to their institutional settings, members of the audience are also invited to be part of the conversation."
CULJP Virtual Panel 2: "Teaching (Undergraduate) Law and Society During Times of Crisis"
Saturday, May 30th, from 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM EST
“Teacher/scholars will reflect on teaching undergraduates at particularly turbulent times. Dr. Scheppele will focus on "Teaching on the Edge" prepping from the news the minute before class as well as teaching new events that have not been processed by "the literature" yet. Dr. Liu will focus on "Teaching Sociolegal Studies in the Age of Anti-Globalization and Populism" using examples from both Canada and East Asia. Dr Sanchez-Urribarri will speak on "(Ongoing) Reflections Regarding Venezuela's Crisis" as a Venezuelan socio-legal scholar located in Australia, focusing on a dramatic, complex crisis that has torn Venezuela apart over the last few years. Dr Ghosh will focus on teaching violence in conflict areas drawing on her experience in India/South Asia. Dr. Mishra will reflect on teaching race and immigration in a U.S. liberal arts classroom."
CULJP Virtual Panel 3: "New Directions in Socio-Legal Undergraduate Education"
Saturday, May 30th, from 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM EST
“This panel brings together scholars pursuing novel pedagogical approaches involving different aspects of undergraduate socio-legal education. We discuss new initiatives in curriculum development and enhancement, including: novel approaches to traditional Law and Society education; innovative modalities of assessment and evaluation; service learning courses and other opportunities for engagement beyond the classroom; internationalisation of the curriculum, including study tours; the use of new technologies in and beyond the classroom; teaching and learning of new methodological techniques; and other approaches reflecting pedagogical innovation. CULJP is appreciative of the participation of Haley Duschinski and Raul Sanchez Urribarri, as well as that of Douglas Smith and Paul Collins."
2019 Law and Society Association Annual Meeting (Washington, D.C.)
"Finding and Thriving in a Tenure-Track Undergraduate Focused Job"
“Interdisciplinary legal studies education is a unique and vibrant field - and applying for jobs within it is different than applying for positions within more standard disciplinary homes at research-focused institutions. To explore these differences, CULJP hosted a fantastic panel featuring Jean Carmalt (John Jay College of Criminal Justice), Paul Collins (University of Massachusetts Amherst), Renee Cramer (Drake University), Aaron Lorenz (Ramapo College), and Jamie Rowen (University of Massachusetts Amherst). The panelists reflected on, and offered advice for, the job market in law and society for teaching-focused institutions. Among other topics, the panelists and audience members discussed issues of diversity, cover letters, teaching portfolios, the “job talk” and teaching demonstration, and the intangible things hiring institutions look for when evaluating candidates. This panel was capped off by a great question and answer session with a very engaged audience. The Consortium plans to hold similar panels at future Law and Society Association meetings.”
"Undergraduate Research Panel"
“Undergraduate research is an increasing part of the faculty experience. CULJP hosted a service panel featuring faculty and students discussing how they have included undergraduates in their research processes. We are incredibly thankful to Danielle Rudes (George Mason University), Shannon Portillo (University of Kansas), Liz Chiarello (Saint Louis University), and Lori Sexton (University of Missouri-Kansas City) for their participation. Students reflected on their experiences with research, and faculty discussed strategies for blending a research based pedagogy with their full slate of faculty responsibilities. Many of the those featured on our panel have shared their insights on our CULJP Blog, and we invite you to continue the conversation on pedagogy there.”
"Transnational Study Tours"
“In this roundtable, speakers shared their experiences of conducting transnational study tours focusing on socio-legal education. Experiences range from: Brandeis in The Hague that allows students to explore first-hand how international courts and organizations confront a range of global problems including ethnic violence, human rights violations, and reconciliation; A Ramapo study abroad program where through engagement with communities, activists and lawyers, and Adivasi and Dalit communities in India, the course focuses on how lived experiences script the vocabulary of human rights; Human Rights, Law and Justice class in Northern Ireland; and Research Tour in New Orleans; amongst others. We are extraordinarily grateful for the participation of Haley Duschinski (Ohio University), Sanghamitra Padhy (Ramapo College), Raul Sanchez (Urribarri La Trobe University), Reginald Sheehan (Michigan State, NSF), Kerstin Steiner (La Trobe Law School), and Melissa Stimell (Brandeis University).”
2018 Law and Society Association Annual Meeting (Toronto)
"Undergraduate Legal Studies: The Concept, the Association, and the Field"
This panel is focused on the field of Undergraduate Legal Studies and the relationship between the Consortium of Undergraduate Law and Justice Programs (CULJP) and the professional interdisciplinary legal studies associations such as Law and Society Association (LSA) and Law, Culture and the Humanities (LCH). The conversation will be on the concept of legal studies, assessing the relationship between these associations and the field of undergraduate legal education.
"Involving Undergraduates in Research at Teaching-Oriented Institutions"
Faculty at teaching-oriented institutions often want to involve undergraduate students in research, but have few institutional supports to do so. This panel showcased and discussed strategies for involving undergraduates in curricular and co-curricular research activities at teaching-oriented institutions. In the panel, faculty members and students will analyze the promises and limitations of various strategies of research involvement including research in the context of traditional coursework, assistantships, and university centers for community-based learning. By discussing these strategies, the panel will help faculty at a variety of teaching-oriented institutions successfully promote, encourage, and implement research activities for their students.
"Finding and Thriving in a Tenure-Track Undergraduate-Focused Job"
Interdisciplinary legal studies education is a unique and vibrant field - and applying for jobs within it is different than applying for positions within more standard disciplinary homes at research-focused institutions. This panel includes faculty from undergraduate teaching-centered institutions who hire often in the fields related to law and society. The panel will offer reflections on, and advice for, the job market for these types of positions. We will discuss issues of diversity, cover letters, teaching portfolios, the 'job talk' and teaching demonstration, and the intangible things we look for when evaluating candidates to become our colleagues.
Virtual/Denver, CO Panels:
CULJP Virtual Panel 1: "Methods of Teaching Undergraduate Law and Society"
Saturday, May 30th, from 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM EST
“This service panel focuses on how we teach law and society to undergraduate students. Panelists are invited to discuss topics such as innovative assignments, syllabus design, capstone courses, and interdisciplinary research methods. In addition, we welcome broader conversations about the relationship between methods of teaching and curricular offerings, how best to amplify the voices of people of color, and the role of student research in teaching undergraduates. While panelists will begin the session by introducing topics or issues particularly relevant to their institutional settings, members of the audience are also invited to be part of the conversation."
- Jean Carmalt (Chair), John Jay College of Criminal Justice, [email protected]
- William Garriott, Drake University, [email protected]
- Rosalind Kabrhel, Brandeis University, [email protected]
- Sanghamitra Padhy, Ramapo College, [email protected]
- Leah Wing, University of MA Amherst, [email protected]
CULJP Virtual Panel 2: "Teaching (Undergraduate) Law and Society During Times of Crisis"
Saturday, May 30th, from 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM EST
“Teacher/scholars will reflect on teaching undergraduates at particularly turbulent times. Dr. Scheppele will focus on "Teaching on the Edge" prepping from the news the minute before class as well as teaching new events that have not been processed by "the literature" yet. Dr. Liu will focus on "Teaching Sociolegal Studies in the Age of Anti-Globalization and Populism" using examples from both Canada and East Asia. Dr Sanchez-Urribarri will speak on "(Ongoing) Reflections Regarding Venezuela's Crisis" as a Venezuelan socio-legal scholar located in Australia, focusing on a dramatic, complex crisis that has torn Venezuela apart over the last few years. Dr Ghosh will focus on teaching violence in conflict areas drawing on her experience in India/South Asia. Dr. Mishra will reflect on teaching race and immigration in a U.S. liberal arts classroom."
- Jinee Lokaneeta (Chair), Drew University, [email protected]
- Shrimoyee Ghosh, Azim Premji University, [email protected]
- Side Liu, University of Toronto, [email protected]
- Sangay Mishra, Drew University, [email protected]
- Raul Sanchez Urribarri, La Trobe University, [email protected]
- Kim Lane Scheppele, Princeton University, [email protected]
CULJP Virtual Panel 3: "New Directions in Socio-Legal Undergraduate Education"
Saturday, May 30th, from 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM EST
“This panel brings together scholars pursuing novel pedagogical approaches involving different aspects of undergraduate socio-legal education. We discuss new initiatives in curriculum development and enhancement, including: novel approaches to traditional Law and Society education; innovative modalities of assessment and evaluation; service learning courses and other opportunities for engagement beyond the classroom; internationalisation of the curriculum, including study tours; the use of new technologies in and beyond the classroom; teaching and learning of new methodological techniques; and other approaches reflecting pedagogical innovation. CULJP is appreciative of the participation of Haley Duschinski and Raul Sanchez Urribarri, as well as that of Douglas Smith and Paul Collins."
- Haley Duschinski (Chair), Ohio University, [email protected]
- Raul Sanchez Urribarri (Chair), La Trobe University [email protected]
- Douglas Smith, Brandeis University [email protected]
- Paul Collins, University of MA Amherst [email protected]
2019 Law and Society Association Annual Meeting (Washington, D.C.)
"Finding and Thriving in a Tenure-Track Undergraduate Focused Job"
“Interdisciplinary legal studies education is a unique and vibrant field - and applying for jobs within it is different than applying for positions within more standard disciplinary homes at research-focused institutions. To explore these differences, CULJP hosted a fantastic panel featuring Jean Carmalt (John Jay College of Criminal Justice), Paul Collins (University of Massachusetts Amherst), Renee Cramer (Drake University), Aaron Lorenz (Ramapo College), and Jamie Rowen (University of Massachusetts Amherst). The panelists reflected on, and offered advice for, the job market in law and society for teaching-focused institutions. Among other topics, the panelists and audience members discussed issues of diversity, cover letters, teaching portfolios, the “job talk” and teaching demonstration, and the intangible things hiring institutions look for when evaluating candidates. This panel was capped off by a great question and answer session with a very engaged audience. The Consortium plans to hold similar panels at future Law and Society Association meetings.”
"Undergraduate Research Panel"
“Undergraduate research is an increasing part of the faculty experience. CULJP hosted a service panel featuring faculty and students discussing how they have included undergraduates in their research processes. We are incredibly thankful to Danielle Rudes (George Mason University), Shannon Portillo (University of Kansas), Liz Chiarello (Saint Louis University), and Lori Sexton (University of Missouri-Kansas City) for their participation. Students reflected on their experiences with research, and faculty discussed strategies for blending a research based pedagogy with their full slate of faculty responsibilities. Many of the those featured on our panel have shared their insights on our CULJP Blog, and we invite you to continue the conversation on pedagogy there.”
"Transnational Study Tours"
“In this roundtable, speakers shared their experiences of conducting transnational study tours focusing on socio-legal education. Experiences range from: Brandeis in The Hague that allows students to explore first-hand how international courts and organizations confront a range of global problems including ethnic violence, human rights violations, and reconciliation; A Ramapo study abroad program where through engagement with communities, activists and lawyers, and Adivasi and Dalit communities in India, the course focuses on how lived experiences script the vocabulary of human rights; Human Rights, Law and Justice class in Northern Ireland; and Research Tour in New Orleans; amongst others. We are extraordinarily grateful for the participation of Haley Duschinski (Ohio University), Sanghamitra Padhy (Ramapo College), Raul Sanchez (Urribarri La Trobe University), Reginald Sheehan (Michigan State, NSF), Kerstin Steiner (La Trobe Law School), and Melissa Stimell (Brandeis University).”
2018 Law and Society Association Annual Meeting (Toronto)
"Undergraduate Legal Studies: The Concept, the Association, and the Field"
This panel is focused on the field of Undergraduate Legal Studies and the relationship between the Consortium of Undergraduate Law and Justice Programs (CULJP) and the professional interdisciplinary legal studies associations such as Law and Society Association (LSA) and Law, Culture and the Humanities (LCH). The conversation will be on the concept of legal studies, assessing the relationship between these associations and the field of undergraduate legal education.
- Jinee Lokaneeta, Drew University (chair)
- Valerie Hans, Cornell Law School
- Renee Cramer, Drake University
- Jon Gould, American University
- Michael McCann, University of Washington
- William Rose, Albion College
"Involving Undergraduates in Research at Teaching-Oriented Institutions"
Faculty at teaching-oriented institutions often want to involve undergraduate students in research, but have few institutional supports to do so. This panel showcased and discussed strategies for involving undergraduates in curricular and co-curricular research activities at teaching-oriented institutions. In the panel, faculty members and students will analyze the promises and limitations of various strategies of research involvement including research in the context of traditional coursework, assistantships, and university centers for community-based learning. By discussing these strategies, the panel will help faculty at a variety of teaching-oriented institutions successfully promote, encourage, and implement research activities for their students.
- Monica Williams, Weber State University (chair)
- Shannon Portillo, University of Kansas (discussant)
- Sidney Bannister, University of Kansas
- Monica Williams, Weber State University
- Ruth Alminas, Fort Lewis College
- Danielle Rudes, George Mason University
- Madelaine Tesori, Weber State University
"Finding and Thriving in a Tenure-Track Undergraduate-Focused Job"
Interdisciplinary legal studies education is a unique and vibrant field - and applying for jobs within it is different than applying for positions within more standard disciplinary homes at research-focused institutions. This panel includes faculty from undergraduate teaching-centered institutions who hire often in the fields related to law and society. The panel will offer reflections on, and advice for, the job market for these types of positions. We will discuss issues of diversity, cover letters, teaching portfolios, the 'job talk' and teaching demonstration, and the intangible things we look for when evaluating candidates to become our colleagues.
- Jean Carmalt, John Jay University of Criminal Justice, (chair)
- Amelie Barras, York University
- Paul Collins, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Renee Cramer, Drake University
- Aaron Lopez, Ramapo College
2017 Law and Society Association Annual Meeting (Mexico City)
"Involving Undergraduates in Research"
This roundtable offered a range of ways that professors can, and do, involve undergraduates in research projects – from research labs to Honors Theses, to bringing undergraduates in to research relationships with our work.
This roundtable will offer perspectives from hiring committees at a range of institutions, as well as from folks recently on
the job market. We will discuss what particular things search committees look for, in teaching-focused programs with an interest or specialization in Legal Studies.
"Involving Undergraduates in Research"
This roundtable offered a range of ways that professors can, and do, involve undergraduates in research projects – from research labs to Honors Theses, to bringing undergraduates in to research relationships with our work.
- Jinee Lokaneeta, Drew University (chair)
- Jennifer Carlson, University of Arizona
- Haley Duschinski, Ohio University
- Shannon Portillo, University of Kansas
- Danielle Rudes, George Mason University
- Lori Sexton, University of Missouri - Kansas City
- Mary Nell Trautner, University of Buffalo, SUNY
This roundtable will offer perspectives from hiring committees at a range of institutions, as well as from folks recently on
the job market. We will discuss what particular things search committees look for, in teaching-focused programs with an interest or specialization in Legal Studies.
- Renee Cramer, Drake University (chair)
- Matthew Canfield, New York University
- Joanna Grisinger, Northwestern University
- Lauren McCarthy, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Mark Miller, Clark University
- Michael Yarbrough, John Jay College (CUNY)
2016 Law and Society Association Annual Meeting (New Orleans, LA)
“The Relationship Between Undergraduate Legal Studies and Law School Education, a Perspective from Undergrad Professors”
“Landing a Law and Society Job at a Teaching Institution”
The academic job market is a difficult place to be - and candidates need to think through how to present themselves for a wide array of positions. Interdisciplinary legal studies education is a unique and vibrant field - and applying for jobs within it is different than applying for positions within more standard disciplinary homes at research-focused institutions. This roundtable included faculty from several undergraduate teaching-centered institutions, who hire often in the fields related to law and society. It also included faculty who mentor graduate students towards these positions. The roundtable offered our collective reflections on, and advice for, the job market for these types of positions. We discussed cover letters, teaching portfolios, the 'job talk' and teaching demonstration, and the intangible things we look for, when evaluating candidates to become our colleagues.
“Teaching Café”
At this "cafe" style panel, participants moved from table to table, talking about the different approaches to undergraduate teaching brought by each of the several participants. From lobbying state legislators, to ride alongs with city police, faculty in this cafe described how they engage students in a wide range of experiential learning. They use moot courts, mock trials, and a research lab to immerse their students in undergraduate legal education.
2016 Association for the Study of Law, Culture, and the Humanities Annual Meeting (Hartford, CT)
Roundtable on the Role of Culture and Humanities in the Future of Undergraduate Legal Studies
2015 Law and Society Association Annual Meeting (Seattle, WA)
Engaging Undergraduates in Law and Society Research
Attendees of this roundtable engaged in a dialogue about the various ways undergraduates can be involved in law and society research - from more traditional undergraduate research assistantships on faculty-led projects, to innovative and cutting-edge student-led research initiatives. The roundtable gathered faculty and undergraduates from a range of institutional settings to discuss the challenges and opportunities of this fulfilling work.
Undergraduate Law & Society/Legal Studies: Defining the Field, the Questions, the Outcomes, and the Methods
This roundtable explored what it means to engage in undergraduate legal studies/law and society education. Highlighting multiple perspectives and locales, the roundtable participants discussed the common questions, methods, and assumptions that constitute our field of inquiry and study - and sought to understand places of divergence and difference. The roundtable participants are from a wide-range of institutions: law schools, undergraduate-focused colleges, research universities, and law schools - and from a range of geographic locales.
“The Relationship Between Undergraduate Legal Studies and Law School Education, a Perspective from Undergrad Professors”
- Renee Cramer, Drake University (chair)
- Daniel LaChance, Emory University
- Jinee Lokaneeta, Drew University
- Aaron Lorenz, Ramapo College
- Jamie Rowen, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
“Landing a Law and Society Job at a Teaching Institution”
The academic job market is a difficult place to be - and candidates need to think through how to present themselves for a wide array of positions. Interdisciplinary legal studies education is a unique and vibrant field - and applying for jobs within it is different than applying for positions within more standard disciplinary homes at research-focused institutions. This roundtable included faculty from several undergraduate teaching-centered institutions, who hire often in the fields related to law and society. It also included faculty who mentor graduate students towards these positions. The roundtable offered our collective reflections on, and advice for, the job market for these types of positions. We discussed cover letters, teaching portfolios, the 'job talk' and teaching demonstration, and the intangible things we look for, when evaluating candidates to become our colleagues.
- Renee Cramer, Drake University (chair)
- Paul Collins, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- Renee Cramer, Drake University
- Sarah Hampson, University of Washington Tacoma
- Aaron Lorenz, Ramapo College
- Anna-Maria Marshall, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Shannon Portillo, University of Kansas
- Mary Nell Trautner, University at Buffalo, SUNY
- Monica Williams, Weber State University
“Teaching Café”
At this "cafe" style panel, participants moved from table to table, talking about the different approaches to undergraduate teaching brought by each of the several participants. From lobbying state legislators, to ride alongs with city police, faculty in this cafe described how they engage students in a wide range of experiential learning. They use moot courts, mock trials, and a research lab to immerse their students in undergraduate legal education.
- Renee Cramer, Drake University (chair)
- Jean Carmalt, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- William Garriott, Drake University
- Lauren McCarthy, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Danielle Rudes, George Mason University
- Mihaela Serban, Ramapo College of New Jersey
- Lori Sexton, University of Missouri, Kansas City
- Michael Yarbrough, John Jay College (CUNY)
2016 Association for the Study of Law, Culture, and the Humanities Annual Meeting (Hartford, CT)
Roundtable on the Role of Culture and Humanities in the Future of Undergraduate Legal Studies
- Renee Cramer, Drake University (chair) - "Interdisciplinary Legal Education"
- William Rose, Albion College - "Law in/and the Liberal Arts: Politics, Professional Location, and the Production of Knowledge About Law"
- Jinee Lokaneeta, Drew University - Contribution to "The Role of Culture and Humanities in the Future of Undergraduate Legal Studies"
- Austin Sarat, Amherst College - "The Past, Present, and Future of Undergraduate Legal Studies"
- Daniel LaChance, Emory University - Contribution to Roundtable on The Role of Culture and Humanities in the Future of Undergraduate Legal Studies
2015 Law and Society Association Annual Meeting (Seattle, WA)
Engaging Undergraduates in Law and Society Research
Attendees of this roundtable engaged in a dialogue about the various ways undergraduates can be involved in law and society research - from more traditional undergraduate research assistantships on faculty-led projects, to innovative and cutting-edge student-led research initiatives. The roundtable gathered faculty and undergraduates from a range of institutional settings to discuss the challenges and opportunities of this fulfilling work.
- Renee Cramer, Drake University (chair/discussant)
- Renee Dinsmore, University of Kansas
- Danielle Rudes, George Mason University
- Parker Stinski, Drake University
- Mikhala Stutzman, Drake University
- Justine Tinkler, University of Georgia
- Monica Williams, Weber State University
Undergraduate Law & Society/Legal Studies: Defining the Field, the Questions, the Outcomes, and the Methods
This roundtable explored what it means to engage in undergraduate legal studies/law and society education. Highlighting multiple perspectives and locales, the roundtable participants discussed the common questions, methods, and assumptions that constitute our field of inquiry and study - and sought to understand places of divergence and difference. The roundtable participants are from a wide-range of institutions: law schools, undergraduate-focused colleges, research universities, and law schools - and from a range of geographic locales.
- William Rose, Albion College (chair/discussant)
- Pratiksha Baxi, Center for the Study of Law and Governance
- Lynette Chua, National University of Singapore
- Jinee Lokaneeta, Drew University
- Susan Sterett, Virginia Tech NCR
- Melissa Stimell, Brandeis University