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Frampton on the Origins of the Representative Jury Thomas Ward Frampton (University of Virginia School of Law) has posted The Radical Roots of the Representative Jury on the Yale Law Journal website.  Here is the abstract:  For most of American history, the jury was considered an elite institution, composed of “honest and intelligent men,” esteemed in their communities for their “integrity,” “reputation,” or “sound judgment.” As a result, jurors were overwhelmingly male, jurors were overwhelmingly white, and jurors disproportionately hailed from the middle and upper social classes.

Frampton on the Origins of the Representative Jury

Thomas Ward Frampton (University of Virginia School of Law) has posted The Radical Roots of the Representative Jury on the Yale Law Journal website.  Here is the abstract:  For most of American history, the jury was considered an elite…

UVA Law’s 2025 Yearbook From “the best” to “the most,” these superlatives highlight moments and achievements at the University of Virginia School of Law in 2025.

From #SCOTUS standouts to student competitors, check out our 2025 superlatives, which highlight moments and achievements at #UVALaw during the past year.

Considering Trust and Safety's Past, Present, and Future Podcast Episode · The Tech Policy Press Podcast · 11/30/2025 · 59m

LISTEN: Prof. @daniellecitron.bsky.social discusses her co-authored article tracing the evolution of trust and safety with tech policy.

Professors Recognized by AALS for Civil Procedure Research Professor Rachel Bayefsky of the University of Virginia School of Law has won the Association of American Law Schools’ Junior Scholarship Award for her scholarship in civil procedure. Professor Payvan...

Prof. @rachelbayefsky.bsky.social has won @theaals.bsky.social Junior Scholarship Award for her article “Judicial Institutionalism.” Prof. @payvandahdout.bsky.social earned an honorable mention.

YouTube video by University of Virginia School of Law What Law Professors Look for on Exams

WATCH: Prof. George Cohen explains the four things professors look for in #lawschool exams.

Opinion | Lawfare is a downward spiral. Here’s an escape hatch. Put concerns about political prosecutions before a bipartisan jury of former U.S. attorneys.

Prof. Saikrishna Prakash argues that Congress should allow judges to impanel a jury of former U.S. attorneys to assess the propriety of politically motivated indictments. @washingtonpost.com

Okay, so this exists now! 😬

Inside, you'll find: the IWW, Tom Mooney, the First Red Scare, labor juries, the ILD, the Gastonia Strike, Angelo Herndon, Euel Lee, Scottsboro, riots at the Supreme Court, Charles Hamilton Houston, Pauli Murray, the Worker's Defense League, FDR using a racial slur . . .

Taboo and Repugnant Roundup (Week of 12/1/25) Designer babies, reproductive labor in India, surrogacy money, Trump and Penn

This week’s roundup covers IVF/PGT debates, India’s restrictive ART/SRA laws, a major surrogacy-escrow scandal, and Penn rejecting a federal request for Jewish student/faculty data.

She Saved for Years for IVF. A Divorce Jeopardized the Embryos. Costly and emotionally taxing efforts to have children can be jeopardized when couples split.

How does the use of in vitro fertilization affect future battles over custody and child support? Prof. @naomicahn.bsky.social weighs in. @wsj.com

YouTube video by University of Virginia School of Law Professors Discuss Exam-Taking Strategies

WATCH: Profs. George Cohen, Anne Coughlin and Thomas Nachbar advise first-year students on best strategies for taking #lawschool exams.

Ep 165 - Total Return Swaps Total Return Swaps There have been reports in the financial press about the use of Total Return Swaps to provide credit to governments (e.g., Angola), often in situations where the government can't

LISTEN: Prof. Mitu Gulati and University of North Carolina Prof. Mark Weidemaier discuss the use of total return swaps to provide credit to governments.

Taboo and Repugnant Roundup (Week of 11/25) Thoughts on taboo trades, repugnant markets, and academia this week

In this week's Substack: private judges, the closure of the AMA Journal of Ethics, debates over libertarian eugenics, and new international plasma data from Peter Jaworski.
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And that’s a wrap! Our final #RepugnantTransactions meeting of the semester, complete w/ gifts & a guest visit from UCLAs Gabriel Rossman. Gosh I love these @uvalaw.bsky.social students!! One of many “Holy cow I get paid to do this?!?” moments

Reproductive Labor in India with Prabha Kotiswaran - Taboo Trades My guest today is Prabha Kotiswaran, a Professor of Law & Social Justice at King’s College London. Professor Kotiswaran’s main areas of research include criminal law, transnational criminal law, f...

How do caste, class, and national identity shape India’s decisions on reproductive labor? And why did concerns about “international shame” help drive the ban on commercial surrogacy? A nuanced conversation with Prabha Kotiswaran on the latest Taboo Trades.
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"There's so much room for unexpected connection at UVA Law — so ask a classmate to hang out, grab dinner or study together." Alejandra Ganoza Muniz '25

Learn more about the community and student life at #UVALaw. at.virginia.edu/2zasEVV

The Politics of Privacy: Danielle Citron Delivered 70th Miller Lecture - Georgia State University News - College of Law, Events - On Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, Professor Danielle Citron delivered the 70th Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture at Georgia State University College of Law with a frank assessment of the current state ...

In the 70th Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture at the Georgia State University College of Law, Prof. @daniellecitron.bsky.social discussed how privacy, technology and democratic norms intersect in the current political landscape. news.gsu.edu/2025/11/21/t...

Nothing better than getting to present my work with @ariezra.bsky.social and talk ideas with the great @jvagle.me —ever insightful friend and colleague. Loved giving the Miller Lecture at Georgia State Law!

Schwartzman, Schragger, & Tebbe on Religious Preference Micah Schwartzman (University of Virginia School of Law), Richard Schragger (University of Virginia School of Law), & Nelson Tebbe (Cornell Law School) have posted The Structure of Religious Preference (139 Harv. L. Rev. 211 (2025)) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Over the last decade, the Supreme Court has revolutionized the law of religious freedom. At this point, the picture is reasonably clear.

Schwartzman, Schragger, & Tebbe on Religious Preference

Micah Schwartzman (University of Virginia School of Law), Richard Schragger (University of Virginia School of Law), & Nelson Tebbe (Cornell Law School) have posted The Structure of Religious Preference (139 Harv. L. Rev. 211 (2025)) on SSRN.…

"In addition to clinics, Virginia Law has a wonderful variety of professional skills classes, and I took as many as I could fit into my schedule." Cam Moody '25

Learn from graduates why #UVALaw is No. 1 in Best Classroom Experience for law schools. at.virginia.edu/2zasEVV

Ready for Exam Season? Prepare With These 10 Guides Watch and read up on the best tips and stories about exams we’ve produced on the University of Virginia School of Law website over the years.

Finals season is around the corner. Read up on the best tips and content from #UVALaw over the years about how to approach exams.

'Rural Versus Urban: The Growing Divide That Threatens Democracy' | Miller Center REGISTER FOR IN-PERSONREGISTER FOR ONLINEJoin us for an important conversation on the economic and social factors driving political polarization, particularly the growing urban/rural divide in America...

Prof. Richard Schragger will be a speaker Dec. 12 for the #UVA Miller Center’s discussion on @cornelluniversity.bsky.social Prof. Suzanne Mettler’s book “Rural Versus Urban: The Growing Divide That Threatens Democracy.”

"I tried four cases my 2L summer between the Office of Special Prosecutions and the Ketchikan District Attorney's Office, both in Alaska." Zac Hayburn '25

Read about how #UVALaw prepares graduates for success. at.virginia.edu/2zasEVV

Vanessa Vogler ’16 has been named chief administrative officer of PGA of America. @pganews.bsky.social @law360.bsky.social

The Making of a Law Journal Note Authors and editors of student notes published in University of Virginia School of Law academic journals share how ideas evolve into in-depth legal scholarship.

Learn how the #UVALaw students who write and edit student notes turn ideas and research into in-depth legal analysis.

Trump Judges Outdo Biden Appointees in Total Opinions, Out-of-Circuit Cites, Study Finds| Law.com A preliminary draft of the study analyzed the performance of all federal judges under age 55 who were active between January 2023 and December 2024, using total opinions as a measure of productivity a...

In a new study, Prof. Mitu Gulati and @nyulaw.bsky.social Prof. Stephen Choi analyze President Donald Trump’s federal appellate appointees’ influence on the judiciary. @thenlj.bsky.social

"Interning at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia exposed me to a wide array of legal problems and showed me just how much work it takes to get the law right." Connor Fitzpatrick '25

Recent graduates share what they learned from their studies at #UVALaw. at.virginia.edu/2zasEVV

Fall Frames: Favorite Photos From Student Life This Season Get a glimpse of the busy lives of students at the University of Virginia School of Law during the heart of fall, including classes, studying, events — and a trip to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Students find the familiar rhythms of fall at #UVALaw in classes, at events, and in flashes of exhilaration at #SCOTUS, in Richmond and at home plate.

S7 E6: The Education Rights Institute at UVA Law UVA Law Professor and Education Rights Institute Director Kimberly Jenkins Robinson discusses her passion for education rights and why she founded ERI, how law students are critical to the institute’s

LISTEN: Admissions Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 talks to Prof. Kimberly Jenkins Robinson about her passion for education rights and why she founded #UVALaw’s Education Rights Institute.

25 leaders, 25 moments at 25 years: Danielle Citron Whenever her name is mentioned, the immediate reaction is always one of admiration. An inspiring, remarkable, thoughtful leader and mentor to many, Danielle K.

Beyond touched. Thank you @iapp.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/pulse/25-lea...

Taboo and Repugnant Roundup (Week of 11/17) Thoughts on taboo trades, repugnant markets, and academia this week

New this week: funeral-expense reimbursement for organ donors, intimate-obligations doctrine, India’s LDT debates, and a striking case of assisted reproduction and criminal law. A roundup for scholars interested in markets, bodies, and the limits of commodification.