Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has announced the release of Volume XVII, Issue 2 of the John Marshall Law Journal. The new issue features contributions from faculty, alumni, and the journal’s faculty advisor, with a focus on developments in legal education and diversity within the profession.
One article by Professor Vickie S. Carlton discusses how technology, globalization, and changing professional standards are influencing legal education. She advocates for integrating simulation-based and experiential learning into traditional courses to better prepare students for legal practice. According to Professor Carlton, “her classroom experience informs her research, and her research enriches her teaching.”
Attorney Miriam Perfecto, an alumna and former Editor-in-Chief of the Law Journal, examines whether Georgia should adopt ABA Model Rule 8.4(g), which prohibits harassment and discrimination in law practice. Perfecto’s article reviews arguments on both sides of the debate regarding free speech, religious liberty, and accountability for discriminatory conduct. Her contribution is noted as the first published article by a former Editor-in-Chief in the journal.
Faculty Advisor Professor Jeffrey A. Van Detta offers a reflection on the achievements of women who have contributed to the Law Journal since its founding in 2007. He highlights their leadership roles and individual accomplishments while emphasizing the school’s tradition of supporting women leaders in law.
The school stated that these works “reflect the Law Journal’s enduring mission: to elevate scholarship, foster dialogue on critical issues facing the legal profession, and honor the history and community of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.”
The full issue is available online.