{"id":108440,"date":"2025-02-14T16:18:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T00:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/02\/14\/the-fight-for-rights-continues-the-view-from-legal-academia\/"},"modified":"2025-02-14T16:18:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T00:18:09","slug":"the-fight-for-rights-continues-the-view-from-legal-academia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/02\/14\/the-fight-for-rights-continues-the-view-from-legal-academia\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fight For Rights Continues: The View From Legal Academia"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/JAB187-SQUARE-1-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In this episode of The Jabot I chat with Jackie Gardina, Dean and Chief Academic Officer at The Colleges of Law, about systemic change, legal education, and the hurdles to entering the legal profession. Gain insights on LGBTQ rights, bar exam reform, and advice for future law students. A must-listen for those interested in modern legal challenges!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From clinical therapy to a passion for law.<\/li>\n<li>Systemic change as a career theme.<\/li>\n<li>Multiple pathways to change: Don\u2019t Ask, Don\u2019t Tell.<\/li>\n<li>Legal battles and the evolution of rights.<\/li>\n<li>Repeal challenges for LGBTQIA rights.<\/li>\n<li>Voting rights history as a movement.<\/li>\n<li>State-level demonization of LGBTQ youth.<\/li>\n<li>Federalism\u2019s effect on state rights.<\/li>\n<li>Bar exam as an exclusionary mechanism.<\/li>\n<li>Disconnect between bar exam and legal practice.<\/li>\n<li>COVID as an inflection point for bar reform.<\/li>\n<li>The push for bar exam reform in California.<\/li>\n<li>Critique of law school\u2019s alignment with practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It\u2019s a reminder that even when we aren\u2019t winning, we\u2019re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n<p>Happy listening!<\/p>\n<p>&lt;iframe title=\u201dEmbed Player\u201d src=\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35283440\/height\/128\/theme\/modern\/size\/standard\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/0cb3ab\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/font-color\/FFFFFF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35283440\/height\/128\/theme\/modern\/size\/standard\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/0cb3ab\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/font-color\/FFFFFF<\/a>\u201d height=\u201d128\u2033 width=\u201d100%\u201d scrolling=\u201dno\u201d allowfullscreen=\u201d\u201d webkitallowfullscreen=\u201dtrue\u201d mozallowfullscreen=\u201dtrue\u201d oallowfullscreen=\u201dtrue\u201d msallowfullscreen=\u201dtrue\u201d style=\u201dborder: none;\u201d&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><em><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-80083 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/IMG_5243-1-scaled-e1623338814705-620x568.jpg?resize=174%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"160\" title=\"\">Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1XC11QhFCWxWr4NQrk2sEA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Jabot podcast<\/a>, and co-host of <a href=\"https:\/\/legaltalknetwork.com\/podcasts\/thinking-like-a-lawyer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thinking Like A Lawyer<\/a>. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email <a href=\"mailto:kathryn@abovethelaw.com?subject=Your%20Column\" target='_blank\"' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">her<\/a> with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/02\/the-fight-for-rights-continues-the-view-from-legal-academia\/%E2%80%9C\/\/twitter.com\/Kathryn1%22%E2%80%9D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Kathryn1<\/a>\u00a0or Mastodon <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/02\/the-fight-for-rights-continues-the-view-from-legal-academia\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Kathryn1@mastodon.social.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/02\/the-fight-for-rights-continues-the-view-from-legal-academia\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Fight For Rights Continues: The View From Legal Academia<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Above the Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/JAB187-SQUARE-1-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In this episode of The Jabot I chat with Jackie Gardina, Dean and Chief Academic Officer at The Colleges of Law, about systemic change, legal education, and the hurdles to entering the legal profession. Gain insights on LGBTQ rights, bar exam reform, and advice for future law students. A must-listen for those interested in modern legal challenges!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From clinical therapy to a passion for law.<\/li>\n<li>Systemic change as a career theme.<\/li>\n<li>Multiple pathways to change: Don\u2019t Ask, Don\u2019t Tell.<\/li>\n<li>Legal battles and the evolution of rights.<\/li>\n<li>Repeal challenges for LGBTQIA rights.<\/li>\n<li>Voting rights history as a movement.<\/li>\n<li>State-level demonization of LGBTQ youth.<\/li>\n<li>Federalism\u2019s effect on state rights.<\/li>\n<li>Bar exam as an exclusionary mechanism.<\/li>\n<li>Disconnect between bar exam and legal practice.<\/li>\n<li>COVID as an inflection point for bar reform.<\/li>\n<li>The push for bar exam reform in California.<\/li>\n<li>Critique of law school\u2019s alignment with practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It\u2019s a reminder that even when we aren\u2019t winning, we\u2019re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n<p>Happy listening!<\/p>\n<p>&lt;iframe title=\u201dEmbed Player\u201d src=\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35283440\/height\/128\/theme\/modern\/size\/standard\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/0cb3ab\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/font-color\/FFFFFF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35283440\/height\/128\/theme\/modern\/size\/standard\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/0cb3ab\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/font-color\/FFFFFF<\/a>\u201d height=\u201d128\u2033 width=\u201d100%\u201d scrolling=\u201dno\u201d allowfullscreen=\u201d\u201d webkitallowfullscreen=\u201dtrue\u201d mozallowfullscreen=\u201dtrue\u201d oallowfullscreen=\u201dtrue\u201d msallowfullscreen=\u201dtrue\u201d style=\u201dborder: none;\u201d&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><em><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80083 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/IMG_5243-1-scaled-e1623338814705-620x568.jpg?resize=174%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"160\" title=\"\">Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1XC11QhFCWxWr4NQrk2sEA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Jabot podcast<\/a>, and co-host of <a href=\"https:\/\/legaltalknetwork.com\/podcasts\/thinking-like-a-lawyer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thinking Like A Lawyer<\/a>. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#1f747e6b776d66715f7e7d70697a6b777a737e68317c7072206c6a7d757a7c6b2246706a6d3a2d2f5c70736a7271\" target=\"_blank&quot;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">her<\/a> with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/02\/the-fight-for-rights-continues-the-view-from-legal-academia\/%E2%80%9C\/\/twitter.com\/Kathryn1%22%E2%80%9D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Kathryn1<\/a>\u00a0or Mastodon <a href=\"https:\/\/mastodon.social\/@Kathryn1%22%22\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@[email\u00a0protected].<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of The Jabot I chat with Jackie Gardina, Dean and Chief Academic Officer at The Colleges of Law, about systemic change, legal education, and the hurdles to entering the legal profession. 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