Nachman is very vocal about his vision for AASE: to further elevate the status and security of ASP professionals by helping advocate for pay equity and position security, enhancing professional development opportunities, and strengthening community and collaboration. Nachman aims to work closely with law schools, accrediting bodies, and legal education organizations to ensure ASP professionals are
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Farewell Justice Souter
I have actually had a conversation with only one Supreme Court Justice about law,[1]and that was Justice David Souter-who died just last week. During my second year of law school, my now husband and I happened upon the ABA Midyear…
AASE at Your Service: Treasurer
As Treasurer, Sarah created the first annual budget in our organization’s history. Even if you have not met Sarah personally, you have undoubtedly benefitted from her efforts on your behalf. Sarah works diligently to manage our funding sources to keep member dues as low as possible. Through Sarah’s advocacy, AASE has increased the amount of…
Reflections of an ASP Newbie: Lessons from My First Three Years in Academic Success
Just under three years ago, I stepped into the world of Academic Success with a lot of excitement, curiosity, and more than a little imposter syndrome. Like so many who find themselves in ASP, I hadn’t set out with a…
Save the Date!
For the Northeast Consortium of Academic Support Professionals (NECASP) End of Year Business Meeting Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. EST on Zoom (info below) On the agenda: Elevation of Board Members to their new roles. Election of Secretary….
Scholarship Spotlight: Mistaken About Mistakes
Elissa Jacob, Mistaken About Mistakes: Error Analysis as an Untapped Tool for Law School Success 45 Pace L. Rev. 445 (2025).* https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4960352 Mistakes in the legal classroom have historically been sources of embarrassment and avoided at all costs. However, emerging…
LawU 201 has left the building
Today I taught the last session of a course I created about 7 years ago for undergraduates. It had the entirely vague title, “Introduction to Law,” and had to be taught by law faculty back when our undergraduate law major…
Academic Success & Professionalism Program Instructor – Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
Provides academic support and implement instructional programs under the guidance and approval of the Assistant Dean. Essential Job Functions: The first priority of all members of the Shepard Broad College of Law is to serve our clients–the applicants, students, and…
AASE at Your Service: Treasurer-elect
As the AASE Treasurer-elect, Tia serves on the Board of Directors and on the Budget Committee. In addition to being a delightful friend and colleague, Tia is the Board liaison to the Assessment Committee. For the 2025-2026 program year Tia will take the role of Treasurer and will be the Association’s Chief Financial Officer.
If…
What to Do When You Receive Unsuccessful Bar Exam Results
So, you didn’t pass the bar. Let’s just pause right there. First, take a breath. It can feel like the end of the world, especially after three (or more) years of grinding through law school. But here’s the truth that…