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As deadly wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles — with a severe warning recently issued for expected high winds — some law schools have decided to begin their spring semesters remotely in order to protect their students and faculty.
UCLA Law, which is located on the southeastern perimeter of the Palisades fire, is holding all of its classes remotely through Friday, January 17. The school’s spring semester is slated to begin on Thursday, but advanced courses have been running since January 2, and will end on January 15. Pepperdine Law, which is located on the western perimeter of the Palisades fire, will hold all of its spring semester classes remotely through Sunday, January 19. As noted by The Recorder, thus far, neither school has been affected by the fire.
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The following law schools located in the Los Angeles area started their spring semesters on time and in person: USC Gould, Loyola Law, and Southwestern Law.
We here at Above the Law extend our thoughts to all law students and law school faculty and staff affected by the raging wildfires in California. Please be safe.
Some Los Angeles Law Schools Begin Spring Semester Remotely [The Recorder]
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