The New England Law Review fall paper symposium was held on November 5th at New England Law l Boston. It showcased Professor Gail Hupper’s article “Educational Ambivalence: The Rise of a Foreign-Student Doctorate in Law.” Professor Hupper is a Visiting Scholar at Harvard Law School and her article explores the evolution of the J.S.D. and S.J.D. programs. Although originally designed for graduates of United States law schools, these programs are now primarily intended for students who obtained their initial legal education outside of the United States. 

Professor Hupper explores some of the inherent tensions in United States legal education. She discusses the struggle between academics and professional training. Her article is the third part in a study that looks at the history of the Doctor of Juridical Science, a degree primarily meant to train professors and other legal scholars, and how the degree can contribute to legal concepts both inside and out of the United States. 

The symposium featured Professor Hupper a Visiting Scholar from Harvard University, as the keynote speaker, as well as feedback and commentary from a panel of prominent legal voices, including:

• Professor Paulo Barrozo, Boston College Law School

• Professor Carole Silver, Northwestern University School of Law

• Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs Gordon Silverstein, Yale Law School