Professor Varanini
@professorvaranini.bsky.social
Law professor teaching academic and bar success. She/her/hers. Lover of books 📚, the law ⚖️, pets 🐾, and crafts 🪡. 📍Bay Area
I’m looking forward to reading this 👇
May 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I’m looking forward to reading this 👇
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Such an interesting article on the eugenic roots of the three-strike rules by @danielloehr.bsky.social 👇🔥
So, the takeaway is that habitual offender laws did not emerge from the tough on crime era in the late 1900s, but instead from the eugenics movement in the early 1900s. The Howard Law Journal published my research on this last month.
May 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Such an interesting article on the eugenic roots of the three-strike rules by @danielloehr.bsky.social 👇🔥
Whoever finds the mini dog biscuit in the bathroom at work will be very, very confused.
a black and white dog is sitting on a couch with its tongue out and asking what .
ALT: a black and white dog is sitting on a couch with its tongue out and asking what .
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April 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Whoever finds the mini dog biscuit in the bathroom at work will be very, very confused.
TGIF I preordered myself this book today 😬🥰📚
LAST DAY to get 25% off @barnesandnoble.com preorders of LAWLESS!
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April 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
TGIF I preordered myself this book today 😬🥰📚
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I taught a US citizenship class to South Sudanese refugees in Nebraska, 2006-2007. Fleeing civil war, they worked arduous jobs at a meat packing plant. Many had no literacy in any language.
But they studied hard for a citizenship exam which many native-born Americans would not be able to pass.
But they studied hard for a citizenship exam which many native-born Americans would not be able to pass.
April 6, 2025 at 5:54 AM
I taught a US citizenship class to South Sudanese refugees in Nebraska, 2006-2007. Fleeing civil war, they worked arduous jobs at a meat packing plant. Many had no literacy in any language.
But they studied hard for a citizenship exam which many native-born Americans would not be able to pass.
But they studied hard for a citizenship exam which many native-born Americans would not be able to pass.
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April 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Many times when I start an email from my phone, I accidentally type “Ho” instead of “Hi.” 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ Luckily, I catch it often.
On the bad days, I don’t. 🫠😵💫
On the bad days, I don’t. 🫠😵💫
March 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Many times when I start an email from my phone, I accidentally type “Ho” instead of “Hi.” 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ Luckily, I catch it often.
On the bad days, I don’t. 🫠😵💫
On the bad days, I don’t. 🫠😵💫
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Here is an open letter signed from UChicago AAUP signed by over 200 faculty to our administration on what we believe this moment requires:
uchicagoaaup.wordpress.com
uchicagoaaup.wordpress.com
March 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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The fight going on in the Democratic Party right now is not between hard left, left and moderate. It’s between those who want to fight and those who want to cave. And Team Fight stretches across all ideological aspects of the Party. Misread this at your own peril.
March 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The fight going on in the Democratic Party right now is not between hard left, left and moderate. It’s between those who want to fight and those who want to cave. And Team Fight stretches across all ideological aspects of the Party. Misread this at your own peril.
emotional support pickle 🥒
D1,020,933 - issued in 2024 for a design for "a crochet emotional support pickle." #DesignPatents
March 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
emotional support pickle 🥒
Congratulations and HAPPY PUB DAY to @haksgaard.bsky.social 🥳🥳🥳 Her book looks phenomenal! You can pick up a copy at the link below 👇
It is publication day for "The Rural Lawyer"!
This book was such a joy to write. This project started with a bunch of roadtrips to rural law offices to interview lawyers. I learned so much about the rural practice of law and am thrilled to share my findings.
www.cambridge.org/us/universit...
This book was such a joy to write. This project started with a bunch of roadtrips to rural law offices to interview lawyers. I learned so much about the rural practice of law and am thrilled to share my findings.
www.cambridge.org/us/universit...
The Rural Lawyer | Socio-legal studies
www.cambridge.org
March 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Congratulations and HAPPY PUB DAY to @haksgaard.bsky.social 🥳🥳🥳 Her book looks phenomenal! You can pick up a copy at the link below 👇
Attending this webinar today: Marginalization in the Legal Academy: A Case Study of Academic Support. Such a phenomenal panel👏👏👏
I encourage anyone who works in, or whose work is impacted by, legal education to join us for this *gloves off* conversation about Marginalization in the Legal Academy on March 12 at 1PM CT.
Register here: lsac-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register here: lsac-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
March 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Attending this webinar today: Marginalization in the Legal Academy: A Case Study of Academic Support. Such a phenomenal panel👏👏👏
Very excited for this webinar that’s about to begin: The Future of Bar Admissions. It’s critically important, especially in light of the chaos that was the February 2025 California bar exam and with the Next Gen Bar Exam on the horizon.
March 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Very excited for this webinar that’s about to begin: The Future of Bar Admissions. It’s critically important, especially in light of the chaos that was the February 2025 California bar exam and with the Next Gen Bar Exam on the horizon.
Looks like the California Bar Exam will be back to in person testing for July: newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/califor...
California Supreme Court Issues Statement on February Bar Exam
The California Supreme Court has issued a statement on the "troubling reports of technical failures, delays, and other irregularities" in last week's administration of the California Bar Examination.
newsroom.courts.ca.gov
March 4, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Looks like the California Bar Exam will be back to in person testing for July: newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/califor...
A reminder to share your thoughts about the February 2025 California Bar Exam by 2pm Pacific today. It’s so important that The California Supreme Court, Bar Examiners, and Board of Trustees hear from us at tomorrow’s meeting.
A short email will do: [email protected]
A short email will do: [email protected]
You can comment at the meeting and/or submit a comment, regardless of whether you can attend. Email: [email protected]
March 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A reminder to share your thoughts about the February 2025 California Bar Exam by 2pm Pacific today. It’s so important that The California Supreme Court, Bar Examiners, and Board of Trustees hear from us at tomorrow’s meeting.
A short email will do: [email protected]
A short email will do: [email protected]
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I'm crowd sourcing ideas about why we should care about voter turnout for my new book. If you're interested in providing your thoughts, please respond here:
forms.gle/8z5hnK7B1Ppc...
forms.gle/8z5hnK7B1Ppc...
Why Should We Care About Voter Turnout?
A place for Professor Josh Douglas of the University of Kentucky to crowd source information for his new book, tentatively titled The Forgotten 1/3
forms.gle
March 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I'm crowd sourcing ideas about why we should care about voter turnout for my new book. If you're interested in providing your thoughts, please respond here:
forms.gle/8z5hnK7B1Ppc...
forms.gle/8z5hnK7B1Ppc...
The Heritage Foundation has a short survey about DOGE and cuts to government spending if you’d like to share your thoughts: secured.heritage.org/the-doge-sur...
The Heritage DOGE Survey | The Heritage Foundation
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March 3, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The Heritage Foundation has a short survey about DOGE and cuts to government spending if you’d like to share your thoughts: secured.heritage.org/the-doge-sur...
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Heads up, lawyers and law students. The @americanbar.org is stepping up.
www.abajournal.com/web/article/...
www.abajournal.com/web/article/...
Free virtual boot camp seeks to recruit and educate civil rights advocates
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
www.abajournal.com
March 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Heads up, lawyers and law students. The @americanbar.org is stepping up.
www.abajournal.com/web/article/...
www.abajournal.com/web/article/...
TGIF! I invite you to scream with me, if you’re feeling so inclined.
Scream Queens Chanel Oberlin GIF
ALT: Scream Queens Chanel Oberlin GIF
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March 1, 2025 at 12:35 AM
TGIF! I invite you to scream with me, if you’re feeling so inclined.
This week was extremely difficult for California Bar takers. Approximately 5,000 examinees sat for the California State Bar Exam. A number of changes were implemented prior to the exam and they resulted in a massive exam failure that may have impacted all applicants in one way or another.
February 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This week was extremely difficult for California Bar takers. Approximately 5,000 examinees sat for the California State Bar Exam. A number of changes were implemented prior to the exam and they resulted in a massive exam failure that may have impacted all applicants in one way or another.
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Watching @pbs @americanexperience.bsky.social on Walter White, the early and decades-long leader of the NAACP in the first half of the 20th century. LEARN about him.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/america...
www.pbs.org/wgbh/america...
Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP | American Experience | PBS
The story of civil rights hero Walter White — one of the most influential Black men in mid-century America and leader of the NAACP from 1929 to 1955, yet one of the least known figures in civil rights history.
www.pbs.org
February 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Watching @pbs @americanexperience.bsky.social on Walter White, the early and decades-long leader of the NAACP in the first half of the 20th century. LEARN about him.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/america...
www.pbs.org/wgbh/america...
If you want to read an excellent and well-researched book on the future of attorney licensing, based on the history of bar exams and law schools, grab a copy of Joan’s book. She provided a discount code! 👇
Thanks! You can use HOWARTH20 for 20% off.
Shaping the Bar | Stanford University Press
The comprehensive source on attorney licensing and how to reform it.
www.sup.org
February 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
If you want to read an excellent and well-researched book on the future of attorney licensing, based on the history of bar exams and law schools, grab a copy of Joan’s book. She provided a discount code! 👇
The State Bar of California will offer a fee waiver for the July 2025 exam to folks who withdraw from February 2025 or who fail the February 2025 exam. Read the press release here: www.calbar.ca.gov/About-Us/New...
The State Bar of California
Protecting the public & enhancing the administration of justice.
www.calbar.ca.gov
February 22, 2025 at 4:19 AM
The State Bar of California will offer a fee waiver for the July 2025 exam to folks who withdraw from February 2025 or who fail the February 2025 exam. Read the press release here: www.calbar.ca.gov/About-Us/New...
I really love book mail because it combines two of my favorite things. And then it leads to one of mu other fave things: reading!
Here’s this week’s book mail 👇
Here’s this week’s book mail 👇
February 13, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I really love book mail because it combines two of my favorite things. And then it leads to one of mu other fave things: reading!
Here’s this week’s book mail 👇
Here’s this week’s book mail 👇
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Are you a person who thinks rent is too high? Are you in Denver? Are you free on the 20th of February?
Well do I have the event for you: Join us at a casual chance to chat with other folks who are mostly, but not entirely, interested in housing on Thursday, February 20th at Spangalang Brewery!
Well do I have the event for you: Join us at a casual chance to chat with other folks who are mostly, but not entirely, interested in housing on Thursday, February 20th at Spangalang Brewery!
February 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Are you a person who thinks rent is too high? Are you in Denver? Are you free on the 20th of February?
Well do I have the event for you: Join us at a casual chance to chat with other folks who are mostly, but not entirely, interested in housing on Thursday, February 20th at Spangalang Brewery!
Well do I have the event for you: Join us at a casual chance to chat with other folks who are mostly, but not entirely, interested in housing on Thursday, February 20th at Spangalang Brewery!