The Legal Writing Institute (LWI), the Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD), and LexisNexis are pleased to announce the 2025 Legal Writing Scholarship Grants for professors of legal research and communication. These grants reflect the three organizations’ commitment to the professional development of legal research and communication educators. Each year, LWI, ALWD, and LexisNexis award several scholarship/research grants to legal research and communication professors. These scholarship/research grants enable gifted educators to spend their summers exploring scholarly ideas and producing scholarship that will assist others in the field of legal research and communication. While preference is given to proposals in the field of legal research and communication, consideration will be given to all proposals from legal research and communication professionals. The scholarship grants provide evidence of the three organizations’ support for the scholarly pursuits of legal research and communication professionals. Grant applications are due no later than March 14, 2025. Click here for more details.
Planning for ALWD’s 2027 Biennial Conference has begun, and you are cordially invited to submit a proposal to host the conference! More information is available here.
The ALWD New Members Committee invites you to join our Virtual Spotlight Series! This series offers a chance for new members and veterans to connect virtually, sharing candid conversations about the challenges and joys of our work. Each session will be hosted by a member of the New Members Committee, who will shine a spotlight on a key topic while fostering conversation and connection among attendees. Mark your calendar for the following sessions:
• January 16th, 12:30 PM Eastern
Faculty Politics
Hosted by Sue Liemer (Elon Law)
• February 19th, 12:30 PM Eastern
Making Skills Instruction More Interactive
Hosted by Irina Gott (Northeastern University Law School)
• March 10th, 3:00 PM Eastern
Mentoring New Faculty
Hosted by Megan McAlpin (University of Oregon)
• April 24th, 12:00 PM Eastern
Grading Tips and Commiseration
Hosted by Marie Callaway Kellner (University of Idaho)
In the days leading up to each session, the ALWD New Members Committee will post a link to join the session via the listerv.
ALWD is pleased to announce the 2025 ALWD Teaching Grants for faculty who teach legal research and writing. These grants reflect ALWD’s commitment to the professional development of legal research and writing faculty. They enable gifted educators to spend their summers exploring teaching ideas of interest to them and to produce teaching tools, materials, and curricula that will assist others in the field.
ALWD Teaching Grants are open to full-time and adjunct faculty who teach legal research and writing. Joint applications with faculty who teach other subjects are welcomed. The number of grants awarded depends on the quality of the applications and funds available; grants typically range from $1,500 to $3,750.
The Announcement and Application explain eligibility and the application process. Also, several grant recipients have volunteered to serve as mentors if you have questions; you will find their names and contact information on the Teaching Grant Mentors page. The deadline for applications is February 3, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. PST.
We look forward to receiving your applications!
2025 ALWD Teaching Grants Committee
- Aliza Milner, chair
- Catherine Fregosi
- Rachel Goldberg
- Ann Killenbeck
- Cathy Lizotte