Miami Law Dean and M. Minnette Massey Professor of Law David Yellen discusses the changes that are coming in legal education, with J.D.-Next offered as an alternative to the LSAT and the NextGen Bar Exam, a shorter test focusing on eight foundational concepts and principles. Listen here to Season 12, Episode 1 of The Explainer.
Dean Yellen has served as dean at both Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Hofstra Law School. This is his third deanship. During his time at Loyola, it was recognized as one of the most innovative law schools in the country. He was frequently included on National Jurist magazine’s list of the 25 Most Influential People in Legal Education.
Dean Yellen’s major area of academic expertise is criminal law, particularly sentencing and juvenile justice. He has written widely about the federal sentencing guidelines, testified before the United States Sentencing Commission, advised President Clinton's transition team on white collar crime enforcement, and argued a federal sentencing case before the United States Supreme Court. He was also appointed as Special Master by the Presiding Judge of the Cook County Criminal Court to investigate claims of torture committed by a Chicago Police Commander.
