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Law schools across the country have been managing complicated issues related to free speech and academic freedom for many years. These issues have come into even sharper focus given requirements under the newly adopted ABA Standard 208 and the variety of pressures brought to bear on law school leadership in light of events, programming, controversial…
Read More about Law Deans Clearinghouse on Academic Freedom & Free SpeechAdmission Cycle Recap with Prelaw Advisors Date: Thursday, June 27th from 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST/1:00 – 2:00 pm CT/12:00 – 1:00 pm MT/11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST As admissions officers reflect on the cycle just past (well, nearly), a panel of prelaw advisors will provide insights from their perspective on applicants’ experiences. This…
Read More about AALS Section on Pre-Law Education and Admission to Law School WebinarDate: Tuesday, April 2nd from 3:30 – 5:00 pm EST/2:30 – 4:00 pm CT/1:30 – 3:00 pm MT/12:30 pm – 2:00 pm PT Discussion will include changes in structure and content scope, status of adoption among jurisdictions, preparing students and graduates in anticipation of the new exam, advocating for adoption (or not) in your jurisdiction,…
Read More about The Next Gen Bar Exam – Preparation for Adopters and Alternatives to AdoptingThat’s a Wrap! Congratulations Commencement Survivors! The academic year has drawn to a close, and our newest class of graduates is on to bar prep. Not necessarily quieter in IA, of course. Thank you to everyone who attended the IA Section’s spring social on Commencement Cheers & Tears. It offered opportunities for stories and tips…
Read More about Institutional Advancement Newsletter – May/June 2023AALS Deans Forum Steering Committee Creates Law Deans Clearinghouse for Student Mental Health Members of the AALS Deans Forum Steering Committee have created a new resource to help law schools address issues related to student mental health and well-being. The Law Deans Clearinghouse for Student Mental Health launched on the AALS website in March and…
Read More about Law Deans Clearinghouse for Student Mental HealthLaw students across the country are reporting an increasing need for support with mental health, wellness, and wellbeing while in law school. In a 2021 survey of law student well-being published in the University of Louisville Law Review, nearly 70% of respondents indicated that they needed help in the past year for emotional or mental…
Read More about Law Deans Clearinghouse for Student Mental HealthHappy Holidays! As 2022 comes to a close the IA Section Executive Committee wishes you and your loved ones a happy holiday season. Our final webinar of the year takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, December 6 at 12 PM EST/9 AM PST: Alumni Engagement Insights from the NALP Foundation Report presented by Skip Horne and his…
Read More about Institutional Advancement Newsletter – December 2022Happy New (Academic) Year! As 2022 turns toward fall and the new academic year is solidly underway, your IA Section Executive Team has a full schedule of virtual programming in store. Join us on Wednesday, September 21 for a timely and informative conversation about Reunion and Alumni Weekend, and save the date for the upcoming…
Read More about Institutional Advancement Newsletter – September 2022Fall is upon us! As we come to the last three months of 2022, the IA Section has two more timely virtual programs on the calendar. Join us on Wednesday, November 2, for an informative conversation about Collaboration on Marquee Events and Gifts. On November 30, we will hear the NALP Foundation’s insights for IA…
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