ABA legal education section revises law school reporting requirements amid the pandemic
ABA JOURNAL — Going forward, the ABA’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar will review fewer law school files with individual student information for purposes of employment outcomes reporting.
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BLOOMBERG LAW — The American Bar Association was attempting to shake off years of declining membership and financial struggle with fresh programs and a renewed emphasis on social justice while trying to make itself relevant among tech-savvy professionals.
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UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS — Memphis Law is proud to host the American Bar Association’s 19th Amendment traveling exhibit, “100 Years After the 19th Amendment: Their Legacy, and Our Future,” in our Student Lounge from August 18-28.
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SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Congratulations to the 2019-2020 staff of The Advocate, which has won the American Bar Association’s Law School Newspaper National Award of Excellence for 2020!
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ABA JOURNAL — Resolutions regarding distance-education programs, the adoption of emergency policies by law schools, teach-out plans and provisional program approval were approved this week by the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates.
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ABA JOURNAL — A resolution urging state courts of last resort to defer in-person bar exams during the COVID-19 pandemic and develop alternate plans to license candidates was adopted Tuesday by the ABA.
Read More about ABA recommends states postpone all in-person bar exams during the pandemicABA task force explores the legal profession after the pandemic
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION — The coronavirus pandemic has rocked the world and thrust everyone into a so-called “new normal.” All facets of business and society have been affected — and the legal profession is no exception.
Read More about ABA task force explores the legal profession after the pandemicABA launches Practice Forward website to support lawyers during the pandemic
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION — The American Bar Association today announced the launch of the Practice Forward website, which will serve as a clearinghouse of ABA-related information and resources to support and advance the practice of law and the judicial system amid potential long-term changes due to COVID-19.
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ABA JOURNAL — In a year of uncertainty, one thing is certain: The 2020 ABA Annual Meeting will once again offer attendees a memorable roster of special events, CLE programs and networking opportunities.
Read More about Recap of virtual 2020 ABA Annual MeetingUS Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer speaks at ABA Annual Meeting
ABA JOURNAL — The ABA promised its annual meeting would combine tradition with the unexpected—and it didn’t disappoint. After an out-of-this-world welcome from NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy in the International Space Station, the virtual General Assembly began Wednesday with an interview between ABA President Judy Perry Martinez and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.
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