Saint Louis University Law launches grant-funded effort to increase diversity in the legal profession
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH – Through the PLUS grant, SLU will have $300,000 at its disposal over three years to help dozens of mostly minority college students get better acquainted with the ins and outs of the legal profession.
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER – Nineteen undergraduate students are weighing their future education options in the second annual Pre-law Pipeline Program at the University of Houston Law Center.
Read More about Houston Law Center provides undergraduates a peek into law school with pre-law pipeline programArizona Summit Law School sets up scholarship program with Florida HBCU
PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL – Arizona Summit Law School is teaming with a prominent historically black college to help increase diversity in the legal sector.
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THE FORECASTER – A new summer immersion program is hoping to make students of diverse backgrounds think about a career they might otherwise have not considered.
Read More about Maine Law launches summer immersion undergraduate program to diversify legal professionStanford Law students to participate in ‘hackathon’ to help support women lawyers at law firms
ABA JOURNAL – 54 law firm partners will compete on nine teams to develop solutions to the gender gap. Each team will also include a Stanford law student
Read More about Stanford Law students to participate in ‘hackathon’ to help support women lawyers at law firmsNorth Carolina Central University Law School Dean named to President Obama’s HBCU advisory board
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY – North Carolina Central University Law School Dean Phyliss Craig-Taylor has been nominated by President Barack Obama to serve on the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Read More about North Carolina Central University Law School Dean named to President Obama’s HBCU advisory boardSeton Hall Law professor awarded fellowship for African and African American research
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY – Professor Thomas Healy has been awarded a Fellowship by the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University.
Read More about Seton Hall Law professor awarded fellowship for African and African American researchTulane Law graduates pledge to endow scholarship to increase racial diversity and mentorship opportunities on campus
TULANE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL – Robert Waldrup and Gary Crosby, members of the Tulane Law School class of 2016, launched a project that promises to leave a lasting impact even as they move on to their legal careers.
Read More about Tulane Law graduates pledge to endow scholarship to increase racial diversity and mentorship opportunities on campusNationally recognized Utah Law student prioritized public service on her journey to graduation
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAW — A standout student, Peña was recently named as one of the top 25 law students in the country by National Jurist magazine for her commitment to social justice, empowering marginalized communities, and developing new young leaders of color.
Read More about Nationally recognized Utah Law student prioritized public service on her journey to graduationAllen County Superior Court judge offers state internship for disadvantaged students
THE JOURNAL GAZETTE – The need for greater diversity at all levels of the legal/judicial system is difficult to dispute. Bringing in more women, blacks and Hispanics has proven to be a particular challenge. Allen Superior Court Judge Wendy Davis is one of those who wants to see the situation improve.
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