Tulane 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.
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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.
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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.
Read More about Allen County Superior Court judge offers state internship for disadvantaged studentsStanford Law to host “Women In Law Hackathon” for law firms
BIZWOMEN – Stacy recruited professionals from 54 law firms to participate in the digital brainstorming session and it will conclude with an in-person pitch event in June at Stanford Law School.
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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS – The Walmart Legal Department has committed $50,000 per year for the next three years to support the University of Arkansas School of Law’s existing diversity program.
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THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION – “Plummeting law-school enrollments [can] be both good news and bad news for black and Latino students aspiring to practice law.”
Read More about Opinion: LSSSE Director raises concerns about some law school admissionsUniversity of Georgia Law graduate confirmed as vice chancellor on Delaware Court of Chancery
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF LAW – Nominated by Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, Montgomery-Reeves is the first African-American in the 220-plus-year history of the court to serve as a vice chancellor. She is also only the court’s second female vice chancellor.
Read More about University of Georgia Law graduate confirmed as vice chancellor on Delaware Court of ChanceryHoward University Law alumnus becomes first African American JAG assigned as special victim prosecutor
HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW – Major Jeremy Broussard (HUSL 2007) recently learned that he has become the first African American JAG to be assigned as an SVP—i.e., a Special Victim Prosecutor.
Read More about Howard University Law alumnus becomes first African American JAG assigned as special victim prosecutorYale Law releases diversity report
YALE DAILY NEWS – A year after the Coalition of Concerned Students protested Yale Law School Dean Robert Post’s annual State of the School address in March of 2015, Post has shared a report on the state of diversity at the school.
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY ROBERT H. MCKINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW – The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will host its Summer Law and Leadership Academy the week of June 13-18 at Inlow Hall.
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