New Australian law school raises concerns for law students
LAWYERS WEEKLY – The opening of a new law school in NSW has raised eyebrows within the legal community, which is already struggling to cater for the large numbers of law graduates streaming out of universities.
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TODAY’S GENERAL COUNSEL – The “Alternative Business Structures” model for law firms, which has been allowed in the UK since 2011, has triggered major changes to the UK legal marketplace and will have repercussions internationally.
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CANADIAN LAWYER – First-year aboriginal law students from across Canada can apply and the LSA facilitates the process. The job opportunities are especially beneficial, because they may often lead to future articles while addressing equity issues at the same time.
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AFR WEEKEND – Universities are encouraging law students to consider non-legal roles as the industry deals with an over-supply of graduates and the legal profession calls for a co-ordinated effort to tackle the problem.
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SLAW – The principles and practices of design may themselves change the way we think about Law School.
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CANADIAN LAWYER – Legal Aid Ontario’s funding increase for each of the seven legal aid clinics run by law schools will allow them to provide additional services to low-income Ontarians and benefit law students with added files.
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CANADIAN LAWYER – “If you’re like me, your classes and textbooks won’t provide all the answers when it comes to your career, but with enough effort and reflection, you’ll find your place in law, too.”
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THE SCOTSMAN – “The legal sector contributes over £1 billion every year to the Scottish economy and is responsible for over 20,000 high-quality jobs. So how should the Law Society respond to fast-paced change and ensure that our profession continues to thrive and can continue to meet the needs of their clients?”
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VT DIGGER – A delegation from Yunnan University School of Law in China visited Vermont Law School today, signing an agreement with VLS to collaborate on programs that will expand educational opportunities for students from both schools and promote exchange between faculty members.
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY MCKINNEY LAW NEWS – The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law has entered into an academic partnership with the American Society of International Law (ASIL), effective through August 31, 2016.
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