American Bar Association legal education section council to vote on free speech standard for law schools

November 27, 2023

REUTERS — The American Bar Association is expected on Friday to vote on new free speech rules for law schools—a long-gestating move that comes as campus clashes between Israeli and Palestinian supporters have intensified in recent weeks.

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Law schools offer courses on legal issues related to celebrities 

November 27, 2023

AP NEWS — A South Dakota law professor typically teaches about dense topics like torts and natural resources. But next semester, he and his fearless students are shaking things up by turning their attention to Taylor Swift.

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A look at the results of the July 2023 Multistate Bar Exam

November 27, 2023

JDJOURNAL — The Multistate Bar Exam (MBE) results for July 2023 have been released by the National Conference of Board Examiners, showcasing notable changes in scores and test-taker demographics compared to the previous year. 

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Indiana Supreme Court to review proposal that would allow graduates of nonaccredited law schools to take the bar exam

November 27, 2023

ABA JOURNAL — The Indiana Supreme Court is now seeking comment on a proposed amendment allowing graduates of non-American Bar Association-accredited law schools to sit for the Indiana bar exam.

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Richard D. Freer named dean of Emory Law

November 27, 2023

EMORY NEWS CENTER — Richard D. Freer, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Law, a renowned expert on civil procedure and an award-winning teacher and experienced leader, has been appointed as the next dean of Emory University School of Law

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American Bar Association hosts panel of prominent Native American law school faculty and lawyers

November 27, 2023

ALASKA PUBLIC MEDIA — Whether it’s decades of litigation in the Katie John subsistence rights battles or enacting the Indian Child Welfare Act, Indigenous issues have a never-ending need for lawyers. But there is a shortage of Native Americans in the profession, particularly women.

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Podcast: Samford Law professor Alyssa DiRusso  and Vermont Law professor Stephanie Willbanks discuss their book on federal taxation

November 21, 2023

ASPEN LEADING EDGE — Alyssa DiRusso, Samford University, and Stephanie Willbanks, Vermont School of Law, discuss the upcoming fifth edition of their book, Federal Taxation of Wealth Transfers: Cases and Problems.

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Podcast: Advice on preparing for law school exams

November 21, 2023

LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX PODCAST — Today, we’re focusing on how to actually write an exam answer.

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Advice on correcting mistakes on law school applications

November 21, 2023

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — In the practice of law, details matter. A misplaced comma could spark a multimillion-dollar contract dispute. Sloppy writing, misread instructions or a missed deadline could potentially cost clients their freedom or their livelihood.

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