Republican state lawmakers target diversity, equity, and inclusion and tenure status at universities
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Even before Trump’s return, Republican legislators in some states were rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The campaign continues in current legislative sessions.
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ABA JOURNAL — How does a firm incentivize its lawyers to come back into the building? Promise each attorney who treks into the firm every day a big office with a shiny nameplate? Bring in a barista? Comfortable communal space? An in-house medical clinic? Cupcakes?
Read More about Study examines the benefits of hybrid work in law firmsDemocratic attorneys general defend diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts as federal directives aim to dismantle them
BLOOMBERG LAW — Many of the corporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs under Trump administration scrutiny are legal and reduce workplace bias and harassment, Democratic state attorneys general said in a guidance document.
Read More about Democratic attorneys general defend diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts as federal directives aim to dismantle themConsulting form research finds that 74% of legal professionals are happy with their jobs
THE NATIONAL JURIST — New research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half reveals that most legal professionals are satisfied in their current roles, leading to fewer workers planning to make a career move in 2025.
Read More about Consulting form research finds that 74% of legal professionals are happy with their jobsOpinion: How pro bono initiatives exemplify the best of the legal profession
LEGAL READER — The concept of pro bono (Latin for “the public good”) has long been a cornerstone of the legal profession.
Read More about Opinion: How pro bono initiatives exemplify the best of the legal professionInternational Bar Association Future of Legal Services Commission releases report on threats to the legal profession
LAW FUEL — According to the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Future of Legal Services Commission (FLSC), artificial intelligence (AI) is a crucial topic that the legal profession needs to focus on more in the short-term.
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LAW.COM — Law school applications are up across the country, with nearly 20% more applicants competing for a seat in the class of 2028.
Read More about A look at the surge in law school applicationsABA releases statement supporting the rule of law after recent executive branch moves and declarations
ABA — It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change.
Read More about ABA releases statement supporting the rule of law after recent executive branch moves and declarationsAALS president-elect and Penn State Dickinson Law dean Danielle Conway discusses pathway to leadership
MSN — Philadelphia native Danielle M. Conway, dean of Penn State Dickinson Law, has been named president-elect of the national Association of American Law Schools, a first for a Pennsylvania State University administrator.
Read More about AALS president-elect and Penn State Dickinson Law dean Danielle Conway discusses pathway to leadershipConservative advocacy groups call for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate ABA diversity programs
REUTERS — A coalition of conservative legal groups on Monday asked the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate several of the American Bar Association’s diversity hiring programs, claiming they discriminate by giving priority to minority applicants and other underrepresented groups.
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