Yale Law celebrates 2022 graduates at commencement
YALE LAW SCHOOL — The Yale Law School Class of 2022 was celebrated for its tenacity, strength, and community in Commencement ceremonies on May 23 on an exceptionally clear and sunny spring day in New Haven.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center show total enrollment declined 4.1 percent since last spring. Community colleges are once again the sector hit the hardest.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — Younger Americans and those with student debt are far less likely than their peers to believe the benefits of getting a higher education outweigh the costs.
Read More about Federal Reserve Bank Study: How young Americans view the value of a college degreeReport: Students with disabilities experience discrimination during virtual testing
MASS LIVE — Courtney Bergan, who has PTSD, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and low vision, had approved accommodations to be able to take breaks between sections to use the restroom, eat and take medications during her LSAT. But her remote proctor told her she was not allowed to use the restroom and had to remain in camera view…
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THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — More and more universities ask or require faculty to describe their contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion when they apply for jobs, tenure, or advancement.
Read More about How colleges can protect diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements from legal actionSurvey: Student loan debt relief has public support
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The political debate over whether President Biden should move to cancel some or all of the $1.7 trillion in student loan debt currently owed to the federal government is largely focused on perceptions of the role the government should take in making higher education affordable and accessible.
Read More about Survey: Student loan debt relief has public supportCalifornia State Bar Board of Trustees accepts revised recommendations allowing non-lawyers to provide some legal services
REUTERS — California is one step closer to letting specially trained non-lawyers known as paraprofessionals deliver limited legal services in the state, though many hurdles remain.
Read More about California State Bar Board of Trustees accepts revised recommendations allowing non-lawyers to provide some legal servicesThe importance of mindfulness in the legal profession
FLORIDA BAR NEWS — Because trees, leaves and flowers can be so inviting, in choosing to pay attention in this way you can simultaneously witness the beauty of the natural world and tone down moments of distraction and mental chatter. You may find this to be a powerful practice you can enjoy throughout the summer…
Read More about The importance of mindfulness in the legal professionABA report: White men are more likely to land law firm partnerships
BLOOMBERG LAW — Law firms are still hiring and promoting far fewer minority and women lawyers into partnerships compared with White men, an American Bar Association report shows.
Read More about ABA report: White men are more likely to land law firm partnershipsLaw firm says staff can work from home – for 20% less pay
YAHOO! –A London law firm has offered staff the option to work from home permanently, but the convenience comes at a price.
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