Deo: Pandemic Pressures On Faculty
TaxProf Blog (by Paul Caron) — Dean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares a University of Pennsylvania Law Review article by Meera Deo (Southwestern Law) that explores how inequities of gender and race among law faculty are exacerbated by the pandemic.
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NATIONAL JURIST — There are more women, people of color and LGBTQ associates at law firms than ever before, according to a new report by The National Association for Law Placement. Law firm associate of color increased from 36.48% to 41.34%, the largest annual gain since NALP began tracking 29 years ago. Women outpaced men as summer…
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REUTERS — The legal sector added 1,800 jobs in January, according to the U.S. Labor Department’s latest jobs report, slightly trailing the rate of overall U.S. employment growth but continuing a trend of steady gains since the spring of 2020. Seasonally adjusted employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a preliminary 1,176,600 legal services sector…
Read More about U.S. legal sector adds more jobs after topping pre-pandemic peakTemple Law Launches Institutional Membership with the Philadelphia Bar Association
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Temple University Beasley School of Law is proud to announce a partnership with the Philadelphia Bar Association through which Temple Law will become an institutional member of the Association. This program provides membership to the Philadelphia Bar Association for Temple Law students, faculty, and staff who have J.D. degrees. The…
Read More about Temple Law Launches Institutional Membership with the Philadelphia Bar AssociationAppellate Litigation Clinic wins remand in case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF LAW — The Appellate Litigation Clinic has won a remand in the case Thomas v. Secretary, Fla. Dep’t of Corrs before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. The court remanded for an evidentiary hearing on whether amending the client’s habeas petition would be futile. The case was argued by third-year…
Read More about Appellate Litigation Clinic wins remand in case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit5 Ways to Foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Within Your Firm
JD SUPRA — Like our law firm clients, Team LISI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) practices. Diversity includes individuals of different ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, education levels, disabilities, economic statuses, and family or marital statuses. Equity is creating equal access and opportunities for everyone within an organization to succeed and…
Read More about 5 Ways to Foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Within Your FirmThe Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession
THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLIS — Representation in any walk of life is a very important factor, which should not be undervalued. That representation also is an additional reason diversity, equity and inclusion are invaluable, particularly in the legal field. Oftentimes as a child, when asked what I wanted to be growing up, I would consider a…
Read More about The Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Legal ProfessionA look at the Black women leading US law schools
THE 19TH NEWS — When Camille Nelson was appointed dean of Suffolk University Law School in 2010, few other Black women worked there or held similar positions at other law schools. “I was the only Black woman there, and the sense of always being alone is one that I think people should not underestimate,” Nelson, now…
Read More about A look at the Black women leading US law schoolsHow law schools can train students to address access to justice issues
THOMSON REUTERS — Approximately 80% of low-income individuals cannot afford civil legal services, and the middle class can only afford to pay for just 40% to 60% of their legal needs. This access-to-justice (ATJ) gap has remained stubbornly consistent over the last few years and law schools have a significant role to play to address the problem,…
Read More about How law schools can train students to address access to justice issuesTips for law school applicants on improving LSAT scores
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Raising your LSAT score significantly takes time and effort. A multimonth study plan can ensure you master the basics and hone your skills through sustained practice. To keep your skills from plateauing or even backsliding, your approach to practice must be focused and methodical. A lifetime of practice won’t…
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