Some states move to block universities from requiring students to be vaccinated
POLITICO — Conservative state lawmakers are moving to block public and private universities from requiring returning students to have proof of Covid vaccinations or get the vaccine itself, in a push that could complicate President Joe Biden’s effort to get shots to young adults.
Read More about Some states move to block universities from requiring students to be vaccinatedIndiana University students challenge school’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
INDY STAR — In a federal lawsuit filed Monday, eight students allege that the requirement that students, staff and faculty be vaccinated against the virus before returning to campus in the fall violates the Fourteenth Amendment, which includes rights of personal autonomy and bodily integrity.
Read More about Indiana University students challenge school’s COVID-19 vaccine mandateDepartment of Education holds public hearings on federal student aid regulations
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The Department of Education began its negotiated rule-making process Monday by holding the first of three days of public hearings, with commenters discussing topics for federal student aid regulations the department is planning to consider.
Read More about Department of Education holds public hearings on federal student aid regulationsLarger investment in Pell Grant program has broad political support but faces hurdles
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The idea of doubling the maximum Pell Grant award has grown to be widely popular, garnering support from hundreds of organizations and people all the way up to President Biden. While the policy proposal may have seemed pie-in-the-sky a decade ago, it’s becoming less so now, according to advocates and experts.
Read More about Larger investment in Pell Grant program has broad political support but faces hurdlesNational Center for Education Statistics publishes report on the financial impact of the pandemic on colleges
INSIDE HIGHER ED — About 40 percent of undergraduates experienced a financial disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and 8.2 percent either withdrew or took a leave of absence from their institution, according to a new report from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Read More about National Center for Education Statistics publishes report on the financial impact of the pandemic on collegesAdvocates propose strategies to improve the judicial appointments process and the diversity of California courts
CAL MATTERS — A diverse bench can lead litigants to feel more trustful of the judicial system. And some research demonstrates that having judges from different ethnicities and backgrounds can also affect case outcomes. Advocates of judicial diversity are trying an array of strategies.
Read More about Advocates propose strategies to improve the judicial appointments process and the diversity of California courtsOpinion: Harvard admissions case will impact law firm pipeline efforts
BLOOMBERG LAW — If Big Law wants to keep the pipeline of diverse candidates from T-14 schools flowing, it better pay attention to the Harvard admissions case. Elite college grads beget elite law school grads, new research confirms.
Read More about Opinion: Harvard admissions case will impact law firm pipeline effortsEight law schools co-create National Association of Standalone Graduate Schools
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Eleven independent graduate schools have launched a new organization, the National Association of Standalone Graduate Schools, to advocate for their collective interests. Anthony Crowell said that legislative efforts and funding formulas often are not thought of with these institutions in mind.
Read More about Eight law schools co-create National Association of Standalone Graduate SchoolsAdvice for perspective students as more law schools accept the GRE for admissions
U.S. NEWS — In 2017 a few law schools began an experiment to start accepting the Graduate Record Examinations as an alternative to the Law School Admission Test. Since the GRE is more frequently administered and more widely used than the LSAT, those law schools hoped that accepting the GRE might broaden their applicant pool.
Read More about Advice for perspective students as more law schools accept the GRE for admissionsNational Conference of Bar Examiners reverts to in-person only bar exams in 2022
ABA JOURNAL — Law grads taking bar exams developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners next year should expect to take the test in person. The NCBE announced Tuesday that its test materials will be made available to jurisdictions only in an in-person form beginning in February 2022.
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