Milbank law firm raises first-year associate pay
ABA JOURNAL — Milbank, the law firm that was first to raise associate pay in 2018, announced Thursday that it is raising pay for first-year associates to $200,000. Milbank is raising associate pay for all classes, paying $355,000 to the most experienced associates.
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LEXOLOGY — Although the numbers still fall short, Black women are making strides in the legal world. According to recent data, Black women will be leading 14%…
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THE NATIONAL LAW REVIEW — Many people have been wondering about how to be a multi-state lawyer, especially now that so many lawyers are working from home. While it’s difficult, and there are significant costs involved, there are many benefits to being a lawyer and being able to practice law in multiple jurisdictions.
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LAW 360 — A new study of law school faculty across the United States found that the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed how these educators see their responsibilities and continues to shape legal education’s future.
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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LAW SCHOOL — The American Law Institute has, for nearly a century, brought together federal and state judges, prominent lawyers, and law professors to clarify and simplify the law, and secure the better administration of justice.
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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — ALI members voted today at The American Law Institute’s Annual Meeting to unanimously approve Restatement of the Law, The Law of American Indians. This is the first Restatement on this important area of law. The project Reporters are Matthew L.M. Fletcher and Wenona T. Singel, both of Michigan State University College of…
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MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW — Mitchell Hamline School of Law administrators have announced all faculty, staff, and students must be fully vaccinated to be on campus for fall semester, effective Aug. 1.
Read More about Mitchell Hamline Law mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for on-campus faculty, staff, and studentsUniversity of North Dakota Law dean Michael McGinniss to step down in 2022
GRAND FORKS HERALD — Michael McGinniss, dean of the UND School of Law since 2019, has announced his decision to conclude his deanship after the next academic year and return to his role as a full-time faculty member, UND announced Monday, May 24.
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DAILY NORTHWESTERN — The Evanston homelessness prevention, shelter and housing program Connections for the Homeless held a virtual Milestone Celebration Tuesday honoring the program’s participants, volunteers and staff.
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — Before coming to the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Peter Jacobs L’22 spent six years as a journalist, learning first-hand about the importance of a free press. During the widespread protests that took place around the country in response to the murder of George Floyd in 2020, Jacobs…
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