Advice for prospective students on deferring admission to law school
U.S. NEWS — Here are some strategies for persuading a law school to delay your acceptance.
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U.S. NEWS — Real estate law touches on every legal issue that relates to the possession or inhabitation of land.
Read More about Advice on pursuing a a career in real estate lawReport looks at the diversity of state supreme court judges
WABE — A newly updated report released by the Brennan Center for Justice suggests that state Supreme Courts throughout the country are failing to reflect America’s diverse population and overall lack diversity in terms of race, ethnicity and gender.
Read More about Report looks at the diversity of state supreme court judgesSouthern Illinois University Law professor Sheila Simon and students examine legal significance of the Derek Chauvin trial
WSIU NPR — Students and faculty at the SIU School of Law are working on a project examining race, slavery, history and the law. We spoke to one of the professors on the project about the significance of the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.
Read More about Southern Illinois University Law professor Sheila Simon and students examine legal significance of the Derek Chauvin trialWillamette Law faculty adopt statement on racism, hate, and violence
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY — On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, the Willamette University College of Law faculty voted to adopt a Statement on Racism, Hate, and Violence. The statement takes note of the College of Law’s unique historic obligations to the state and region.
Read More about Willamette Law faculty adopt statement on racism, hate, and violenceColleges weigh benefits of mandating vaccines for on-campus students, faculty, and staff
ABC NEWS — At least 80 colleges and universities have announced plans to require COVID-19 vaccinations according to a count from The Chronicle of Higher Education, but a greater number have said outright that they will not. Republican governors in Utah, Texas, Florida and Montana have already signed orders banning institutions from mandating proof of vaccination.
Read More about Colleges weigh benefits of mandating vaccines for on-campus students, faculty, and staffReport finds colleges often overlook graduate student mental health
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The well-being of graduate students has been overlooked, a new report argues. How can administrations support this population?
Read More about Report finds colleges often overlook graduate student mental healthBiden administration proposes free community college and expansion of Pell Grants
INSIDE HIGHER ED — President Biden wants $109 billion for two-year colleges, $80 billion addition for Pell Grants, $62 billion for retention and completion efforts, and $39 billion for two free years at minority-serving institutions for most students.
Read More about Biden administration proposes free community college and expansion of Pell GrantsHigher education leaders support Biden administration’s American Families Plan
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Reactions in higher education to President Biden’s proposal for tuition-free community college, increased Pell Grants and tuition aid for students at minority-serving institutions have been largely positive, but the plan won’t be easy to get through Congress.
Read More about Higher education leaders support Biden administration’s American Families PlanNALP executive director Jim Leipold discusses organization’s evolution over 50 years
ABA JOURNAL — Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Jim Leipold, the executive director of the National Association for Law Placement—an organization focused on career counseling and planning; recruitment and retention; and the professional development of law students, lawyers and its members.
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