Louisiana July bar exam to be administered remotely in an open-book format
THE ADVOCATE — Louisiana bar exam test-takers won’t have to commit material to memory after the state Supreme Court announced that July tests will be open-book and conducted remotely due to the pandemic. An order approved Wednesday by the state’s highest court mirrors a similar decision last year.
Read More about Louisiana July bar exam to be administered remotely in an open-book formatFebruary Multistate Bar Exam scores improve over previous year
BLOOMBERG LAW — Scores for the Multistate Bar Exam ticked up slightly in the February test that remained online in many states, but far fewer people took the exam compared with the previous winter. The MBE is a key portion of each state’s overall bar exams that are administered twice per year.
Read More about February Multistate Bar Exam scores improve over previous yearFormer Yale Law associate dean Carroll Stevens appointed interim president of Rhodes College
THE OWENSBORO TIMES — Carroll Stevens, a Daviess County High School graduate of 1967, has been appointed as interim President of Rhodes College by their board of trustees. He will begin serving this summer when President Marjorie Hass departs Rhodes.
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LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we are talking about getting ready to start law school this year, and specifically, how to frame it for yourself during a time affected by pandemic restrictions.
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U.S. NEWS — Whether shopping for new shoes or a car, most people prefer to try something out before making a purchase. Considering the cost of law school tuition, it is unwise to choose a law school blindly. In the past, law school applicants typically visited law schools to determine whether they felt at home.
Read More about Advice for prospective law students on selecting the right schoolUniversity of Missouri Law hosts community forum on Derek Chauvin trial and policing practices
KBIA 97.3 FM — Columbia Police Department announced it will host a forum called “Empowering People” with the MU School of Law to discuss the State v. Derek Chauvin trial and policing practices. Michael Hester hopes this forum lets the community know that CPD wants to be a part of the conversation.
Read More about University of Missouri Law hosts community forum on Derek Chauvin trial and policing practicesMitchell Hamline Law Dispute Resolution Institute launches project to report on racism in the criminal justice system
MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW — The death of George Floyd in police custody last year focused the world’s attention on a longstanding issue in Minnesota: systemic racism in the criminal justice system. Residents will have an opportunity to shape a project that aims to reduce racial disparities that exist in the state’s criminal justice system.
Read More about Mitchell Hamline Law Dispute Resolution Institute launches project to report on racism in the criminal justice systemNew England Law | Boston partners with law firms on legal profession pipeline program
PRNEWSWIRE — New England Law | Boston has announced the introduction of the Portia Pipeline to Practice Program, designed to promote career-readiness and support the transition to legal employment with a particular emphasis on diverse students.
Read More about New England Law | Boston partners with law firms on legal profession pipeline programNorth Carolina Central Law professor Irving Joyner discusses citizens’ rights during police traffic stops
ABC 11 — With two traffic stops of black men garnering national attention, many people are discussing ways to better protect themselves during interactions with police officers. For Irving Joyner, a School of Law professor at N.C. Central University, it’s about knowing your rights.
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PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW — Penn State Dickinson Law will recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.,EST Monday, April 19, with a keynote lecture by Rose Cuison-Villazor, vice dean, professor and chancellor’s Social Justice Scholar at Rutgers Law School.
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