July California Bar Exam to be administered remotely
COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE — The California Supreme Court said Friday the state bar exam must once again be given remotely given the ongoing pandemic preventing the traditional format. The test will be issued remotely this summer in a two-day format that begins on Tuesday, July 28 and runs through Wednesday, July 29.
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ABA JOURNAL — A database of law school scholarships, with search filters for things like award amounts, essay requirements and locations, was announced today by AccessLex, a nonprofit that focuses on increasing access to legal education. The Law School Scholarship Databank lists almost 800 offerings, according to its website.
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ABA JOURNAL — In May, the ABA found 10 law schools did not meet an accreditation standard requiring a bar passage rate of at least 75% within two years of graduation; but as of February, six have now demonstrated compliance. The council posted notices stating that the following law schools are now in compliance with the standard.
Read More about Four additional law schools now back in compliance with ABA bar passage standardUniversity of Minnesota Law students ask school to acknowledge challenges of the pandemic on transcripts
ABA JOURNAL — The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on many student population groups, and law students at the University of Minnesota Law School are asking that it be mentioned in the transcript for the 2020-2021 academic year. Shantal Pai, a third-year law student, drafted a petition for the notation.
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YAHOO! NEWS — I can’t decide whether to write multiple essays for a particular school. Other than the personal essay, the school offers the opportunity to submit two optional essays: a “diversity statement” and another called the “optional essay” with three prompts to choose from. I’m having trouble coming up with separate ideas.
Read More about Advice for prospective law students on optional admissions essaysFordham University pre-law advisor Hillary Mantis answers law school application questions
THE NATIONAL JURIST — Over the 15 years that I’ve done pre-law advising, for hundreds of applicants, the same questions often come up. Hillary Mantis consults with pre-law students, law students and lawyers. She is Assistant Dean of the Pre-law Advising Program at Fordham University.
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WECT 6 NBC — Have legal questions but can’t afford to pay an attorney for the answers? If so, Friday is your lucky day. The North Carolina Bar Foundation will host the 4LL Statewide Service Day March 5. Over 400 attorneys, paralegals and law school students will provide free legal answers, resources and information for callers.
Read More about North Carolina Bar Foundation and state’s law students provide free legal advice as part of ‘day of service’Howard Law, University of Miami Law, and Pulitzer Center partner on The 1619 Project Law School Initiative to address the legacy of slavery on law and legal education
PULITZER CENTER — The Pulitzer Center in partnership with Howard University School of Law and the University of Miami School of Law is launching The 1619 Project Law School Initiative. This initiative focuses on curricular resources crafted by law school students and their professors to introduce The 1619 Project and spark frank conversations.
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THE STATE PRESS — ASU has announced an update on the University’s plan to advance racial equality and inclusivity on campus, which was renamed the LIFT Initiative. ASU President Michael Crow announced the renaming of the initiative in a statement on Feb. 19.
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NPR — Brigham Young University’s race committee has released a study assessing race issues on campus. Committee member and BYU law professor Michalyn Steele breaks down their findings and recommendations.
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