Liberty Law hosts income tax preparation services for area residents
WLNI — Liberty University School of Law will host Volunteer Income Tax Assistance services free for qualifying individuals. To qualify for the free service, the income of the taxpayer (or the income of both spouses if filing jointly) may not exceed $54,000. No appointment is necessary; the service is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
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NATIONAL JURIST PRELAW — Thanks to a $6 million gift from a Board of Trustee member, Loyola University Chicago School of Law announced it will establish a Rule of Law Institute, further cementing the law schools’ leadership in promoting and strengthening the rule of law domestically and in developing nations and emerging democracies.
Read More about Loyola University Chicago Law launches Rule of Law InstituteNew England Law Boston to accept GRE test scores for admission
PR NEWSWIRE — New England Law | Boston today announced that it will now accept the GRE® General Test for J.D. admissions requirements, in addition to the traditional Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). This policy will broaden the applicant pool for those seeking legal education, including underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.
Read More about New England Law Boston to accept GRE test scores for admissionNYU Law launches Tax Law Center
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — The newly formed Tax Law Center at NYU Law will focus on tax law issues that have profound implications for the government, businesses, and individuals. The center will be hosted by NYU Law, whose pioneering Graduate Tax Program has long recognized how tax-related issues affect all aspects of society.
Read More about NYU Law launches Tax Law CenterNortheastern Law to launch part-time, online, and on-campus FlexJD program
PR NEWSWIRE — Northeastern University School of Law will launch a part-time, online and on-campus FlexJD option, the first hybrid JD program in the school’s history of delivering top-quality legal education. The school is accepting applications for this blended learning legal experience to begin in fall 2021.
Read More about Northeastern Law to launch part-time, online, and on-campus FlexJD programA look at Notre Dame Law’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program for graduates
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL — The Law School’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program allows Carlos Cisneros-Vilchis to continue serving the agricultural community, a path he discovered while at ND Law. “It is fantastic to know that I have assistance through Notre Dame Law School’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program.”
Read More about A look at Notre Dame Law’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program for graduatesPenn Law to host virtual intramural moot court competition
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — Named in honor of late Law School Dean Edwin R. Keedy (1880-1958), the Edwin R. Keedy Cup Competition is the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s intramural moot court competition. This year, in adherence to COVID-19 precautions, arguments will be held virtually.
Read More about Penn Law to host virtual intramural moot court competitionPenn Law professor David A. Skeel publishes Yale Law Journal article on corporate bankruptcy
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s S. Samuel Arsht Professor of Corporate Law David A. Skeel recently published “Distorted Choice in Corporate Bankruptcy” in the Yale Law Journal. Skeel lays the foundation for the discussion by recognizing two strategies.
Read More about Penn Law professor David A. Skeel publishes Yale Law Journal article on corporate bankruptcyQuinnipiac Law dean Jennifer Gerarda Brown elected to the American Law Institute
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY — The election to The American Law Institute begins with a confidential nomination that is supported by two additional members. Members are encouraged to propose individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the law, are of high character, will contribute to the work of the Institute and are committed to its mission.
Read More about Quinnipiac Law dean Jennifer Gerarda Brown elected to the American Law InstituteRutgers Law launches Rayman L. Solomon Scholars Program for students dedicated to public service
THE DAILY TARGUM — Rutgers—Camden recently launched the Rayman L. Solomon Scholars Program at Rutgers Law School to aid students who have exhibited devotion to academic excellence and public service, according to the Rutgers Law School website. An anonymous donor provided $3.5 million to fund the program.
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