Interest in short-term online credential programs rises during the pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Interest is growing in short-term, online credentials amid the pandemic. Will they become viable alternative pathways to well-paying jobs?
Read More about Interest in short-term online credential programs rises during the pandemicCleveland State University and University Akron to explore plan to unify law schools
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY — Cleveland State University (CSU) and the University of Akron (UA) today announced the formation of a Joint Exploratory Working Group to consider a strategic partnership between the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and The University of Akron School of Law.
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ABA JOURNAL — Of the 10 law schools to receive public notice in May that they were out of compliance with Standard 316, Florida Coastal School of Law and the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law are the first to demonstrate compliance.
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ABA JOURNAL — Yale Law School professor Jed Rubenfeld has been suspended from his position for two years, effective immediately, as a result of sexual harassment allegations, according to an article published Wednesday by New York Magazine.
Read More about Yale Law professor suspended over sexual harassment claimsPodcast: A look at contract and fraud questions on the bar exam
JD SUPRA — Today’s episode is part of our “Listen and Learn” series, where we review a substantive area of the law and apply it to fact patterns. This time, we’re focusing on the Statute of Frauds in Contract Law.
Read More about Podcast: A look at contract and fraud questions on the bar examFederal student loans decline during summer term amid the pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Federal loan disbursements were down across the board this summer, but for-profit colleges were hit particularly hard.
Read More about Federal student loans decline during summer term amid the pandemicInstitute for Democracy and Higher Education at Tufts University releases report on supporting student voting during the pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED — New advice for college administrators on how they can advocate for laws and conditions to encourage student voting during and after the pandemic.
Read More about Institute for Democracy and Higher Education at Tufts University releases report on supporting student voting during the pandemicAlbany Law Government Law Center provides resources for policymakers regarding guardianship for adults with developmental disabilities
ALBANY LAW SCHOOL — The laws surrounding adult protective services and guardianship for adults with developmental disabilities in New York State are complex, but Albany Law School’s Government Law Center has prepared two new explainer documents to help attorneys and policy makers understand the law more fully.
Read More about Albany Law Government Law Center provides resources for policymakers regarding guardianship for adults with developmental disabilitiesAlbany Law Government Law Center publishes paper on federal courts and presidential elections
ALBANY LAW SCHOOL — With less than three months before Election Day and the recent surge in election-related court cases, the Government Law Center at Albany Law School has released a new explainer describing the authority of the federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court, in cases relating to the 2020 presidential election.
Read More about Albany Law Government Law Center publishes paper on federal courts and presidential electionsAtlanta’s John Marshall Law School names Jace C. Gatewood as dean
ATLANTA’S JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL — Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of its 10th Dean, Jace C. Gatewood.
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