US House Judiciary Subcommittee to conduct hearing on the state of federal courts during the pandemic
THE HOUSE JUDICIARY – Video on Federal Courts During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Best Practices, Opportunities for Innovation, and Lessons for the Future
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THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN LAW SCHOOLS – The AALS has compiled an updated account of news and resources on remote instruction for members. To view the resources follow this link.
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THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN LAW SCHOOLS – AALS has organized documents, resources, and information related to legal education and the legal profession to help law faculty, students, and staff plan for classes and operations during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More about AALS Webpage: Legal Education in the Time of COVID-19California law makers urge state to lower bar pass score over racial disparities
THE RECORDER – Four state lawmakers have called on the California Supreme Court to immediately drop the score required to pass the bar exam, saying the test has a “racially discriminatory impact” on would-be lawyers.
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ABA JOURNAL – The Washington Supreme Court will “sunset” the state’s Limited License Legal Technicians program that has permitted nonlawyers to perform some legal tasks within family law.
Read More about Washington State to end limited license legal technicians programValparaiso Law students and alumni reflect on the school’s legacy upon closing
THE INDIANA LAWYER – In a final twist of cruelty, the final graduating class of Valparaiso Law School and the alumni did not get to gather one final time to commemorate their alma mater. The COVID-19 pandemic prevented faculty, alumni and friends from saying goodbye together. So the institution closed quietly after the class of 2020…
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US NEWS & WORLD REPORT – A common misconception among law school hopefuls is the belief that they must pursue a college major that is law-related, but J.D. admissions experts say nothing could be further from the truth.
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THE STATE – A search is underway for a new dean of the University of South Carolina law school, but whoever is chosen will confront a host of problems.
Read More about University of South Carolina Law interviews candidates for deanConcordia Law to close after agreement to transfer school falls through
INSIDE HIGHER ED – Concordia University School of Law in Boise, Idaho, will not reopen this fall after the end of its summer term. The law school was established in 2007 by Concordia University Portland and began teaching students in 2012. Concordia University Portland announced its permanent closure in February due to financial difficulties.
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