Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law seeks to block implementation of restrictions on felon voting rights law
FLORIDA PHOENIX — Civil rights organizations filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in federal court on Friday to block the implementation of a voting rights law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis — limiting the number of felons who can automatically have their voting rights restored.
Read More about Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law seeks to block implementation of restrictions on felon voting rights lawNorthern California Innocence Project at Santa Clara Law plays key role in exoneration of client
U.S. NEWS&WORLD REPORT — A Northern California man wrongfully convicted in a 2002 drive-by shooting that left a man paralyzed has been exonerated and freed after 17 years in prison.
Read More about Northern California Innocence Project at Santa Clara Law plays key role in exoneration of clientSanta Clara Law’s Tech Edge JD certificate program prepares students for technology-focused law careers
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Santa Clara Law’s new Tech Edge J.D. certificate program shows early success at providing an edge to students interested in tech.
Read More about Santa Clara Law’s Tech Edge JD certificate program prepares students for technology-focused law careersUniversity of South Dakota Law enrolls largest class in 10 years
YANKTON DAILY, PRESS&DAKOTAN — The University of South Dakota School of Law will welcome one of the largest incoming classes of students in 10 years next Monday, Aug. 12. Eighty-seven students representing 14 states comprise the Class of 2022.
Read More about University of South Dakota Law enrolls largest class in 10 yearsUniversity of South Dakota Law Dean Neil Fulton discusses shortage of lawyers in rural areas
RADIO 570 WNAX — As enrollment increases at the USD Law School, there is hope that could translate to more lawyers in small towns and rural areas. Dean of the Law School Neil Fulton says they have been talking to the state bar association about that shortage.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — It’s important for prospective law students to understand enough about the legal profession to gauge whether they’d find a legal job fulfilling, according to practicing attorneys. It’s also vital for aspiring law students to reflect on what their motivations are for wanting to attend law school, attorneys warn.
Read More about Advice for college graduates considering law schoolNALP releases employment outcomes for the law class of 2018
NALP — The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) today released its Employment for the Class of 2018 – Selected Findings, a summary of key findings from the upcoming annual Jobs & JDs: Employment and Salaries of New Law School Graduates — Class of 2018 report, anticipated for release in October 2019.
Read More about NALP releases employment outcomes for the law class of 2018Law school graduates see improvement in overall employment and number of large law firm jobs
ABA JOURNAL — The job picture improved for law school graduates in the class of 2018, with increases in both the overall rate of employment and the percentage of graduates who secured full-time, long-term jobs requiring bar passage, according to the National Association for Law Placement.
Read More about Law school graduates see improvement in overall employment and number of large law firm jobsLawyers reflect on past bar exam essay questions
ABA JOURNAL — The California State Bar decided to share the essay question topics—which included civil procedure, remedies and constitutional law, criminal law and procedure, and professional responsibility and contracts—with all test-takers. This article asks lawyers to reflect on essay questions they remember from the bar exam.
Read More about Lawyers reflect on past bar exam essay questionsA look at LGBT focused programs at U.S. law schools
INSIGHT INTO DIVERSITY — Law schools across the country are training students to combat legal discrimination against the LGBTQ community in whatever area they practice, as well as to broaden their vision for LGBTQ equality under the law, especially as it pertains to those with intersectional identities.
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