Opinion: A new model for addressing common legal issues
THE NEW YORK TIMES — Rebecca Sandefur, a sociologist and researcher at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has spent years considering a question that’s central to the American legal system: Does everyone facing legal issues need a lawyer?
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ABA JOURNAL — In the 10 years since Emery K. Harlan, co-founder of the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms, was featured as an ABA Journal Legal Rebel, he says little has changed for diversity in the profession.
Read More about Podcast: Legal industry diversity advocate discusses the latest developments in the professionLaw firms see largest demand in seven years in 2018
LAW.COM — The market for law firms last year enjoyed the largest growth in demand since 2011, a report from Thomson Reuters said Tuesday, amplifying evidence that law firms, especially the largest, reached new financials highs in 2018.
Read More about Law firms see largest demand in seven years in 2018Technology companies and law firms partner on diversity pipeline program
LAW.COM — Silicon Valley’s inside and outside counsel are teaming up to boost diversity in law, with a new 1L program that gives students from underrepresented backgrounds an opportunity to split 10 weeks of their summer between a firm and legal department.
Read More about Technology companies and law firms partner on diversity pipeline programCalifornia Bar seeks to improve inclusion for LGBT lawyers
LAW.COM — California’s state bar has added some probing new questions to a survey of its licensees in an attempt to fulfill its mission of supporting “greater access to, and inclusion in, the legal system.”
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LAW.COM — There are more than 200 hundred questions on the Pennsylvania Bar Exam, but for the past few years there was one question even the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners wasn’t sure how to answer.
Read More about Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules DACA recipients eligible for bar admissionOle Miss Law registrar recognized with national award
OLE MISS LAW — University registrars work diligently behind the scenes to keep up with all student records. From setting student schedules to helping them stay on track with graduation requirements, the law registrar is dedicated to serving their students.
Read More about Ole Miss Law registrar recognized with national awardUniversity of Minnesota Law opens clinic to assist immigrants in rural areas with legal issues
MINNESOTA DAILY — The University of Minnesota Law School launched a new clinic late last month that aims to provide legal assistance to immigrants in rural areas. Because the need for immigration services is increasing, the Law School decided to open the Rural Immigrant Access Clinic to fulfill the need
Read More about University of Minnesota Law opens clinic to assist immigrants in rural areas with legal issuesSuffolk Law professor Gabriel Teninbaum discusses the need for lawyers and law students to keep up with practice technology
ABA JOURNAL — I spend a lot of time thinking about a version of that classic interview question where applicants are asked to envision their future. But, instead of thinking about my own future, I think of the legal profession’s future. If you haven’t done it, give it a try: What will legal work look like…
Read More about Suffolk Law professor Gabriel Teninbaum discusses the need for lawyers and law students to keep up with practice technologyUniversity of Minnesota Law seeks additional funding from state
MINNESOTA DAILY — The University of Minnesota Law School is seeking additional funding to account for declining enrollment and maintain its admissions standards.
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