Arizona State University Law sees increase in size and test scores of incoming class
AZ BIG MEDIA — The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University welcomes a record-setting class of new students.
Read More about Arizona State University Law sees increase in size and test scores of incoming classUniversity of Akron Law launches summer program legal pipeline program for high school students
AKRON LEGAL NEWS — A new summer pipeline program at The University of Akron School of Law provides students from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds an in-depth preview of the law school experience.
Read More about University of Akron Law launches summer program legal pipeline program for high school studentsNew study examines student loan default process
INSIDE HIGHER ED — A new study from the American Enterprise Institute examines the complex maze of options that face borrowers once they default on their loans.
Read More about New study examines student loan default processNational Association of College Stores reports students are spending less on course materials
INSIDE HIGHER ED — In the last decade, average student spending on required course materials has decreased by more than 30 percent, according to the National Association of College Stores.
Read More about National Association of College Stores reports students are spending less on course materialsNYU announces medical school will be tuition free for all enrolled students
USA TODAY — All current and future students enrolled in New York University school of medicine’s MD degree program will receive full-tuition scholarships.
Read More about NYU announces medical school will be tuition free for all enrolled studentsLegal professionals offer advice to prospective law students
ABA JOURNAL — Two leading voices in the legal industry when it comes to discussing business of law trends, from the intersection of technology and the practice of law to the inner workings of successful law firms, offer advice for students considering law school.
Read More about Legal professionals offer advice to prospective law studentsArizona Summit Law will not hold fall classes and is developing teach-out plan
ABA JOURNAL — Arizona Summit School of Law announced it will not be holding classes this fall, and is in the process of negotiating a teach-out agreement with another law school.
Read More about Arizona Summit Law will not hold fall classes and is developing teach-out planOutgoing ABA President Hilarie Bass discusses ongoing legal education initiatives
ABA NEWS — The new ABA president plans to build on the momentum of Hilarie Bass’ Future of Legal Education initiative and the ABA Center on Innovation.
Read More about Outgoing ABA President Hilarie Bass discusses ongoing legal education initiativesAfter ABA decision, many law schools still expected to accept GRE for admissions after validity testing
ABA JOURNAL — Although a proposed standard regarding the use of entrance exams other than the LSAT was tabled at the ABA House of Delegates assembly, the council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar says that the alternate tests can still be used.
Read More about After ABA decision, many law schools still expected to accept GRE for admissions after validity testingActions taken by the ABA House of Delegates related to law schools and the legal profession
ABA NEWS — The ABA House of Delegates wrapped up its two-day meeting, after approving a new membership model, updating lawyer-client communication model rules, and number of other resolutions.
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