Some colleges struggle to adjust to new higher education landscape
THE NEW YORK TIMES — Many colleges and universities are facing a gloomy picture, painted by polls, politics and population shifts that are forcing an overhaul of campuses across the country.
Read More about Some colleges struggle to adjust to new higher education landscapeTips for reaching out to law schools after applying
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Once you’ve submitted your law school applications and celebrated your achievements, there may be a variety of reasons to contact the schools. Before doing so, make sure to analyze whether the reason supports your candidacy.
Read More about Tips for reaching out to law schools after applyingAdvice for law school applicants on diversity statements
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — A strong diversity statement conveys how an applicant’s background would allow him or her to bring a unique perspective to a law school class, experts say.
Read More about Advice for law school applicants on diversity statementsFour Illinois law schools now accept the GRE for admission
ABOVE THE LAW — Four Illinois law schools now accept GRE in lieu of the LSAT for admission. Add Chicago-Kent College of Law applicants to the list of those applicants who can now use the alternative exam to get into law school.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES — The American Bar Association’s accrediting body plans to hold a public hearing where both sides can air their views on the change in the admission requirements (GRE as an alternative vs. the LSAT) later this month.
Read More about Some law schools weigh admission test optionsABA proposal to allow expansion of online classes at law schools
THE INDIANA LAWYER — The Council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admission to the Bar has proposed a new rule for distance education that would increase the amount of law courses that can be taught on the internet.
Read More about ABA proposal to allow expansion of online classes at law schoolsABA to restructure operations under nine centers
ABA JOURNAL — Under the new structure, nine centers will be formed, each of which will fall under one of the four goals of the ABA: serving members; improving the profession; eliminating bias and enhancing diversity; and advancing the rule of law.
Read More about ABA to restructure operations under nine centersLaw schools seeing higher LSAT scores among increase in applications
LAW.COM — The percent of applicants with LSAT scores of 160 or higher is up more than 21 percent over last year, a welcome development for legal educators who have struggled to attract strong candidates in recent years.
Read More about Law schools seeing higher LSAT scores among increase in applicationsLaw professors influence law firm reversal on summer associate mandatory arbitration agreement policy
THE AMERICAN LAWYER — Legal academics showed their clout after Munger Tolles’ mandatory arbitration agreement for summer associates appeared on Twitter over the weekend.
Read More about Law professors influence law firm reversal on summer associate mandatory arbitration agreement policyLaw school centers unite to issue report to inform farm legislation
YALE LAW SCHOOL — On March 29, 2018, the Farm Bill Law Enterprise (FBLE) released three reports that apply a justice lens to the farm bill debate underway on Capitol Hill. The reports are the product of a novel partnership between eight law school programs, including Yale Law School.
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