American University Washington College of Law students spend spring break in Navajo Nation studying legal issues
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW — Six American University Washington College of Law students spent a week in Window Rock, Arizona, the capital of the Navajo Nation, on an Alternative Spring Break trip organized by the law school’s student organization Action for Human Rights.
Read More about American University Washington College of Law students spend spring break in Navajo Nation studying legal issuesAlbany Law hosts New York Supreme Court Appellate Division session
ALBANY LAW SCHOOL — The State of New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department heard oral arguments in 10 cases during its annual session at Albany Law School on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
Read More about Albany Law hosts New York Supreme Court Appellate Division sessionLawyers hope to change stigma of mental health challenges through testimonials
LAW.COM — In his latest Well Counseled column, Patrick Krill brings news of a plan by the ABA to share online testimonials of lawyers who have faced addiction and mental health difficulties.
Read More about Lawyers hope to change stigma of mental health challenges through testimonialsCongress continues funding for Legal Services Corporation
THE INDIANA LAWYER — The omnibus spending bill passed by Congress on Thursday includes not only funding for the Legal Services Corporation but a raise as well.
Read More about Congress continues funding for Legal Services CorporationA look at the ethics of data collection and legal analytics
LAW.COM — The use of analytics has also raised ethical concerns related to issues such as confidentiality, communication, records and supervision, and more.
Read More about A look at the ethics of data collection and legal analyticsProposed legislation in Kentucky seeks to limit tenure protections for college professors
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Late addition to state budget bill in Kentucky would allow dismissal of tenured professors due to program changes or eliminations, ending protections previously adopted by college boards. Move comes as tenure rights are eroding elsewhere.
Read More about Proposed legislation in Kentucky seeks to limit tenure protections for college professorsNotable higher education items in the recently passed federal spending bill
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Congressional negotiators late Wednesday reached an agreement on a bill to fund the government through the rest of the 2018 fiscal year, which began in October. In general the bill increases spending for most programs important to higher education, in many cases significantly so.
Read More about Notable higher education items in the recently passed federal spending billStudy: Tuition increases hurt diversity efforts at colleges
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Tuition hikes are linked to decreased student diversity on public college campuses, according to a new paper finding the strongest effect at two-year institutions and nonselective four-year institutions.
Read More about Study: Tuition increases hurt diversity efforts at collegesUniversity of Texas System releases job outcomes database for graduates
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The University of Texas System on Monday released a database of its graduates’ earnings, a first-of-its-kind tool using Census Bureau data that its officials say is designed both to help students and to show the benefits of investing in higher education.
Read More about University of Texas System releases job outcomes database for graduatesLaw school mergers and closures over the last 5 years
LAW.COM — Six law campuses have shuttered or soon will close up shop, and more are likely to follow suit. Here’s a look back at recent closures.
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