Marquette Law to hold off on accepting GRE scores for admissions
MARQUETTE WIRE – Marquette Law School is awaiting April’s American Bar Association deliberations to determine its path forward.
Read More about Marquette Law to hold off on accepting GRE scores for admissionsAALS survey: Law class of 2017 contributed more than $81 million worth of pro bono legal services
NATIONAL JURIST – The Association of American Law Schools measured the value of law school contributions to the delivery of legal services and the numbers are astounding.
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RELATIVITY – Societal issues may have taken center stage, but technology played an important role—even in the opening plenary session on access to justice.
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RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH – “Navigating the changes in the legal profession and the impact on legal education is a continuing challenge and top priority, both in my role as dean and as president of the Association of American Law Schools.”
Read More about Profile on 2018 AALS President and University of Richmond Law Dean Wendy PerdueA look at 11 unique study abroad programs at law schools
NATIONAL JURIST – Study abroad programs offer the chance to dig deep into specialized topics. We identify 11 programs that offer the most unusual subject matter.
Read More about A look at 11 unique study abroad programs at law schoolsAnimal League Defense Fund furthers the field of animal law at the AALS Annual Meeting
ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND – “We attend the AALS Annual Meeting because advancing the field of animal law and nurturing the next generation of animal lawyers are core components of the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s mission.”
Read More about Animal League Defense Fund furthers the field of animal law at the AALS Annual MeetingStudents at top law schools request more mental health supports for students
ABA JOURNAL – The letter noted a stereotype that law school must be “grueling and overwhelming” to prepare students for the practice.
Read More about Students at top law schools request more mental health supports for studentsMost ABA-accredited law schools in California register rise in first-time bar pass rates in July 2017
ABA JOURNAL – Seventeen of California’s 21 ABA-accredited law schools saw first-time test-taker pass rates increase for the July 2017 bar exam.
Read More about Most ABA-accredited law schools in California register rise in first-time bar pass rates in July 2017South Dakota Legislature discusses drop in state bar exam pass rate
KSOO (SIOUX FALLS) – Day two of the South Dakota Legislature is set aside to highlight the judicial system. One concern is the trend of fewer students passing the bar exam.
Read More about South Dakota Legislature discusses drop in state bar exam pass rateWhat to know before pursuing a career in environmental law
U.S. NEWS – Prospective environmental attorneys don’t need an undergraduate science major, experts say.
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