University of Missouri-Kansas City Law offers support for students preparing for LSAT or bar exam

November 27, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY SCHOOL OF LAW – With the aid of a generous $10,000 diversity grant from The Shook Foundation, the UMKC School of Law will be able to extend their support for diverse students.

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UCLA Law scholarship provides pipeline, network for students interested in tax law

November 27, 2017

UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW – The seven-year-old scholarship attracts students who are poised to make an impact as leaders in tax study and practice.

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University of Dayton Law announces “3+2” five-year joint bachelor’s/JD program

November 27, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON – The University of Dayton School of Law is accepting applications for its 3+2 program that will allow students to achieve a bachelor’s and law degree in as little as five years.

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ABA Legal Ed council rejects proposal to change full-time faculty requirements, revisits other proposed changes

November 13, 2017

ABA JOURNAL – The council rejected a proposed revision to Standard 403, which would have modified the rule to require that only the first third of law school courses be delivered by full-time faculty.

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Millennials now make up the largest generational group in large law firms

November 13, 2017

ABA JOURNAL – Millennials—people who range in age from 18 to 36—make up the largest generational group in the nation’s top law firms.

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Michigan State University launches initiative to track innovations in legal services at law schools

November 13, 2017

ABA JOURNAL – The Law School Innovation Index recognizes 10 technology and legal-service delivery disciplines taught in law schools.

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Legal sector loses 1,100 jobs in October, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics

November 13, 2017

ABA JOURNAL – The department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported there were 1,126,200 people employed in the legal services sector–still a gain of 3,500 jobs from 1,122,700 jobs reported in October 2016.

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Advice for aspiring law students on reapplying for law school, LSAT target score strategies

November 13, 2017

U.S. NEWS – “This week, I will discuss how to reapply and goals for taking the LSAT to compensate for a less competitive undergraduate performance.”

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Three signs a law school offers exceptional training in legal writing

November 13, 2017

U.S. NEWS – Here are three signs experts say indicate a law school offers exceptional training in legal writing.

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St. John’s Law to accept GRE as admissions test

November 13, 2017

PR NEWSWIRE – The announcement was made by St. John’s University School of Law Dean Michael A. Simons, who said the decision came after a Faculty Council discussion.

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