Drake Law to host program to commemorate 50th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia

October 2, 2017

DRAKE UNIVERSITY – Drake University Law School is hosting a program to commemorate and discuss the 50th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia.

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Baylor Law receives gift to enhance legal writing and pro bono programs

October 2, 2017

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY – Baylor University announced a gift of $2 million from Sherri W. and Robert “Bobby” L. Patton Jr. of Fort Worth that will enhance the legal writing and pro bono programs.

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Columbia Law increases opportunities, support for students interested in international law

October 2, 2017

COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL – In the past year, the Law School has added fellowships, clerkships, and an array of support for students interested in global opportunities.

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Gonzaga Law adds new director of student success

October 2, 2017

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW – Gonzaga Law is pleased to announce the hiring of Camesha Little as the Director of Student Success.

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Opinion: Law schools need to do more to train tomorrow’s lawyers

October 2, 2017

FORBES – “Fortunately for law students and those already in the marketplace, there are efficient, accessible, cost-effective, and just-in-time learning tools available to fill knowledge gaps and to teach new skills.”

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New York judge dismisses bar prep lawsuit against several law schools

October 2, 2017

BIG LAW BUSINESS – A New York federal judge tossed claims that some law schools conspired with Barbri Inc. to keep out a potential competitor offering bar preparation courses for foreign law students.

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University provost names search committee to find new Iowa Law dean

October 2, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – University of Iowa Interim Provost Sue Curry has named Dan Clay and Ann Estin to serve as co-chairs of the search committee to replace the dean of the College of Law.

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University of Mississippi Law holds event in honor of the bicentennial of Mississippi’s judiciary and legal profession

October 2, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI – The University of Mississippi School of Law is participating in the bicentennial of Mississippi’s judiciary and legal profession in Jackson.

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Penn Law welcomes new faculty and fellows

October 2, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW SCHOOL – This academic year, Penn Law has added four new members to the full-time faculty at the Law School, as well as a number of new academic fellows.

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Nebraska Law notes rising student interest in immigration law

October 2, 2017

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR – The growing uncertainty faced by immigrants has created a secondary effect at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Law.

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