Golden Gate Law Dean Anthony Niedwiecki and UC Hastings Law Dean David Faigman call for lower bar exam pass score in California

August 21, 2017

COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE – The bar exam is a poor measure of a lawyer’s competence, law school deans told California State Bar officials at a public comment session.

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Video: Former Harvard Law Dean Martha Minow outlines legacy of Brown v. Board of Education

August 21, 2017

HARVARD LAW SCHOOL – A leading scholar on the landmark case launches a lecture series celebrating the HLS Bicentennial.

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Australian students, law firms collaborate on hackathon to develop innovations

August 21, 2017

LAWYERS WEEKLY – Thirteen law firms have collaborated with students from around the country at the 2017 Disrupting Law hackathon.

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John Marshall Law professor to teach course in Singapore on U.S. IP law

August 21, 2017

JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL – Professor Daryl Lim will teach a course in Singapore on U.S. patent law and practice to law students at the National University of Singapore.

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George Washington University Law names new business and finance law program director

August 21, 2017

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL – Jeremiah Pam will serve as the new Director of the Business and Finance Law Program.

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Illinois Law alumnus named president-elect of National Bar Association

August 21, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF LAW – Juan Thomas ’96 has been selected as the President of the National Bar Association.

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UC Berkeley Law faced with $2 million in budget cuts, elimination of associate dean positions

August 21, 2017

ABA JOURNAL – University of California at Berkeley School of Law faces $2 million in budget cuts and will eliminate some of its associate dean positions.

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Charlotte School of Law leaders outline next steps for school

August 21, 2017

ABA JOURNAL – Charlotte School of Law intends to comply with North Carolina law, and its leaders say that is why its website went dark.

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North Carolina AG requires Charlotte School of Law to stay closed

August 21, 2017

ABA JOURNAL – Under North Carolina law, Charlotte School of Law is now required to close, according to the North Carolina Attorney General’s office.

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University of Florida Law wins matching grants

August 21, 2017

GAINESVILLE SUN – The University of Florida’s Levin College of Law raised $1.5 million from alumni and supporters in a 12-week span to unlock two matching donations, college officials announced.

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