Study finds international student enrollment demand undeterred by travel ban

July 17, 2017

WASHINGTON POST – A national study of admissions officers found that, at least as of May, international students remain interested in studying in the United States, with overall demand holding steady compared to previous years.

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Study finds little interest among prospective college students about graduate earning data

July 17, 2017

INSIDE HIGHER ED – A new study found limited interest among prospective college students about graduates’ labor market outcomes, despite the data’s appeal to policy makers and researchers.

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How the LSAT prepares students for law school, legal career

July 17, 2017

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT – Here are three ways your LSAT preparation pays dividends beyond test day.

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Law school considerations for aspiring international lawyers

July 17, 2017

U.S. NEWS – As you decide where to apply, school-specific research is critical. Here are three key factors to keep in mind as you review the programs.

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Advice for landing a first legal job

July 17, 2017

NATIONAL JURIST – Whether you are looking for an internship for this semester or a job for next summer, or for after graduation, there’s a few easy steps to take now to get the ball rolling.

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Proposed budget would cut Legal Services Corp. by 24 percent

July 17, 2017

ABA JOURNAL – If this bill is not amended, then the Legal Services Corp.—which is the largest source of legal aid funding in the country—would see its budget slashed by 24 percent.

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An argument for more outcomes-oriented metrics for lawyer evaluation

July 17, 2017

ABA JOURNAL – “While there are lots of good reasons to resist outcomes-oriented metrics for judges, few of those make sense for lawyers.”

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Survey: Top reason associates cite for leaving law firms is work quality dissatisfaction

July 17, 2017

ABA JOURNAL – The top reason associates leave their law firms is dissatisfaction with work quality, according to a survey of 128 law firms by the NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education.

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Video: Incoming and Outgoing Yale Law Deans sit down for chat about the past and future of law school

July 17, 2017

YALE LAW SCHOOL – Yale Law School Dean Robert C. Post looks back on his deanship and offers advice to incoming dean Heather Gerken.

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Oregon Law Dean Marcilynn Burke brings wealth of experience to new role

July 17, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON – The new dean and Dave Frohnmayer Chair in Leadership and Law is excited about using her skills and leadership to strengthen areas Oregon Law is known for and to explore innovative ways the school can move forward.

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