Western Association of Schools and Colleges considers dropping “diversity, equity, and inclusion” language from their standards
INSIDE HIGHER ED — After months of rhetoric from President-elect Donald Trump attacking diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives—as well as threats to “fire” accreditors—the Western Association of Schools and Colleges’ Senior College and University Commission is considering dropping DEI language from its standards.
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REUTERS — The Florida Bar is on track to overhaul its policy advocating “diversity and inclusion” for lawyers in the state, eliminating those terms and adopting a more general policy focused on “the quality of legal services.”
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LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Today, we’re discussing substantive Criminal Law, specifically the crimes of assault and battery.
Read More about Podcast: How to answer criminal law questions about assault and battery on the bar examOpinion: Legal profession must be more welcoming to lawyers with disabilities
FORBES — The legal profession has long been recognized for its rigorous standards and competitive environment. However, these attributes often perpetuate barriers that exclude talented individuals, particularly those with disabilities.
Read More about Opinion: Legal profession must be more welcoming to lawyers with disabilitiesA profile on University of Baltimore Law dean LaVonda N. Reed
AFRO NEWS — LaVonda N. Reed became the first woman dean of University of Baltimore’s (UB) School of Law on July 1 after serving at Georgia State University’s law school for three years. A military brat, Reed grew up moving from state to state, and some of that time was spent in Prince George’s County,…
Read More about A profile on University of Baltimore Law dean LaVonda N. ReedSarah Lawsky Provides FREE, Customizable Code And Regs Selected Sections For Any Tax Class
TaxProf Blog (by Paul Caron) — Dean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares that Sarah Lawsky (Northwestern Law) has shared free resources for law professors teaching tax courses.
Read More about Sarah Lawsky Provides FREE, Customizable Code And Regs Selected Sections For Any Tax ClassA look at the AALS American Law School Faculty Study
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The legal professoriate is becoming more racially, ethnically and gender diverse, but new data shows that first-generation college graduates remain underrepresented among law faculty ranks.
Read More about A look at the AALS American Law School Faculty StudyAALS American Law School Faculty Study sees growth in the representation of women in legal education
WIA REPORT — The Association of American Law Schools and the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago have recently released the American Law School Faculty Study, providing a snapshot of the demographics and characteristics of law teaching and law faculty today.
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ABA JOURNAL — It’s shaping up to be very competitive year for aspiring law students, with the number of applicants to law school jumping 25% and applications
Read More about Law school applicants for fall 2024 up 25 percent over previous yearBaylor Law professor Chris Jaeger announced as co-winner of AALS Scholarly Papers Competition
BAYLOR LAW SCHOOL — Baylor Law School’s Professor Chris Jaeger has been recognized as a co-winner of the prestigious American Association of Law Schools (AALS) Scholarly Papers Competition for his research paper, The Hand Formula’s Unequal Inputs.
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