Survey: Managing partners frustrated by slow pace of change in large law firms
BLOOMBERG BNA – The leaders of Big Law firms in the US don’t seem to be very happy with recent changes – or lack thereof – in their firms, according to a survey of nearly 400 managing partners and chairs.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED – A new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds that more than 90 percent of defaulted student loan borrowers aren’t enrolled in income-driven repayment plans within nine months of rehabilitating their debt.
Read More about Report: Most defaulted student loan borrowers are not in income-driven repayment plansThe implications of digitizing legal delivery
FORBES – “Law firm stasis–with a handful of exceptions– is a boon to service providers as well as an invitation to the Big Four, elite consultancies, and other digitized, global branded giants to enter the legal marketplace with both feet.”
Read More about The implications of digitizing legal deliveryRutgers Law Co-Dean Michael T. Cahill discusses legal education, profession
OKLAHOMA LEGAL GROUP – He is the latest to answer questions about legal education and the legal profession, and the changes, opportunities, and challenges facing prospective and current lawyers.
Read More about Rutgers Law Co-Dean Michael T. Cahill discusses legal education, professionCommunity reacts to appointment of Erwin Chemerinsky as dean of UC Berkeley Law
DAILY CALIFORNIAN – Chemerinsky comes to UC Berkeley with a reputation as one of the country’s leading constitutional scholars and was recently named by the National Jurist the most influential person in legal education for 2016.
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COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL – “As a graduation speaker, you always try to convey a few thoughts worthy of this important milestone, and the exciting future that each of you has before you.”
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SPECTRUM NEWS NY1 – Bharara also asked graduates to consider public service at some point in their careers, noting he did it for 17-and-a-half years.
Read More about Former U.S. Attorney Bharara addresses New York Law School students during commencement ceremonyFormer Acting Attorney General Sally Yates addresses Harvard Law students during Class Day ceremony
HARVARD LAW SCHOOL – At Harvard Law School, Sally Yates explains why she refused to enforce travel ban, even if it cost her job.
Read More about Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates addresses Harvard Law students during Class Day ceremonyOhio Attorney General and reflects on law school experience during keynote at commencement
HOMETOWN LIMA STATIONS – The 2017 Ohio Northern University law class learn about how their school changed the life of the Buckeye state’s top law enforcement.
Read More about Ohio Attorney General and reflects on law school experience during keynote at commencementFederal student aid head resigns
INSIDE HIGHER ED – Jim Runcie, the chief operating officer of the Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid, resigned the day before he was set to testify at a House of Representatives oversight subcommittee hearing.
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