Penn State Law partners with university on “3+3” dual degree
TIMES LEADER – Wilkes University has announced a new deal with Penn State to get students a law degree in six years, three in Wilkes-Barre and three at the Penn State main campus at University Park.
Read More about Penn State Law partners with university on “3+3” dual degreeAkron Law enters agreement with nearby university for “3+3” program
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY – Youngstown State University and the University of Akron School of Law have signed an agreement that will shorten the time to earn a law degree.
Read More about Akron Law enters agreement with nearby university for “3+3” programUniversity of Florida course introduces undergraduate honor students to law school
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW – UF Law lecturer Joel Black is teaching a new course aimed at introducing undergraduate honor students to law school.
Read More about University of Florida course introduces undergraduate honor students to law schoolNebraska Law to dedicate new clinic building
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF LAW – The University of Nebraska College of Law will officially open the new Marvin and Virginia Schmid Clinic Building at McCollum Hall with a public dedication.
Read More about Nebraska Law to dedicate new clinic buildingCincinnati Law dean placed on leave after attempt to overhaul budget
NEW YORK TIMES – Dr. Bard, who came from Texas Tech University’s law school, was stripped of her duties as dean and placed on leave — with no public explanation.
Read More about Cincinnati Law dean placed on leave after attempt to overhaul budgetOklahoma Supreme Court allows law school graduate with no undergraduate education to take bar exam
ABA JOURNAL – Caleb Alexander Harlin never attended college, but he has two law degrees and one law license.
Read More about Oklahoma Supreme Court allows law school graduate with no undergraduate education to take bar examBurgeoning legal sectors attract new law graduates
U.S. NEWS – Here are a few areas of law prospective students should check out.
Read More about Burgeoning legal sectors attract new law graduatesTrump administration revokes safeguards for people in default on student loans
WASHINGTON POST – President Trump’s administration revoked federal guidance that barred student debt collectors from charging high fees on past-due loans.
Read More about Trump administration revokes safeguards for people in default on student loansOpinion: Legal artificial intelligence unlikely to replace lawyers just yet
NEW YORK TIMES – Recent research and even the people working on the software meant to automate legal work say the adoption of A.I. in law firms will be a slow, task-by-task process.
Read More about Opinion: Legal artificial intelligence unlikely to replace lawyers just yetA look at the viability of for-profit law schools becoming nonprofits for prospective buyers
ABA JOURNAL – Sterling Partners may be unloading all three of its for-profit InfiLaw System schools, say some consultants.
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