ABA approves UMass Law for full accreditation
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS – DARTMOUTH – The UMass School of Law has earned full accreditation by the American Bar Association, a major milestone for the Commonwealth’s public law school.
Read More about ABA approves UMass Law for full accreditationHarvard Law Dean Martha Minow elected as American Academy of Political and Social Science fellow
HARVARD LAW SCHOOL – Harvard Law School Dean Martha Minow was recently named a fellow of the American Academy of Political and Social Science.
Read More about Harvard Law Dean Martha Minow elected as American Academy of Political and Social Science fellowRutgers Law School professor emeritus wins award from AALS Clinical Section
RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL – Professor Frank Askin, who retired in May after 50 years at Rutgers Law School, has won the national Association of American Law Schools, Clinical Section’s William Pincus Award for outstanding service and commitment to clinical education.
Read More about Rutgers Law School professor emeritus wins award from AALS Clinical SectionUniversity of Virginia Law alumni, faculty, and students challenge state’s automatic driver’s license suspension policy for debtors
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA – A team that includes nine University of Virginia School of Law alumni is now helping challenge Virginia’s policy of automatically suspending the driver’s licenses of individuals who are willing, but unable, to pay their fines and court costs.
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HARVARD LAW SCHOOL – In November, the International Human Rights Clinic at Harvard Law School and the Norwegian Refugee Council Jordan launched a 45-page report that details the challenges Syrian refugees living outside refugee camps encounter.
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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS – The United States Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review has appointed Elizabeth L. Young, associate professor of law, as a judge to the San Francisco Immigration Court.
Read More about University of Arkansas Law professor appointed as San Francisco Immigration Court judgeMitchell Hamline Law redesigns weekend JD program to require fewer on-campus visits
MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW – Mitchell Hamline School of Law is extending its innovative online learning platform to offer a redesigned weekend J.D. program that requires students to be on campus far fewer weekends.
Read More about Mitchell Hamline Law redesigns weekend JD program to require fewer on-campus visitsWest Virginia University Law clinics seek clemency for three clients
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW – Three clients of the Clinical Law Program at the West Virginia University College of Law are waiting to hear if they will be granted clemency by President Barack Obama before he leaves office on January 20.
Read More about West Virginia University Law clinics seek clemency for three clientsUniversity of Florida Law launches website connecting students with resources and opportunities to promote wellness
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW – With physical and mental health in mind, UF Law has launched a Wellness website to aggregate resources and opportunities at UF and throughout Gainesville to help students stay healthy and find assistance when necessary.
Read More about University of Florida Law launches website connecting students with resources and opportunities to promote wellnessSt. Mary’s Law alumnus appointed Texas Secretary of State
SAN ANTONIO BUSINESS JOURNAL – Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott appointed St. Mary’s University-educated attorney Rolando Pablos as the 111th Texas Secretary of State.
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