University of New Mexico Law hosts death row exoneree to share his story
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF LAW – In a talk that spanned from humorous and entertaining to heart-wrenching and compelling, he told of his wrongful conviction, survival on Alabama’s death row, and decades-long journey to exoneration and freedom.
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REAL DEAL – A trio of investors led by Avery Hall Investments bought a development site from Brooklyn Law School for $76.5 million at One Boerum Place.
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DELAWARE BUSINESS TIMES – Widener University Delaware Law School and Manor College in Jenkintown, Pa. have forged an agreement that will make legal-related bachelor’s and master’s degree programs available to Manor College students.
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DELAWARE ONLINE – Delaware State University has signed an articulation agreement with Widener University Delaware Law School to create a special admissions path for DSU graduates who want to pursue a law degree.
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ABA JOURNAL – The ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar announced that it is placing the Charlotte School of Law on probation and publicly censuring Valparaiso University School of Law.
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U.S. NEWS – Many law schools offer applicants a chance to be considered for specialized programs, which often requires a separate application essay.
Read More about Advice for prospective law students considering specialized law school programsAssociate salary hike proves to be a strain on law firm profits
BLOOMBERG LAW – Now those pay increases, which affected associates across the board, are showing up as profit growth slows at some law firms, according to a new report on the first three quarters of 2016 compiled by Citi Private Bank.
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GW HATCHET – James Greif, the director of communications for the Association of American Law Schools, said in an email that law professors’ expertise could influence which students choose to attend the school.
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ACCESS GROUP – Access Group’s Center for Research & Policy Analysis® recently announced the award of $1,280,000 in grants to promote access, diversity and research in legal education.
Read More about Access Group promotes access to legal education through Legal Education Diversity Pipeline grantsLaw school professors and leaders share thoughts on the closure of Indiana Tech Law School
INDIANA LAWYER – While those who have studied trends in legal education differ on whether Indiana Tech will be one in a string of closures, they agree that the first priority must be the students.
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