University of Chicago Law faculty weigh in on ‘safe spaces’ letter from undergraduate dean of students

September 19, 2016

WALL STREET JOURNAL – The letter wasn’t widely circulated around the law school, according to law professors. But they say the faculty rejoinder has generated little enthusiasm among them.

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Students entering law school now better informed about career options and opportunities

September 12, 2016

STATE BAR OF WISCONSIN – The job market for entry-level attorneys in traditional law practice is still tough, and prospective students know it.

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Multistate Bar Exam adds additional pretest questions

September 12, 2016

ABA JOURNAL – Starting in February 2017, 175 Multistate Bar Examination questions will be scored, and 25 will be pretest questions, dispersed throughout the exam, says Erica Moeser, president of the NCBE.

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Making the most of law school recruiting events

September 12, 2016

U.S. NEWS – “If you are interested in learning more about law school directly from the schools, consider attending a recruiting event.”

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Georgia Board of Bar Examiners mistakenly failed 90 bar exam takers in July 2015 and February 2016

September 12, 2016

WALL STREET JOURNAL – Georgia’s Board of Bar Examiners just announced that 90 test-takers who sat for the July 2015 or February 2016 exam were mistakenly told they had failed.

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Lauren Robel, provost of Indiana University and former AALS President, honored by state bar foundation

September 12, 2016

INDIANA LAWYER – As part of the evening event, Lauren Robel, provost of Indiana University in Bloomington and executive vice president of Indiana University, was recognized for her contributions to the legal profession.

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Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg calls for Senate to consider Supreme Court nominee during talk at Georgetown Law Center

September 12, 2016

MCCLATCHY DC – Ginsburg told a group of students at Georgetown University Law Center that lawmakers should appreciate that a president can appoint justices anytime during his term.

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Supreme Court Justice Kagan reflects on judicial career during conversation at Harvard Law School

September 12, 2016

HARVARD CRIMSON – Supreme Court Justice and former Harvard Law School Dean Elena Kagan returned to her old stomping ground Thursday to reflect on her experience on the bench and and impart advice to incoming students.

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Indiana McKinney Law Dean Emeritus Norman Lefstein wins distinguished service award for indigent defense

September 12, 2016

INDIANA UNIVERSITY ROBERT H. MCKINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW – Dean Emeritus Norman Lefstein was presented with the Robert O. Dawson Indigent Defense Distinguished Service Award by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.

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