ABA votes to create pathway to law school without standardized testing
REUTERS — The American Bar Association has established a path for law schools to admit some or all of their new students without the Law School Admission Test or other “valid and reliable” admissions test.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — U.S. law schools attract many foreign applicants seeking training in the American legal system. Most commonly, applicants come from countries with similar common-law legal systems, like Canada, the United Kingdom, India and English-speaking nations in Africa and the Caribbean.
Read More about Advice for international students applying to US law schoolsPodcast: Themis Bar Review director of legal education Sophie Dye Gayle discusses the NextGen Bar Exam
ASPEN LEADING — In this episode, we sit down with Sophie Dye Gayle, Director of Legal Education and Innovation at Themis Bar Review, to explore the exciting changes coming to the bar exam and legal education. Sophie discusses the NextGen Bar Exam, including the integrated questions, change in scoring, and inclusion of Family Law.
Read More about Podcast: Themis Bar Review director of legal education Sophie Dye Gayle discusses the NextGen Bar ExamUniversity of Arizona Law unveils new on-campus courtrooms
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA — On Friday, October 18, the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law proudly unveiled its newly constructed, state-of-the-art courtrooms, classroom, and lobby spaces, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing “A New Day in Court” advocacy initiative.
Read More about University of Arizona Law unveils new on-campus courtroomsUniversity of Arizona Law dean Marc Miller announces that he will step down in January 2025
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA — Marc L. Miller, Dean of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, has announced that he will step down from his role in January 2025 after 12 years of service. As one of the longest-serving deans among U.S. law schools, Miller leaves a legacy of transformative growth, having…
Read More about University of Arizona Law dean Marc Miller announces that he will step down in January 2025Grant to University of Arizona Law will support preservation of records used to secure Navajo Nation water rights
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA — On November 7, 2024, the Council on Library & Information Resources (CLIR) announced the award of a $300,000 grant to a library preservation collaboration between the Navajo Nation Department of Water Resources (NNDWR), Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Agnese…
Read More about Grant to University of Arizona Law will support preservation of records used to secure Navajo Nation water rightsUniversity of Arizona Law honors Justice Technology Association with changemaker award
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA — The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law is pleased to announce Justice Technology Association (JTA) as the inaugural recipient of its Changemaker Award, an honor recognizing innovative leaders who advance access to justice through forward-thinking approaches in legal service delivery, technology, or policy reform.
Read More about University of Arizona Law honors Justice Technology Association with changemaker awardUniversity of Arkansas Law student Amanda Fisher appointed to The American Society of Legal Writers board of directors
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS — Amanda Fisher, an assistant professor at the U of A School of Law, has been elected to a three-year term on the Scribes, the American Society of Legal Writers Board of Directors.
Read More about University of Arkansas Law student Amanda Fisher appointed to The American Society of Legal Writers board of directorsBoston College Law professor Claire Donohue discusses how she incorporates social work into teaching
THE HEIGHTS — Claire Donohue aims to maintain an open-minded and compassionate approach to her work—whether it be guiding students as the current associate dean of experiential learning at Boston College or aiding clients as a public defender.
Read More about Boston College Law professor Claire Donohue discusses how she incorporates social work into teachingBoston College Law to launch Master of Legal Studies In Cybersecurity, Risk, and Governance
THE HEIGHTS — Beginning in the fall of 2025, Boston College Law School will offer a master of legal studies (MLS) in cybersecurity, risk, and governance, which is set to replace the current master of science in cybersecurity policy and governance program at the Woods College of Advancing Studies.
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