A look at joint law/business degrees

May 23, 2016

LL.M GUIDE – Many top business schools, including Stanford, Harvard and Columbia, offer J.D./MBA programs, where students earn both a traditional law degree and a business degree simultaneously. And a small number of schools, including Northeastern University, Chapman University and American University, offer dual MBA and LL.M. programs

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Law professors analyze the deadlocked Supreme Court

May 23, 2016

THE NEW YORK TIMES – The [Supreme Court] told lower courts to consider a compromise in a case involving access to contraceptive coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Is that an indication that the court deadlock could lead to greater collegiality?

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Mason Law name change to Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University official

May 23, 2016

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL – George Mason University School of Law is now officially Antonin Scalia Law School.

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More colleges are informing students directly about student loan debt outlook and future payments

May 23, 2016

PBS NEWSHOUR – Research suggests that students say no to loans when they’re told how much they’re borrowing and how loans could weigh on them in the future.

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Chicago-based law firm now offers gender-neutral parental leave

May 23, 2016

HUFFINGTON POST – The Chicago-based international law firm Winston & Strawn LLP announced Wednesday that it is creating a gender-neutral parental leave policy, as well as a broader policy intended to help lawyers with the often hectic process of taking parental leave and then returning to work.

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Emergence of high-end temping gigs threatens competition with law firms

May 23, 2016

BLOOMBERG LAW – Today, thanks to technology, a growing acceptance of remote work, and an entrepreneurial boom, there are new ways to maintain a corporate-based practice outside of the traditional law firm path.

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Louisville Brandeis School of Law graduate and U.S. marine compiles manual for veterans on family law

May 23, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE BRANDEIS SCHOOL OF LAW – As a family law student, Brentt McGee was surprised to learn there is no comprehensive guide to veteran family law in Kentucky. So he decided to compile one.

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UC Irvine Law immigration rights clinic issues report investigates unlawful labor practices at Westin-owned hotel

May 23, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW – The University of California, Irvine School of Law Immigrant Rights Clinic investigated compliance with domestic and international labor standards at The Westin Long Beach Hotel.

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Incoming Kansas Law student-athlete to balance law school and volleyball

May 23, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS – With an undergraduate business degree in hand, KU volleyball’s standout libero will begin progress towards her Juris Doctorate degree in the KU School of Law starting this fall as a starter for the top-10 Jayhawks during her final year of collegiate eligibility.

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