How lawyers and law schools safeguarded voting
LAW 360 — Attorneys worked tirelessly Tuesday to support citizens and election workers on the final day of voting in one of history’s most contentious presidential contests.
Read More about How lawyers and law schools safeguarded votingABA legal ed section reverses decision to remove ‘race and ethnicity’ from law school diversity standard
REUTERS — The public will get a second chance to weigh in on potential changes to the American Bar Association’s diversity and inclusion standard for law schools, after an initial proposal was widely criticized for weakening the rule following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action.
Read More about ABA legal ed section reverses decision to remove ‘race and ethnicity’ from law school diversity standardAccessLex launches initiative encouraging new approaches to law school admissions
MSN — AccessLex Institute® has unveiled the Admission Innovation Project, a pioneering initiative aimed at helping law schools explore and implement fresh approaches to student admissions.
Read More about AccessLex launches initiative encouraging new approaches to law school admissionsPodcast: How to support well-being in law schools
ADMISSABLE — UVA Law’s on-site psychotherapists, Dr. Kate Gibson and Karen Painter, LPC, join Admissions Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 to discuss mental health resources at the Law School, offering insights on how individual counseling can help law students navigate challenging periods and achieve success in legal practice.
Read More about Podcast: How to support well-being in law schoolsPace Law professor Bridget J. Crawford and University of Colorado Law dean Lolita Buckner publish book on social movements and the law
PACE UNIVERSITY — University of Colorado Law School Dean and Provost’s Professor of Law Lolita Buckner Inniss, and Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University Professor Bridget J. Crawford, announce the release of their new book, “Social Movements and the Law: Talking About Black Lives Matter and #MeToo.”
Read More about Pace Law professor Bridget J. Crawford and University of Colorado Law dean Lolita Buckner publish book on social movements and the lawOpinion: The ABA needs statements of best practices for law schools
THE NATIONAL JURIST — The ABA council frequently revisits its accreditation standards. The council aways invites feedback on standards changes through a notice and comment process. For the most part, changes are relatively routine and non-controversial.
Read More about Opinion: The ABA needs statements of best practices for law schoolsA look at the experimental study for the November California Bar Exam
CALIFORNIA LAWYER — We look forward to working with the State Bar, the Board of Trustees, and all stakeholders to execute the experimental study in November with
Read More about A look at the experimental study for the November California Bar ExamConsiderations for law school applicants when choosing a law school
U MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — Selecting which law school to attend is an important and highly individualized decision, particularly if you have multiple admission offers with varying financial considerations.
Read More about Considerations for law school applicants when choosing a law schoolUniversity of Arkansas Little Rock Law Rural Incubator Program works to expand access to legal representation in rural communities
MSN — Cost and location are issues that affect many across Arkansas when seeking justice, but one law school and the Arkansas Bar Foundation hope to change that.
Read More about University of Arkansas Little Rock Law Rural Incubator Program works to expand access to legal representation in rural communitiesUniversity of Baltimore Law student Julea Seliavski discusses her leadership of the National Disabled Law Student Association
ABA — Starting with the “why.” Throughout my childhood I noticed inequalities in my schooling, and it was distressing to me. I saw kids being treated differently based on how they looked or acted. I remember a teacher complaining in front of everyone about how slow a student read. These kids weren’t getting access to…
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