Students at UC Davis Law’s civil rights clinic defend Yuba County prisoners
THE SACRAMENTO BEE – Prisoners at the overcrowded and understaffed Yuba County Jail have found formidable allies in law students studying civil rights at UC Davis.
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HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM – Q&A talks with William Clendenen, the new president of the Connecticut Bar Association.
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THE WASHINGTON POST – “Whether you’re a soon-to-be law student or a citizen interested in better understanding our justice system, you could do worse than to spend this summer reading these books.”
Read More about Nine books to read for incoming law studentsWidener University law schools officially split
THE PATRIOT NEWS – Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg became Widener University Commonwealth Law School Wednesday, officially separating its Delaware and Pennsylvania campuses.
Read More about Widener University law schools officially splitTwo-thirds of hiring managers report challenges in finding qualified legal professionals
ABA JOURNAL – Sixty-four percent of the lawyers surveyed by Robert Half Legal said finding skilled legal professionals is somewhat or very challenging, an increase of 14 percentage points from a similar survey six months ago, the New Jersey Law Journal reports.
Read More about Two-thirds of hiring managers report challenges in finding qualified legal professionalsTexas colleges struggle with balancing safety and new campus carry gun law
BUSINESS INSIDER – In the wake of new Texas legislation allowing concealed handguns on college campuses, school administrators are determining how to comply with the law while still meeting safety concerns of students, parents and staff.
Read More about Texas colleges struggle with balancing safety and new campus carry gun lawLSU Law Dean Jack Weiss to step down in August
NOLA.COM – LSU Law Chancellor and Dean Jack Weiss, who led the Paul M. Herbert Law Center for eight years, will step down from his position in August. In a statement, Weiss said at the beginning of the new academic year, he will return to being a staffer to the law faculty.
Read More about LSU Law Dean Jack Weiss to step down in AugustLSAC reports fall 2015 law school application numbers as of July 3
LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS COUNCIL – As of 7/3/15, there are 333,848 fall 2015 applications submitted by 52,056 applicants. Applicants are down 2.0% and applications are down 4.2% from 2014.
Read More about LSAC reports fall 2015 law school application numbers as of July 3John Williamson named for two-year term as dean of law at University New Brunswick Law
CANADIAN LAWYER – John Williamson is once again stepping up to fill in as dean of law at the University of New Brunswick, taking on a two-year term in the role. According to a spokesperson for UNB, a search for the next dean will take place during the two-year term.
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THE CT MIRROR – The state’s three major legal-aid groups are closing the Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut, the agency they jointly fund for lobbying and a wide range of education and community outreach on behalf of the poor.
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