University of Florida Law appoints dean
FLORIDA TREND — The University of Florida today announced the appointment of Laura Ann Rosenbury as dean of the Levin College of Law. The appointment becomes effective July 1.
Read More about University of Florida Law appoints deanKathleen Boozang appointed dean at Seton Hall Law
NJ.COM — Seton Hall University named Kathleen Boozang as dean of its law school Monday, 25 years after the veteran professor joined the school.
Read More about Kathleen Boozang appointed dean at Seton Hall LawNALP report shows uptick in employment for law graduates
NEW YORK TIMES — A slightly higher percentage of last year’s graduates landed legal jobs compared with graduates from 2013, according to figures released on Wednesday by the American Bar Association.
Read More about NALP report shows uptick in employment for law graduatesUniversity of Colorado Law, Denver Law share gift to create fellowship program
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO — Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck announced a $500,000 gift to be divided between the University of Colorado Law School (CU) and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law (DU).
Read More about University of Colorado Law, Denver Law share gift to create fellowship programNorthwestern Law offers debt relief to graduates
CBS CHICAGO — Northwestern University School of Law has launched a new program to ease the burden of student debt for graduates who can’t afford to pay off their loans.
Read More about Northwestern Law offers debt relief to graduatesWashington and Lee granted special consultative status by UN Economic and Social Council
AUGUSTA FREE PRESS — The United Nations Economic and Social Council has granted Washington and Lee University “special consultative status,” a prestigious designation granted to qualifying non-governmental organizations and only a select few academic institutions.
Read More about Washington and Lee granted special consultative status by UN Economic and Social CouncilLaw school deans react to the latest employment rate numbers from ABA
INSIDE COUNSEL — Several U.S. law school administrators are somewhat optimistic about the number of law school graduates obtaining jobs based on recent data.Law school deans react to the latest employment rate numbers from ABA
Read More about Law school deans react to the latest employment rate numbers from ABAReport: six month outlook good for law firms in Australia, Asia and Europe
LAWYERS WEEKLY — Australia’s legal industry is pessimistic about short-term growth, but top-tier firms expect to see an upturn in the market within the next six months, a new report has shown.
Read More about Report: six month outlook good for law firms in Australia, Asia and EuropeCharleston School of Law may not accept students in the fall
WCSC 5 NEWS — Officials with the Charleston School of Law say they will be making a formal announcement next week about whether the school will be accepting first-year class students in the fall.
Read More about Charleston School of Law may not accept students in the fallNew York AG partnering with law schools to assist start-ups
CAPITAL NEW YORK– Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will announce in a speech Friday the formation of a partnership with local law schools to help start-ups navigate state laws and regulations.
Read More about New York AG partnering with law schools to assist start-ups