Opinion: America needs to do more to prepare students for college
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — Fifteen years ago, a broad coalition of foundations, nonprofits and educators launched a bold effort to reform the vast system of college remedial education that was destroying the higher education opportunities of millions of students.
Read More about Opinion: America needs to do more to prepare students for collegeA look at programs offering tuition assistance to Native American students
DIVERSE ISSUE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — Michigan State University (MSU) will offer in-state tuition to out-of-state Native American students through their Native American Tuition Advantage Program (NATAP), beginning in Fall 2025.
Read More about A look at programs offering tuition assistance to Native American studentsUtah Supreme Court releases plan that would allow for attorney licensure through practice
REUTERS — Utah is forging ahead with a proposal to allow law graduates to become licensed without taking the bar exam, following the lead of a handful of other states that have adopted alternative licensing pathways in recent years.
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BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Today, we’re taking a bird’s eye view of some key Real Property topics we’ve covered in our “Listen and Learn” series. Specifically, we’re focusing on property ownership and interests. Next week, we’ll discuss property regulation and transfer.
Read More about Podcast: How to complete real property topics on the bar examPodcast: A look at the history and future of the bar exam
LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Today, we’re thrilled to have with us Dean Jackie Gardina of The Colleges of Law in Santa Barbara and Ventura here to talk about the history, current state, and future changes of the bar exam.
Read More about Podcast: A look at the history and future of the bar examEarly law school admission data shows an increase in applications
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Law school applications are on track to increase this year, according to early predictive data from the Law School Admissions Council.
Read More about Early law school admission data shows an increase in applicationsUsha R. Rodrigues named dean of University of Georgia Law
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Usha R. Rodrigues, associate dean for faculty development, M.E. Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law and University Professor, has been named the next dean of the University of Georgia School of Law.
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CHARLESTON SCHOOL OF LAW — The Charleston School of Law Dean and Provost Larry Cunningham has accepted a new position as Clerk of Court for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.
Read More about Charleston Law dean Larry Cunningham to step down; Jonathan A. Marcantel appointed interim deanA look at HBCU law schools across the country
AFRO TECH — Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a pivotal role in educating African American students and fostering leadership within the legal profession.
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HER CAMPUS — As an undergraduate student with aspirations of attending law school, I know I am not the only one who fears I know absolutely nothing. I am petrified, to say the least. Countless questions, doubts, and anxieties plague most undergraduate students, and a quick Google search only provides a little clarity. The search…
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