UVa grads, professors and students continue to make national impact
THE DAILY PROGRESS – The U.S. Supreme Court recently granted a petition from the University of Virginia’s Supreme Court Litigation Clinic to hear a case that will help determine how newly convicted felons should get rid of their firearms — the third the court has accepted from UVa professors and students for its 2014-15 term.
Read More about UVa grads, professors and students continue to make national impactWayne State acts to ensure equal access to legal education
DETROIT FREE PRESS – Wayne State University’s Law School will freeze tuition next year and give a scholarship to every incoming student in a move designed to make a law degree more affordable, while boosting sagging enrollment at the Detroit school.
Read More about Wayne State acts to ensure equal access to legal educationDuquesne dean reflects on Attorney General Holder’s visit
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE – Cell phones — and much of the nation — were buzzing the morning of Feb. 24, 2011, when word from Washington was that the Justice Department would no longer defend the Defense of Marriage Act in court.
Read More about Duquesne dean reflects on Attorney General Holder’s visitPittsburgh dean honored with diversity award
THE PITTSBURGH COURIER – University of Pittsburgh Law School Dean William M. Carter, Jr. has been awarded the Leadership Diversity Award from the National Diversity Council and the Pennsylvania Diversity Council. He will be recognized at the 2014 Leadership Excellence Awards Luncheon at the University of Pittsburgh on October 29, 2014.
Read More about Pittsburgh dean honored with diversity awardFlorida State Law expands undergraduate, law degree partnerships
WFSU – Florida State University’s College of Law is expanding a program allowing students to graduate with a law degree and bachelor’s degree a year earlier than usual. The so-called “three-plus-three” option is now available to undergraduate students at the University of West Florida.
Read More about Florida State Law expands undergraduate, law degree partnershipsAlbany’s Andrews plans continued commitment to legal education
ALBANY BUSINESS REVIEW – Penelope Andrews will spend the remainder of her time as Albany Law School president focused on strategic initiatives to position the school for the future, amid changes in legal education and the profession.
Read More about Albany’s Andrews plans continued commitment to legal educationCollege graduates continue education when faced with a tough job market
US NEWS – One unintended consequence of the most severe recession in the post-World War II era is that young adults have stayed in school to avoid facing unfriendly employment prospects.
Read More about College graduates continue education when faced with a tough job marketElon Law changes focus
WFAE – Elon University School of Law is making some big changes. Beginning next fall, students will be able to graduate after two and a half years, instead of the standard three.
Read More about Elon Law changes focusGift helps expand University of Texas pro bono program
AUSTIN BUSINESS JOURNAL – The University of Texas School of Law received a $1 million gift to support the school’s pro bono legal assistance program, the university announced Wednesday.
Read More about Gift helps expand University of Texas pro bono programLSU Law Center partners to assist victims of sexual assault
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE— Victims of sexual assault in the Baton Rouge area who choose to fight for justice could soon be exempt from paying out-of-pocket to hire an attorney that’s sensitive to their situation.
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