ABA legal education section revises proposed standard amid legal and political focus on diversity
REUTERS — The American Bar Association is poised to eliminate references to “race and ethnicity” from its law school diversity and inclusion rules to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 rulingbarring colleges from considering race in admissions.
Read More about ABA legal education section revises proposed standard amid legal and political focus on diversityUniversity of St. Thomas Law professor Gregory Sisk publishes study on the scholarly impact of law schools
REUTERS — There’s no topping Yale Law School’s faculty when it comes to racking up law journal citations.
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BAR EXAM TOOLBOX PODCAST — Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing general, special, and quitclaim deeds, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series.
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LAW FIRE — Last week the Judge Advocates Association (JAA) hosted a panel discussion designed to help military lawyers (called judge advocates or JAGs) considering making the transition from practicing attorney to legal academic.
Read More about Former Navy JAG officer discusses transition to law teaching and offers adviceAmerican Bar Association hosts 1L Week celebrating new law students
ABA — The American Bar Association Law Student Division (LSD) will observe ABA 1L Week, a yearly event that welcomes and supports first-year law students as they begin their legal education.
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HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY — High Point University recently welcomed the inaugural class of the new Kenneth F. Khan School of Law inside Congdon Hall on HPU’s campus.
Read More about High Point University Law welcomes first class of studentsJacksonville University Law dean Nick Allard discusses how future lawyers are critical to upholding the rule of law
THE NATIONAL JURIST — “Yes, I’d give the Devil the benefit of law for my own safety’s sake.” So answered Sir Thomas More to an unscrupulous lawyer trying to trick him into admitting he was a traitor and heretic in the powerful, thought provoking 1966 Academy award winning film, A Man for All Seasons.
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JD ADVISING — Starting law school is an exciting and challenging time. As a first-year law student (1L), you’re embarking on a journey that will shape your future legal career.
Read More about Advice for first-year law studentsArizona State University Law students discuss attending law school as triplets
ASU NEWS — Megan, Nicole and Lauren Isagholian were born in Glendale, California. They share a birthday, a love of basketball and a passion for law.
Read More about Arizona State University Law students discuss attending law school as tripletsUniversity of Arkansas Little Rock Law unveils photography exhibition
UA LITTLE ROCK NEWS — Dr. Derek Slagle, the director of the School of Public Affairs at UA Little Rock, will have his photography on display in an exhibition titled, “Derek Slagle: Science of Conservation” at UA Little Rock’s Windgate Center of Art + Design.
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