A look at how LSAT changes could affect STEM majors applying to law school

June 18, 2024

REUTERS — Georgetown Law admissions dean Andy Cornblatt loves getting applications from undergraduates with so-called STEM majors.

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Columbia Law Review student editors and board of directors clash over publication of article on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict

June 18, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — On Monday morning, the student-edited Columbia Law Reviewpublished its latest issue online. Hours later, the website became a blank white space with a one-line note saying, “Website is under maintenance.”

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Heather Hughes named interim dean of American University Washington College of Law

June 18, 2024

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY — I am pleased to announce that Heather Hughes has agreed to serve as Interim Dean of the Washington College of Law (WCL) beginning July 1, 2024.

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Kent Barnett named dean of Ohio State Law

June 18, 2024

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MORITZ COLLEGE OF LAW — The Ohio State University is excited to welcome Kent Barnett as the 21st dean of the Moritz College of Law.

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Terence J. Lau named dean of Syracuse Law

June 17, 2024

THE DAILY ORANGE — Syracuse University’s College of Law named Terence J. Lau as its new dean, according to a Wednesday SU News release.

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Paul Rose named dean of Case Western Reserve Law

June 17, 2024

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY — President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Joy K. Ward have announced that Paul Rose, associate dean for strategic initiatives at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, will begin as dean of Case Western Reserve University School of Law July 1, pending Board of Trustees approval next month.

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University of Iowa Law dean Kevin Washburn to step down at the end of 2024

June 17, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF LAW — Kevin Washburn, who joined the University of Iowa College of Law as dean in 2018, has announced that he will step down from the position at the end of the year, effective on Dec. 31, 2024.  

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A look at the JD Next admissions assessment from University of Arizona Law

June 17, 2024

KGUN 9 — The University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law has introduced JD Next, a new admissions test and preparatory course aimed at helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed in law school.

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Podcast: Advice on completing law school applications

June 17, 2024

LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Today we’re excited to have the founder of Write Track Admissions, Hamada Zahawi, with us to talk about law school applications. 

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Advice on selecting externships or study abroad programs

June 17, 2024

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — If you choose the right law school program, you will hopefully join a campus where you feel at home as you encounter peers, professors, classes and activities that fit your interests.

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