University of Minnesota Law selects William McGeveran as dean

May 29, 2024

MINNESOTA LAWYER — The University of Minnesota Law School has announced that William McGeveran will become its new dean, effective June 17. 

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Anna Carpenter named dean of Oklahoma

May 29, 2024

OU DAILY — OU announced the new dean of the College of Law, pending Board of Regents approval, on Thursday.

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Florida Supreme Court allows state’s law graduates to practice under supervision before passing the bar exam

May 29, 2024

FLORIDA BAR NEWS — In March 2023, the Florida Bar Board of Governors accepted a Florida Public Defender Association proposed amendment that would permit law school graduates to practice for up to a year under the supervision of an attorney while they await Bar admission.

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Community mourns shooting death of Mississippi College Law professor Crystal Welsh

May 29, 2024

MISSISSIPPI FREE PRESS — Mississippi Free Press Board of Directors Vice President Crystal Lynn Welch, a 42-year-old Mississippi College School of Law instructor who devoted her life to social-justice work, was the victim of a triple homicide over the Mother’s Day weekend. 

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A look at data on law graduate student loan debt

May 29, 2024

AOL — The path to practicing law can lead to a fruitful career helping people and companies navigate the challenges of legal disputes. 

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LSAC looks at the work of academic support professionals in preparing students for the NextGen Bar Exam

May 29, 2024

LSAC — I recently had the pleasure of hosting Ashley London , director of bar studies and assistant professor at Duquesne University School of Law, for a webinar on academic support professionals (ASPs), the NextGen Bar Exam, and how the advent of the new exam might put a spotlight on ASPs and their work.

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LSAC discusses events at the Pre-Law Advisors National Council Quadrennial Conference

May 29, 2024

LSAC — After the unfortunate 2020 cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pre-Law Advisors National Council (PLANC) Quadrennial Conference is back!

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Advice for law school applicants on achieving a high LSAT score

May 29, 2024

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Here are some tips to help law school applicants who aim for a score of 180 on the Law School Admission Test.

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University of Akron Law couple sworn in to Ohio Bar together

May 29, 2024

COURT NEWS OHIO — The latest class of Ohio attorneys sworn to act with integrity took their oaths Monday.

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University of Akron Law selects Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody J. Stewart to deliver commencement address

May 29, 2024

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW — Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Melody J. Stewart will be the distinguished speaker at The University of Akron (UA) School of Law spring 2024 Commencement on Sunday, May 12, at 2 p.m. in the James A. Rhodes Arena on the UA campus.

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