Daniel Kelly appointed dean of University of St. Thomas Law 

January 31, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS NEWSROOM — The University of St. Thomas School of Law has selected Daniel B. Kelly, an accomplished University of Notre Dame law and economics researcher with strong experience creating multidisciplinary programs, as the fourth dean to lead the Minnesota-based law school.

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Applying too close to deadlines could hurt applicants’ chances of getting into law school

January 31, 2024

ABA JOURNAL — If a student from an underrepresented community applies to law school right before the deadline, then they are already late, according to a report from the AccessLex Institute released in December.

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Podcast: Drake Law dean Jerry Anderson and Chapman Law professor Daniel Bogart discuss the NextGen Bar Exam

January 31, 2024

THE ASPEN LEADING EDGE PODCAST — Jerry Anderson, Drake University, and Daniel Bogart, Chapman University talk about the third edition of their casebook Property Law: Practice, Problems, and Perspectives and how it is edited to fit the Next Gen Bar Exam.

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Podcast: Lawyer provides career advice for law students

January 31, 2024

LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re excited to be talking with Bryan Nese – a partner at Mayer Brown – about career tips for law students, from identifying your ideal employer and successfully making networking connections, to excelling at your job.

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Advice on selecting an LLM program

January 31, 2024

THE NATIONAL JURIST — If you ask people about the purpose of a J.D., the general answer will likely be that it is the degree needed to become a lawyer in the United States. While the reality is a bit more nuanced (a prime example: foreign-educated lawyers), I think that captures the expected “purpose” well.

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Advice for prospective law students on application strategy

January 31, 2024

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — The law school application process is rooted in heartfelt dreams. Only a tightly held dream can carry an applicant through the gauntlet required for admission, from taking the LSAT or GRE to patiently enduring months on a waitlist.

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University of Akron Law professor Jack Sahl reflects on his career

January 31, 2024

AKRON LEGAL NEWS — When Professor Jack Sahl first joined the faculty of The University of Akron School of Law in 1991, he had no idea he would spend the rest of his teaching career at the institution or that he would be given the chance to lead its nationally known Joseph G. Miller and

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University of Arkansas Little Rock Law expands pathway program

January 31, 2024

ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT GAZETTE — The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law is expanding its pathway program — which streamlines the admittance process for qualified students — to more schools in Arkansas.

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UC Irvine Law professor Jack Lerner co-authors book on use of rap lyrics in court

January 31, 2024

UCI NEWS — The second edition of Rap on Trial: A Legal Guide was released today amid growing national concern and legislative developments regarding the use of rap lyrics in court.

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Campbell Law launches Richardson Family Education Equity Clinic

January 31, 2024

CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY NEWS — Campbell Law School formally launched the Richardson Family Education Equity Clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the law school in downtown Raleigh.

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