Roger Fairfax Jr appointed dean of Howard Law

January 19, 2024

HOWARD UNIVERSITY THE DIG — Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., announced the appointment of Roger A. Fairfax, Jr. as dean of the Howard University School of Law, effective July 1, 2024.

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Podcast: Texas A&M University Law dean Robert Ahdieh discusses law schools in Texas 

January 19, 2024

ASPEN LEADING EDGE PODCAST —  In this podcast series where Dean Patty Roberts connects with other Law School deans, she is joined by Robert Ahdieh, Dean and Vice President for Professional Schools and Programs at Texas A&M University.

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Podcast: How legal research and writing differs in professional and educational environments

January 19, 2024

LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we are going to continue the conversation from our last episode with a discussion about persuasive writing in the workplace and some thoughts on the future of legal writing in the age of AI.

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Opinion: Aspiring law students from underrepresented groups should start law school applications early

January 19, 2024

BARRIER BREAKERS — The relative scarcity of minority legal professionals is still a concern despite the accelerating changes over the decade. According to the 2021 NALP report on diversity, 10.75% of firm partners were lawyers of color, with 46% being Asian Americans, 31% Hispanic, and 24% Black.

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Podcast: Advice for law students on improving grades

January 19, 2024

LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about bouncing back and resetting your law school trajectory after a disappointing semester.

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LexisNexis expands access to their artificial intelligence program to all US law schools

January 17, 2024

JDJOURNAL — LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a global leader in information and analytics, has announced a significant expansion of access to its transformative legal generative AI solution, Lexis+ AI, within U.S. law schools. 

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How the US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action is affecting law school admissions

January 17, 2024

REUTERS — For years, Andy Cornblatt and his team in the admissions office at Georgetown University Law Center would know—by the check of a box—the race of applicants trying to win a spot at the school. Not anymore.

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How law schools have responded to the US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action

January 17, 2024

JDJOURNAL — In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s June decision that effectively banned affirmative action policies, Georgetown University Law Center, among others, has opted to obscure the racial identities of applicants.

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Jacksonville University Law prepares for move to new campus

January 17, 2024

BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE — In a year of significant developments for the Jacksonville University College of Law, the biggest news came with the start of construction for its new Downtown campus, guided by the leadership of Founding Dean Nick Allard.

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How to stay motivated throughout the second semester of law school 

January 17, 2024

THE NATIONAL JURIST — The first semester of law school is a bit of a whirlwind. Everything, and everyone, is new. Discussing legal concepts is different and exciting. Being put on the hotseat during a Socratic discussion for the first time, although quite intimidating, can feel exhilarating. 

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