Cynthia Nance named dean of University of Arkansas Law

December 7, 2023

TALK BUSINESS & POLITICS — Cynthia Nance, interim dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law since July 1, 2022, has been appointed to the position full-time. UA officials shared the details in a news release Thursday (Nov. 30).

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Columbia Law dean Gillian Lester to step down at the end of the academic year

December 7, 2023

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT — Gillian Lester, who has served as Dean of Columbia Law School since 2015, has informed me of her decision to step down at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year to return to full-time teaching and scholarship as a member of the Faculty of Law.

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University of Virginia Law shares advice from professors on preparing for law school exams

December 7, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Though finals season doesn’t officially begin until Dec. 9 this year, students at the University of Virginia School of Law have a habit of preparing long in advance. Here are the best tips and content about how to approach exams we’ve produced over the years.

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A look at the experiences of law school students

December 7, 2023

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Law school is a commitment of several years for students who already completed their undergraduate program, and there’s no easing into coursework.

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Advice on paying for law school for applicants and their parents 

December 7, 2023

FORBES — Thinking about heading to law school next year? Then get a coffee maker. Though the median starting salaries for graduates of Yale Law, Harvard Law, Stanford Law and other T14 schools are close to $200,000, for the three years it takes to earn a JD the cost of each Grande Caffe Latte that

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A look at US LLM programs for foreign attorneys

December 7, 2023

THE NATIONAL JURIST — The number of U.S. graduate programs open to foreign attorneys has blossomed in recent years.

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How to study for the LSAT and prepare for law school specializations

December 7, 2023

AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM — When preparing for a legal career, aligning your LSAT prep with your long-term goals and the specific area of law you want to specialize in is crucial. Specialization in law can significantly shape your career path.

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A look at environmental law centers in US law schools

December 7, 2023

LEGAL PLANET — Many law schools consider public service a key part of their missions. 

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Jacksonville University Law to move to permanent downtown campus

December 7, 2023

JAX TODAY — Fifteen months after starting classes, Jacksonville University’s College of Law will move into a new Downtown campus next summer.

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University of Akron Law professor Camilla Hrdy co-authors book connecting science fiction and patents

December 7, 2023

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON — Imagine diving into the world of futuristic stories where spaceships soar and gadgets do incredible things. Now, think about how those ideas become real things we use. Camilla Hrdy, professor of intellectual property law, and her co-author, former Akron Law assistant professor Daniel Brean, have made new findings about the connection between

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