Richard D. Freer named dean of Emory Law

November 27, 2023

EMORY NEWS CENTER — Richard D. Freer, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Law, a renowned expert on civil procedure and an award-winning teacher and experienced leader, has been appointed as the next dean of Emory University School of Law

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American Bar Association hosts panel of prominent Native American law school faculty and lawyers

November 27, 2023

ALASKA PUBLIC MEDIA — Whether it’s decades of litigation in the Katie John subsistence rights battles or enacting the Indian Child Welfare Act, Indigenous issues have a never-ending need for lawyers. But there is a shortage of Native Americans in the profession, particularly women.

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Podcast: Samford Law professor Alyssa DiRusso  and Vermont Law professor Stephanie Willbanks discuss their book on federal taxation

November 21, 2023

ASPEN LEADING EDGE — Alyssa DiRusso, Samford University, and Stephanie Willbanks, Vermont School of Law, discuss the upcoming fifth edition of their book, Federal Taxation of Wealth Transfers: Cases and Problems.

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Podcast: Advice on preparing for law school exams

November 21, 2023

LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX PODCAST — Today, we’re focusing on how to actually write an exam answer.

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Advice on correcting mistakes on law school applications

November 21, 2023

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — In the practice of law, details matter. A misplaced comma could spark a multimillion-dollar contract dispute. Sloppy writing, misread instructions or a missed deadline could potentially cost clients their freedom or their livelihood.

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University of Akron Law to bring back pre-law pipeline program in 2024

November 21, 2023

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON — Following a well-received debut this past May, the Law School’s new prelaw pipeline program Akron Law Prep Week is on track to return next year.

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University of Akron Law to offer guaranteed admission to qualified Ohio residents

November 21, 2023

CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS — The University of Akron School of Law has announced its Akron Law Ohio Guarantee, a program that offers automatic admission to the Juris Doctor program for any Ohio resident who meets or exceeds an LSAT score of 151 and grade-point average of 3.4, according to a news release.

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University of Akron Law hosts study abroad program in Vietnam

November 21, 2023

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON — The University of Akron (UA) School of Law’s inaugural two-week study abroad excursion to Vietnam last May was, by all accounts, an unqualified success—except for the steamy tropical heat.

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Arizona State University Law Indian Legal Program celebrates 35th anniversary

November 21, 2023

ASU NEWS — When William C. Canby Jr. looks back at Arizona State University’s Indian Legal Program’s humble beginnings, he openly marvels at how far it has come.

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University of Arkansas Law students receive scholarships

November 21, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS NEWS — Nine U of A students — all of whom are native Arkansans — were recently awarded scholarships thanks to the generosity of the Charles Thomas and Mary Alice Pearson Educational Foundation.

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