American Bar Association turns to grant funding to support initiatives
BLOOMBERG LAW — The American Bar Association is in “a handsome place, financially,” despite dwindling membership rolls, according to its new executive director
Read More about American Bar Association turns to grant funding to support initiativesOregon Supreme Court approves pathway to practice for law graduates without taking the bar exam
REUTERS — Law graduates will be able to become licensed in Oregon without taking the bar exam, starting in May 2024.
Read More about Oregon Supreme Court approves pathway to practice for law graduates without taking the bar examLaw schools start preparing students for the NextGen Bar Exam
WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL — Big changes are on the horizon for bar exams in 2026, and Minnesota law schools are beginning to make plans for how they might adapt.
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BLOOMBERG LAW — Law school should prepare students to practice law, yet a sentiment held by many legal professionals is that while schools do well teaching doctrinal law, many fail at teaching students how to be a lawyer.
Read More about How law schools can address skill and technology gaps among studentsCalifornia Bar Exam pass rate falls slightly
REUTERS — The July 2023 bar exam cycle wrapped up on Thursday with California reporting a small decrease in its overall pass rate, in contrast to pass rate increases posted by the majority of states.
Read More about California Bar Exam pass rate falls slightlyHow political division on campuses could affect law school rankings
JDJOURNAL — In the aftermath of the recent Israeli-Palestinian conflict, tensions have spilled over into the academic realm, particularly within the law school community. This article explores the ripple effects on students, law firms, and the looming uncertainty surrounding the U.S. News and World Report law school rankings.
Read More about How political division on campuses could affect law school rankingsBaylor Law names Jeremy Counseller as next its dean
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY — Following a nationwide search, Baylor University Provost Nancy Brickhouse, Ph.D., announced today that Jeremy Counseller, J.D., The Abner V. McCall Chair of Evidence Law at Baylor, has been selected as dean of the University’s nationally ranked Baylor Law School. His appointment is effective July 1, 2024.
Read More about Baylor Law names Jeremy Counseller as next its deanNaming gift establishes University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA — The University of South Carolina’s School of Law has a new name thanks to the generosity and vision of well-known alumnus and longtime benefactor, plaintiffs’ trial lawyer Joe Rice.
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ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND — Congratulations to the Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapter members at St. Thomas University College of Law and the University of Colorado Law School for winning the 2023 Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapter of the Year Awards!
Read More about Animal Legal Defense Fund recognizes St. Thomas University Law and University of Colorado Law as student chapters of the yearCase Western Reserve Law co-deans Michael Scharf and Jessica Berg to step down in summer 2024
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — After a decade spent steering the School of Law from recovery to resurgence, co-deans Jessica Berg and Michael Scharf have chosen to step down from their leadership roles this coming summer.
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