Sally Brown Richardson named interim dean of Tulane Law

July 27, 2023

TULANE UNIVERSITY — Sally Brown Richardson, the A.D. Freeman Professor of Civil Law, a respected scholar of property rights and vice dean for Academic Affairs at Tulane School of Law, has been named interim dean of Tulane Law School, Tulane President Mike Fitts and Provost Robin Forman announced. 

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Lisa Crooms-Robinson named interim dean of Howard Law

July 27, 2023

THE DIG — Howard University is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa A. Crooms-Robinson, J.D., as interim dean of the Howard University School of Law. Crooms-Robinson is an internationally respected expert on constitutional law and human rights and has served as a faculty member of the School of Law since 1993.

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John P. Anderson named dean of Mississippi College Law

July 27, 2023

MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE UNIVERSITY NEWS — The Board of Trustees at Mississippi College has affirmed a leadership change for MC Law in downtown Jackson.

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How the organization Lawyers of Color helps maintain diversity in law schools

July 27, 2023

FORBES — African Americans represent a mere 7.9% of all law school students in the United States, well below the percentage of African Americans in the general population, which hovers near 12%. Lawyers of Color(LOC), an organization dedicated to supporting African American law students, is focused on providing ample information to prospective African American law students and increasing…

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Advice on applying to law schools as a transfer 

July 27, 2023

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — If you follow this column’s advice on the law school application process and set a broad and realistic target list, hopefully you will find the first year of law school to be a rewarding challenge. With luck, you will be excited to return to find your niche on campus the following two…

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Advice on selecting law school classes

July 27, 2023

JDJ JOURNAL — Choosing the right law school classes is a crucial aspect of your legal education. If you find yourself overwhelmed by the available options, here are eight tips to help you choose your law school classes wisely.

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Arizona State University Law students discuss how fellowships have guided their law school experience

July 27, 2023

ASU NEWS — Last year, the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University selected 18 students as its first Public Interest Fellows. The fellowship program, the first of its kind at the law school, was formed in 2020 when ASU Law leadership and donors came together to create opportunities for students to participate in social…

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law dean Theresa Beiner discusses the school’s programs

July 27, 2023

ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT GAZETTE — Over my years as a faculty member and dean of the University of Arkansas Little Rock Bowen School of Law, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette has occasionally provided negative press about the school’s internal personnel matters.

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Boston College Law hosts conference on land loss, reparations and housing policy

July 27, 2023

BC LAW — Housing and land loss were top-of-mind at BC Law last spring, fueling a national gathering of experts and a number of other panel and speaker events.

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Boston College Law professor Thomas W. Mitchell featured in documentary on Black farmland owners

July 27, 2023

BC LAW — Thomas W. Mitchell, BC Law Drinan Professor and director of the Initiative on Land, Housing & Property Rights (ILHPR), attended the June 12 premiere of Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land, a new documentary film from Al Roker Entertainment, Inc., and Emmy-nominated director Eternal Polk. 

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