Law deans from 12 schools sign letter pledging commitment to diversity ahead of US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action
LAW.COM — On Wednesday, 15 laws deans from 12 law schools signed a statement, saying, “We are deans of Big Ten law schools, joining together to affirm our commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through legally permissible means, regardless of the outcome of the cases pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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REUTERS — Students who attend less-prestigious law schools are more receptive to online classes than their counterparts at elite schools, as are older students and those with caregiver responsibilities, a new study found.
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JDJOURNAL — In a critical juncture for the Golden Gate University (GGU) School of Law, the university’s Board of Trustees is set to meet on June 21 to discuss the future of the struggling institution. Concerns over ABA accreditation and mounting financial deficits have prompted this pivotal decision.
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REUTERS — The experience of two highly selective public U.S. law schools offers a guide for other schools to admitting diverse students should the U.S. Supreme Court ban colleges and universities from considering race as a factor in their admissions decisions, as it is expected to do before the term ends this month.
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U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Law school graduates pursue a vast range of careers, from family law to technology law to the frontlines of social justice. Some choose not to practice law at all. Among those pursuing a private sector legal career, many hope to join a global law firm helping high-profile clients with multifaceted legal issues.
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REUTERS — As federal judges this week begin hiring their next round of clerks, it’s easy for me to see the value of such insider feedback. Clerks work in close quarters with their judges, forging relationships that are both personal and professional —and that can profoundly impact the trajectory of a new lawyer’s career.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO — Rebecca Zietlow, Distinguished University Professor and Charles W. Fornoff Professor of Law and Values, has been named interim dean of the College of Law. Zietlow’s appointment is effective Friday, June 16. She succeeds D. Benjamin Barros who accepted a new opportunity as dean of the Stetson University College of Law…
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U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — When law school applicants size up their chances of getting into their choice schools, a vexing question often arises: If those applications are unsuccessful, should they reapply the next cycle and try to present stronger credentials, or settle for a less-desirable school? At a time when the overall law school transfer market…
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YAHOO!FINANCE — Law school can be a hefty investment, but like many postgraduate programs, it may be the key to entering your career field of choice. When weighing whether a law school education is worth the time and financial investment, it’s important to consider the average debtload of graduates, your potential return on investment, your career…
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NATIONAL JURIST — Foreign-educated lawyers and law school graduates enroll in U.S. LL.M. programs, in part, to attend law school in the United States. Although the F-1 visa process can be stressful, residential LL.M. students do enjoy many benefits.
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