Widener Law celebrates graduates during commencement
WIDENER LAW — 85 candidates for graduation took part in Widener Law Commonwealth’s commencement ceremony Thursday at the Scottish Rite Theatre and Ballroom in Harrisburg. Widener Law Commonwealth Dean Michael Hussey addressed graduates and attendees at the commencement ceremony, and urged new graduates to use their education to uplift communities.
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WILLIAM & MARY LAW — In what seems like something from science fiction, William & Mary Law School’s Center for Legal & Court Technology now boasts of using holographic technology for witness testimony.
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REUTERS — Deans from more than half the nation’s law schools are working to salvage a longstanding rule that requires schools to use the Law School Admission Test or other standardized tests when admitting students. Instead of letting law schools go fully test-optional as planned, the deans want the American Bar Association’s Section of Legal Education and…
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DIVERSE ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION — Mark C. Alexander has always been interested in the realms of law, politics, and democracy. He said it was one of the reasons he went to law school. To Alexander, the legal profession is ultimately about serving communities and justice. “So much of my career I did my scholarship…
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REUTERS — U.S. News & World Report on Thursday released its new law school rankings, capping off unprecedented tumult over the annual list that included a boycott by nearly a third of law schools and a more than three-week delay caused by data problems. The final version of this year’s law school rankings brought several notable shifts among…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Dear Aspiring Law Students, We are pleased to inform you that U.S. News & World Report is today unveiling its 2023-2024 Best Law Schools rankings. We develop these rankings annually with the sole purpose of empowering you to make informed decisions regarding your law school education. Pursuing law school is…
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UC NEWS — University of Cincinnati Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Valerio Ferme, PhD, has named Haider Ala Hamoudi as dean of the College of Law. Hamoudi will serve as the college’s 27th dean since its founding in 1833. The UC College of Law is the fourth oldest continuously operating law school in…
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ABA LAW STUDENT PODCAST — Law school, bar prep, and the legal profession in general can be hard on mental health, but there is help through Lawyer Assistance Programs that even law students can access. DeMario Thornton talks with Molly Ranns about the services and support available to help law students and professionals cope with…
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LEGAL TENZER — In this episode, Pace Law School graduating senior, Kaitlin Campini reflects on her experience as a law student and provides saga advice for current law students and those about to enter law school.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Spending the sunny summer months studying for a strenuous standardized test may be no one’s vision for a fun summer, but it’s the right move for many law school applicants. Since the law school admissions process is rolling, applicants should submit their applications by early November for their best odds. The ideal time to…
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