Why pro bono work is important for practicing attorneys
LAW 360 — For Fordham University School of Law’s Dora Galacatos, a legal clinic offering pro bono counsel is as close to “church” as she’ll get.
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ABA JOURNAL — The council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has suspended enforcement of the accreditation standard originally titled “
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AMERICAN CONSTITUTION SOCIETY — More than 1,000 law scholars from around the country have signed on to a bipartisan letter decrying President Trump’s slew of illegal executive orders and actions and declared, “We believe we are in a constitutional crisis.”
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MSN — Penn State Dickinson Law Dean Danielle Conway says it was a long-term misunderstanding she had as a Philadelphia middle schooler that led her to become an attorney.
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HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW — With a series of executive orders, the Trump administration has put a target on corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. As of this writing, key portions have been enjoined by a federal court.
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WBRZ — Law professor Alvin Ray Washington was named the chancellor of the Southern University Law Center on Friday.
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THE VARSITY NEWS — The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law has officially named Nicholas Schroeck as its new dean after he served in the interim role.
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ARL NOW — George Mason University’s law school has removed webpages related to diversity, equity and inclusion, sparking student criticism and casting doubt on the future of related programs.
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ILLINOIS COURTS — The Illinois Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Commission’s biennial Law Student Leaders Access to Justice Summit is being hosted by Jenner and Block on Friday, February 28, 2025.
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FORBES — Applicants to law school come from a wide array of academic and professional backgrounds. Though the application process may be years away, high school students who dream of attending a top law school can begin preparing long before they even begin their undergraduate studies.
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