Pre-law students discuss the potential of LSAT-optional law school admissions
THE BROWN DAILY HERALD — Last month, an American Bar Association council responsible for accreditation voted to stop requiring that applicants to accredited law schools submit a standardized test score. The ABA’s House of Delegates, the organization’s wider governing body, will conduct a final vote on the proposed change in February.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — While it may be widely known that law schools train people to become a lawyer by putting them through three years of rigorous study leading to a J.D. degree, people interested in a legal career may be unaware of another law degree offered by most U.S. law schools: the LL.M., or Master…
Read More about What to know about getting an LLM degreeWilmington University Law to begin classes in 2023
DELAWARE TODAY — When Phillip Closius interviewed for the post of first dean of Wilmington University’s newly created School of Law, the first question he asked was, “Why does Delaware need another law school?” Now Dean Closius is answering his own question, including offering more affordable legal training that will emphasize the needs of everyday people and…
Read More about Wilmington University Law to begin classes in 2023Important skills to have for a law career
LEGAL READER — The legal profession is an incredibly rewarding and challenging career that requires a wide range of skills. From the ability to quickly assess complex legal issues to strong communication, negotiation, and research abilities, many qualities make a successful law practitioner. It takes more than just knowledge of the law to succeed in…
Read More about Important skills to have for a law careerLaw schools introduce new online and hybrid learning options
NATIONAL JURIST — Several law schools have either recently announced or plan to soon announce new online and hybrid options for law students, including Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Santa Clara University School of Law and William & Mary College of Law. The expansion into distance education and hybrid programs comes 15…
Read More about Law schools introduce new online and hybrid learning optionsAmerican Sociological Association makes statement affirming the importance of teaching about race
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The American Sociological Association said in a statement this week that it “strongly supports scholars, teachers and researchers who are committed to raising awareness about the impact of race and racism in American and global society. Unfortunately, many sociologists and sociology teachers are currently facing fear for their livelihoods and careers due to…
Read More about American Sociological Association makes statement affirming the importance of teaching about raceCollege faculty dissatisfaction goes beyond burnout
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — Like many Ph.D.s, I’ve followed the conversation about faculty burnout in the pandemic era and read the firsthand accounts. But more and more, I’ve been questioning whether that word accurately conveys how most academics feel now.
Read More about College faculty dissatisfaction goes beyond burnoutOpinion: How college administrators can deal with employee dissatisfaction
INSIDE HIGHER ED — As we begin a new year, higher education will continue to face the challenge of unfilled job positions as employees depart to other organizations and sectors. According to a recent survey from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, 57 percent of college employees (faculty and staff) reported they are likely to…
Read More about Opinion: How college administrators can deal with employee dissatisfactionUniversities in Texas propose tuition freeze in exchange for increased state funding
THE TEXAS TRIBUNE — As Texas lawmakers consider what to do with an unprecedented $32.7 billion state surplus, leaders of the state’s six largest public university systems are pitching that nearly $1 billion be allocated toward higher education. If lawmakers agree, these university chancellors pledge to hold tuition flat for all undergraduate students for the…
Read More about Universities in Texas propose tuition freeze in exchange for increased state fundingThe American Council on Education names Jonathan Fansmith senior vice president of government relations
HIGHER ED DIVE — Fansmith will be charged with representing the policy interests of many American colleges, a tall order given their often competing priorities and needs. He takes over this work during upheaval within the federal government. A slim Democratic majority in the Senate and Republican one in the House all but ensures continued gridlock…
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