Washburn Law and Pittsburg State University partner for ‘3+3’ accelerated bachelor’s/JD degree program
WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — A new partnership between Pittsburg State University and the Washburn School of Law is underway. “We have inked a partnership that will allow students to complete a bachelor’s degree as well as a law degree in six years total — three years here at Pittsburg State, and three years…
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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY in ST. LOUIS SCHOOL OF LAW — Washington University School of Law in St. Louis will offer full-tuition scholarships for admitted JD students whose family income is less than 200% of the federal poverty level, announced Russell K. Osgood, dean of the School of Law.
Read More about Washington University in St. Louis Law announces free tuition for students from low-income householdsWayne Law names transactional law competition winners
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL — Twenty-five Wayne State University Law School Students participated in the 9th annual 2022 Wayne State Jaffe Transactional Law Competition on Friday, Nov. 11. The competition was held at the Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss office in Southfield, Michigan.
Read More about Wayne Law names transactional law competition winnersWayne Law student Chloe Brueck named In-House champion of moot court competition
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL — Wayne State University Law School’s Moot Court program concluded its inaugural Peter Henning Moot Court Competition earlier this month. Of the 30 junior members who participated in the two-day competition, 2L Chloe Brueck prevailed as the Fall 2022 In-House champion.
Read More about Wayne Law student Chloe Brueck named In-House champion of moot court competitionA look at the development of the Willamette Law Immigration Law Clinic
WILLIAMETTE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — During the first two years of law school, students learn to think like a lawyer. Willamette’s Clinical Law Program teaches them to be a lawyer, offering the chance to gain practical skills while taking ownership of real legal cases. Launched in Summer 2022, the Immigration Law Clinic works to…
Read More about A look at the development of the Willamette Law Immigration Law ClinicWilliam & Mary Law to welcome first students for online LLM program
WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL — William & Mary Law School is accepting applications for its new Online LL.M. Program designed for working professionals who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of the U.S. legal system. The degree program begins in August 2023 and is structured to provide flexibility for students who wish to pursue…
Read More about William & Mary Law to welcome first students for online LLM programYale Law students reflect on race-conscious admissions
YALE LAW SCHOOL — The Supreme Court of the United States is currently debating the practice of race-conscious college admissions. The Yale Daily News spoke with students, law professors and alumni at Yale Law School to gauge community opinions on the court’s potential overturning of affirmative action and what it will mean for the school.
Read More about Yale Law students reflect on race-conscious admissionsYale Law students comment on the merits and drawbacks of law school admissions tests
YALE LAW SCHOOL — Law schools across the country may soon stop requiring the LSAT for admissions, pending a decision by the American Bar Association. Yale Law School has not indicated whether it would continue to require the LSAT in the absence of a mandate. Some Yale students voiced concerns about axing the requirement, claiming…
Read More about Yale Law students comment on the merits and drawbacks of law school admissions testsYale Law Veterans Legal Services Clinic sues Department of Veteran Affairs over discrimination
YALE LAW SCHOOL — Conley Monk Jr., a Vietnam War Veteran, announced that he is suing the VA for negligence at a press conference at the Dixwell Community Center on Oct. 28. The press conference included words by Monk’s legal representation — The Veterans Legal Services Clinic at Yale Law School, or VLSC — Senator…
Read More about Yale Law Veterans Legal Services Clinic sues Department of Veteran Affairs over discriminationABA section on legal education to vote on ending law school admissions testing requirement
REUTERS — Capping years of debate and a deluge of public comments, the American Bar Association is poised to do away with its longtime requirement that law schools use standardized admissions tests such as the Law School Admission Test. The ABA’s Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admission to the Bar is scheduled…
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