Some law schools drop ‘diversity’ from branding amid federal attacks on DEI programs
BLOOMBERG LAW -- Some top US law schools have dropped mentions of diversity from their websites as academic centers face a compliance deadline to ensure continued federal funding. Read More about Some law schools drop ‘diversity’ from branding amid federal attacks on DEI programsLaw School Survey of Student Engagement finds that law students are more diverse and engaged
THE NATIONAL JURIST -- The Law School Survey of Student Engagement’s annual report, “20 Years of LSSSE: Sharing Trends in Legal Education,” revealed that law students are more diverse, increasingly engaged and better prepared than ever before. Read More about Law School Survey of Student Engagement finds that law students are more diverse and engagedOpinion: How the Department of Education could change the law school accreditation process
THE REGULATORY REVIEW — On February 14, the new chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Andrew N. Ferguson, announced that political appointees employed by the Commission can no longer be members of the American Bar Association (ABA) and that the Commission will no longer support any employee’s membership in the ABA.
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MPR NEWS — The University of Minnesota Law School is halting the hiring of a new assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion as President Donald Trump continues to crack down on DEI in federal programs.
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BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Tune in for a special milestone episode today (number 300), where we share our top 5 tips for passing the bar exam.
Read More about Podcast: 5 tips to follow when studying for the bar examMaryland law schools prepare students for the upcoming NextGen Bar Exam
THE DAILY RECORD — Maryland’s two law schools will be among the first in the nation to adopt a new bar exam next year.
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DIVERSE — Enrollment data for the first law school class since the Supreme Court struck down the affirmative action in college admissions was released last December, and Dr. Sari Kisilevsky there was much concern about sharp declines in admission of Black and Hispanic students to elite law schools.
Read More about A look at trends in law school applicationsAlbany Law Black Law Student Association wins chapter of the year award
ALBANY LAW — Albany Law School’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) has made history by winning the coveted Chapter of the Year award at the 57th Annual Northeast Region, National Black Law Students Association (NEBLSA) Convention held in Boston, MA, from February 5th to February 9th, 2025.
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BC LAW -- Boston College Law School’s National Mock Trial team has qualified for the Texas Young Lawyers Association’s National Mock Trial Competition. Read More about Boston College Law students qualify for national mock trial competitionBoston College Law hosts former Ohio attorney general Richard Cordray for lecture
BC LAW — On February 12, the Rappaport Center hosted Richard Cordray, the former Ohio Attorney General and a 2020 Rappaport Distinguished Visiting Professor, for a community-wide address on the history and uncertain future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), where he served as its inaugural director.
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