Median US lawyer income has dropped over the past two decades
REUTERS — Lawyers are making less money today than they were in 2001 when accounting for inflation, a new study has found.
Read More about Median US lawyer income has dropped over the past two decadesLaw graduates react to federal student loan forgiveness plan
REUTERS — Forgiving $10,000 or $20,000 of federal student loan debt may not be a game-changer for most debt-strapped lawyers, but experts say other provisions in the White House’s new debt-relief plan could save attorney borrowers far more over time.
Read More about Law graduates react to federal student loan forgiveness planNew Mexico Supreme Court votes to not deny law licenses over immigration status
VALDOSTA DAILY TIMES –New Mexico will no longer deny licenses to practice law solely because of an applicant’s citizenship or immigration status, including some aspiring law students who arrived in the U.S. illegally as children.
Read More about New Mexico Supreme Court votes to not deny law licenses over immigration statusA look at reciprocity and the Uniform Bar Exam
JDSUPRA — What Exactly Is Bar Reciprocity? Reciprocity is the ability to practice law in a state where you did not take the bar exam. ‘Waiving’ into a state is beneficial for attorneys who plan to practice law in multiple states.
Read More about A look at reciprocity and the Uniform Bar ExamABA forms task force to educate public about judicial independence
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION — The American Bar Association announced seven members of its newly formed Law, Society and the Judiciary Task Force. The task force was approved by the ABA Board of Governors to evaluate developments involving the state of the judiciary in this country.
Read More about ABA forms task force to educate public about judicial independenceFordham Law Rule of Law Clinic releases report urging changes to New York’s gubernatorial succession process
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — A Fordham Law School Clinic is calling for improvements to New York’s procedures for gubernatorial succession and inability. There have been several unexpected turnovers in the state’s highest executive offices in recent years, but the Rule of Law Clinic says in a newly released report that “New York is unprepared to…
Read More about Fordham Law Rule of Law Clinic releases report urging changes to New York’s gubernatorial succession processUniversity of Houston Law Center names new building for late trial lawyer John M. O’Quinn
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON — The University of Houston has received a significant gift from The John M. O’Quinn Foundation to support the UH Law Center and construction of its new state-of-the-art building. In permanent recognition of the gift, the building will be named the “John M. O’Quinn Law Building.”
Read More about University of Houston Law Center names new building for late trial lawyer John M. O’QuinnThe cost of legal education reaches new highs at some schools
REUTERS — A degree from Columbia Law School opens doors to lucrative law firm jobs, but attending the highly ranked law school in expensive New York City comes with a hefty price tag.
Read More about The cost of legal education reaches new highs at some schoolsLaw students in Ohio gain legal aid experience during summer associate work
THE VINDICATOR — Law students from northeastern Ohio are getting a first hand look at the court system this summer working with Community Legal Aid.
Read More about Law students in Ohio gain legal aid experience during summer associate workJacksonville University Law begins classes
REUTERS — The Jacksonville University College of Law became the first new U.S. law school to open in nearly a decade when its inaugural cohort of 14 students arrived on campus Monday.
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