University of the Pacific McGeorge joins program to diversify the legal profession
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC — The University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law is building on its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging by joining the California Leadership-Access-Workforce (Cal LAW) Pathways program as one of the program’s institutional partners. The program aims to establish a pipeline of diverse students from high schools, community colleges, four-year institutions,…
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Professors John Duffy and Ruth Mason of the University of Virginia School of Law have become members of the American Law Institute. The ALI announced their election Friday. There are now 28 members of the UVA Law faculty currently affiliated with ALI. The institute produces scholarly work meant to update or…
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WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY — Every September, Phylis Myles spends about three weeks mulling over piles of paperwork. As the assistant dean for career planning and development, she analyzes hobbies, legal areas of interest, sports affinities and other background information — all to match most of the Willamette Law first-year students with the attorney mentor who fits them…
Read More about Willamette Law attorney mentor program celebrates 30th anniversaryAdvice for third-year students interviewing with law firms
JDSUPRA — Try to enjoy the process. Interviewing can be stressful, but it is important to remember that getting an interview with a law firm is a compliment to you and your achievements. Use your interviews as opportunities to learn from and engage with attorneys who are doing the type of work that you hope to do,…
Read More about Advice for third-year students interviewing with law firmsTampa law firms adjust recruitment strategies amid pandemic
BUSINESS OBSERVER — The pandemic has created seismic changes in lots of industries — from yacht clubs to fast-food and homebuilding to business travel. The law sector, especially how firms in the region hire and retain top talent, has likewise been on a turbulent pandemic ride. “Lawsuits are still progressing,” says Shannon Puopolo, chair of the hiring committee and shareholder…
Read More about Tampa law firms adjust recruitment strategies amid pandemicTwo Ohio law firms recruit University of Dayton Law students before they enroll
REUTERS — Could hiring lawyers before they even enroll in law school be part of the next wave of law firm diversity efforts? Two Ohio firms are giving it a try, partnering with the University of Dayton School of Law to recruit J.D. students with a promise of tuition and living expenses, mentoring, and a full-time job…
Read More about Two Ohio law firms recruit University of Dayton Law students before they enrollAccessLex Institute makes bar exam prep courses available at no cost for 4,000 law graduates
ACCESSLEX INSTITUTE — Leading legal education nonprofit AccessLex Institute is pleased to announce the launch of Helix Bar Review by AccessLex®, the only national nonprofit bar preparation program. Consistent with its history and mission of working to improve access for the next generation of lawyers and create a more diverse legal profession, AccessLex is offering more…
Read More about AccessLex Institute makes bar exam prep courses available at no cost for 4,000 law graduatesUniversity of Iowa Law hosts annual Supreme Court Day
IOWA COLLEGE OF LAW — After going virtual in 2020, the University of Iowa College of Law’s long-standing tradition of Supreme Court Day was back in person today. Ever since the inaugural Supreme Court Day was held in 1928, talented Iowa Law students have argued in front of Iowa Supreme Court Justices during Supreme Court Day. The event, originally…
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UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF LAW — Two members of the Notre Dame Law School community are serving as clerks at the U.S. Supreme Court for 2021-22 term, which began last week. Notre Dame Law Professor Stephanie Barclay is clerking for Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch. Notre Dame Law School graduate Alexa Baltes ’17 J.D. is clerking…
Read More about Notre Dame Law professor Stephanie Barclay clerking for US Supreme Court Justice Neil GorsuchNew University of Virginia Law course prepares students for work with Spanish-speaking clients
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — A new course to be offered by the University of Virginia School of Law in the spring will help students improve their skills as advocates for Spanish-speaking clients. Spanish for Public Service Lawyers will introduce eight students who already have some proficiency in speaking Spanish to real-world clients who are…
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