Minnesota explores alternatives to the bar exam
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — The state board that licenses attorneys to practice in Minnesota has begun a comprehensive study that could offer new pathways into the profession as early as 2026. Minnesota is one of 38 states that require new lawyers to pass the Universal Bar Examination, a grueling test that came under increased…
Read More about Minnesota explores alternatives to the bar examFormer University of Washington and Harvard law professor Robert Anderson confirmed to US Interior Department post
THE TIMBERJAY — Ely native and enrolled Bois Forte Band member Robert Anderson has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new chief legal counsel for the U.S. Department of Interior. Nominated for the position of Solicitor in April by President Joe Biden, senators approved Anderson for the position on a 53-44 vote, split…
Read More about Former University of Washington and Harvard law professor Robert Anderson confirmed to US Interior Department postNorthwestern Law Bluhm Legal Clinic hosts symposium on race and lawyering
NORTHWESTERN PRITZKER SCHOOL OF LAW — The Children and Family Justice Center co-sponsored the Bluhm Legal Clinic’s inaugural Race and Lawyering in the 21st Century symposium, which was held on September 30. The event was held online and at Lincoln Hall. The four-hour event, whose theme was “Gun Possession in Chicago: What the Headlines Don’t Tell You,”…
Read More about Northwestern Law Bluhm Legal Clinic hosts symposium on race and lawyeringOhio State University Law professor Katrina Lee reflects on her experience with anti-Asian harassment
COLUMBUS MONTHLY — For years, I have engaged in the community, and I’ve embraced opportunities to support the diverse Asian American population and work on diversity, equity and inclusion issues. I have long served on the board of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Central Ohio. I have served as faculty adviser for the…
Read More about Ohio State University Law professor Katrina Lee reflects on her experience with anti-Asian harassmentPenn State Law hosts Black women law school deans for discussion about supporting students and diversity in the legal profession
DAILY COLLEGIAN — Four law school deans from around the country — Danielle Conway, Browne Lewis, Camille Davidson and Renee Hutchins — sat down with moderator Wende’ Ferguson Thursday to discuss how to best improve diversity within their student bodies and equitable career outcomes for Black law students. The virtual conversation titled “A Briefing With Black Leaders:…
Read More about Penn State Law hosts Black women law school deans for discussion about supporting students and diversity in the legal professionUniversity of Dayton Law partners with firms to build a more diverse legal profession
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON NEWS — Dayton law firms Thompson Hine and Taft Law are teaming with the University of Dayton School of Law to recruit underrepresented and underserved students to law school and the legal profession. The Flyer Legal Promise Program will provide two students full law school tuition, a $15,000 stipend for living expenses, mentors,…
Read More about University of Dayton Law partners with firms to build a more diverse legal professionFordham Law professor Olivier Sylvain named senior advisor to Federal Trade Commission chair
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Fordham Law School announced that Olivier Sylvain, a professor of communications, information, and administrative law, and the director of the McGannon Center for Communications Research and the academic director of the Center for Law and Information Policy, has been named a senior advisor to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan. During…
Read More about Fordham Law professor Olivier Sylvain named senior advisor to Federal Trade Commission chairGeorgetown Law Supreme Court Institute previews upcoming term
GEORGETOWN LAW — Stepping up to the podium at the start of Georgetown Law’s annual event previewing the upcoming Supreme Court term for students, Professor from Practice Irv Gornstein, the executive director of the Supreme Court Institute, set the tone for what lies ahead for Court-watchers. “This term has all the makings of a momentous term,” he…
Read More about Georgetown Law Supreme Court Institute previews upcoming termLewis & Clark Law professor Lisa Benjamin recognized by school for outstanding scholarship
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — Professor Lisa Benjamin is the second recipient of the Huffman Scholarship Award, which recognizes outstanding faculty scholarship. Emeritus Dean and ProfessorJames Huffman endowed the award to be given annually to a faculty member based on scholarship written the year prior. The recipient is chosen by a three-member faculty committee. Professor Benjamin…
Read More about Lewis & Clark Law professor Lisa Benjamin recognized by school for outstanding scholarshipLSU Law adjunct professor, students in the Parole Assistance and Re-entry Clinic working to help ’10-6 lifers’ in Louisiana
LSU LAW — Jane Hogan, an adjunct professor in our Parole Assistance and Re-entry Clinic, is quoted by The New York Times about her work to remedy sentencing injustices for some of Louisiana’s oldest and longest-serving prisoners, who have become known as “10-6 lifers.” Hogan has been hired by the Louisiana Parole Project to represent two such…
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