University of New Hampshire Law launches online hybrid JD program

August 19, 2019

CONCORD MONITOR — Forty-five students have enrolled in what the UNH law school says is the nation’s first online-residential hybrid law program with a focus on intellectual property.

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Washington University Law debuts First Amendment Clinic

August 19, 2019

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS, THE SOURCE — The School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis has launched a new First Amendment Clinic, aimed at allowing students to gain experience by providing legal assistance to organizations, students, journalists and citizens.

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Large gift to support University of Georgia Law Family Justice Clinic

August 12, 2019

UGA TODAY — The memory of a domestic violence victim will have a lasting impact on the University of Georgia School of Law as an anonymous donor has pledged $1 million to support the school’s Family Justice Clinic and create a Distinguished Law Fellowship, both bearing the victim’s name – Jane W. Wilson.

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Harvard Law launches Animal Law and Policy Clinic

August 12, 2019

HARVARD LAW TODAY — Harvard Law School today announced the launch of the new Animal Law & Policy Clinic.

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University of Montana Law and Carroll College announce ‘3+3’ accelerated JD/bachelor’s degree program

August 12, 2019

MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO — The University of Montana and Carroll College are launching two partnerships they say will help students get their graduate degrees in less time and at a lower cost.

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Santa Clara Law’s Tech Edge JD certificate program prepares students for technology-focused law careers

August 12, 2019

SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Santa Clara Law’s new Tech Edge J.D. certificate program shows early success at providing an edge to students interested in tech.

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A look at Columbia Law’s hybrid online executive LLM in business law

July 29, 2019

COLUBMIA LAW SCHOOL — Launched in October 2018, the Executive LL.M. in Global Business Law Program is a hybrid online program that focuses on business law with a global perspective. The curriculum includes four three-week modules combining core classes and electives as well as a 12-week long colloquium that covers eight practice areas.  

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Northern Illinois University Law launches program to support underrepresented prospective law students

July 29, 2019

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — The Northern Illinois University College of Law recently launched a new and innovative program called The Legal Education, Access, and Recognition (LEARN) Program. The program, which is funded by a $125,000 grant from AccessLex Institute, is directed by Interim Assistant Dean Yolanda King and Clinical Associate Professor Wendy Vaughn.

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Gift to American University Washington College of Law to support Immigrant Justice Clinic initiatives

July 15, 2019

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW — Thanks to a generous gift from William I. Jacobs, JD ’66, American University is launching a new Defending the AU Dream Initiative. The Initiative will support immigration legal services provided by AUWCL’s Immigrant Justice Clinic. Services will include representation of college-age students with DACA and other immigration-related matters.

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University at Buffalo Law launches undergraduate degree program

July 15, 2019

UBNOW — The University at Buffalo School of Law is addressing the changing market for legal services and law-related careers with its first ever bachelor’s degree in law, designed to prepare students for careers that demand a sound understanding of the law but do not require a licensed attorney.  

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