William & Mary Law launches online master of legal studies program
W&M NEWS — William & Mary Law School, a pioneer in legal education, is making waves once again with the launch of its innovative Online Master of Legal Studies program.
Read More about William & Mary Law launches online master of legal studies programABA legal education section seeks public comment on accreditation of online law schools
REUTERS — The American Bar Association’s legal education arm is considering extending accreditation to fully online law schools, marking a major shift from its longstanding prioritization of in-person teaching.
Read More about ABA legal education section seeks public comment on accreditation of online law schoolsUSC Gould Law launches two online certificate programs
USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of Southern California Gould School of Law announces the launch of two online graduate certificate programs: Law and Government, and Technology and Entrepreneurship Law.
Read More about USC Gould Law launches two online certificate programsCommunity colleges see increase in online enrollment
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Lone Star College, a community college with eight campuses in Texas, has one “campus” that’s different than the others—it’s all online.
Read More about Community colleges see increase in online enrollmentHow law schools have implemented remote learning following the COVID-19 pandemic
LSAC — The option to learn online opens access to students, particularly those who may be balancing other obligations like family and work, who do not have ready access to transportation, or who may live in areas that are far from their desired law school. Importantly, law schools now have new freedom to deliver significantly…
Read More about How law schools have implemented remote learning following the COVID-19 pandemicNew report details how law students view online classes
REUTERS — Students who attend less-prestigious law schools are more receptive to online classes than their counterparts at elite schools, as are older students and those with caregiver responsibilities, a new study found.
Read More about New report details how law students view online classesConcord Law School at Purdue University Global seeks bar exam eligibility for their online school
REUTERS — Indiana could become the second state to allow graduates of online law schools to take the bar exam.Concord Law School at Purdue University Global, which became the first online law school in the United States when it launched in 1998, is seeking a rule change from the Indiana Supreme Court that would enable its…
Read More about Concord Law School at Purdue University Global seeks bar exam eligibility for their online schoolLaw schools introduce new online and hybrid learning options
NATIONAL JURIST — Several law schools have either recently announced or plan to soon announce new online and hybrid options for law students, including Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Santa Clara University School of Law and William & Mary College of Law. The expansion into distance education and hybrid programs comes 15…
Read More about Law schools introduce new online and hybrid learning optionsFlorida Supreme Court hears breach of contract case after COVID-19 campus shutdown
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The Florida state Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it would hear a lawsuitagainst the University of South Florida over campus shutdowns and remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More about Florida Supreme Court hears breach of contract case after COVID-19 campus shutdownLaw firm launches free online course to help first-generation and diverse law students
CISION PR NEWSWIRE — Winston & Strawn LLP today announced the launch of the Winston & Strawn Law School Experience, a free, virtual course created to help first-generation and diverse pre-law and law students enhance their academic performance in law school.
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