University of Maine Law Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic complaint leads to federal settlement with Lewiston Public Schools over use of shortened school days
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SCHOOL OF LAW — A complaint filed by Disability Rights Maine, in coordination with the ACLU of Maine, Kids Legal at Pine Tree Legal Assistance, and the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic initiated the DOJ investigation.
Read More about University of Maine Law Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic complaint leads to federal settlement with Lewiston Public Schools over use of shortened school daysGift from University of Mississippi Law dean Susan Duncan supports students in oral advocacy competitions
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION — Susan Duncan joined the University of Mississippi School of Law as Dean in August 2017 and says the opportunity to be around bright young students is so much fun. Her gift of $25,000 to the Law School reflects her commitment to her students and the school.
Read More about Gift from University of Mississippi Law dean Susan Duncan supports students in oral advocacy competitionsMitchell Hamline Law hosts in-person graduation ceremony
MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW — More than 250 of Mitchell Hamline’s newest graduates received their Juris Doctor degrees under a hot sun and strong crosswind on Sunday, June 6.
Read More about Mitchell Hamline Law hosts in-person graduation ceremonyUniversity of Wisconsin Law changes format of law clinics to adjust to student demand
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL — The school wants to provide more scheduling flexibility by starting some clinics in the fall or spring semesters and guarantee a spot to every student who wants one beginning in the 2022-23 school year…
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ABA JOURNAL — First-year law students are more satisfied with online learning than those who started law school before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey released Wednesday by the AccessLex Institute and Gallup.
Read More about Survey explores law student opinions of remote classes during the pandemicABA announces LGBTQ Public Interest scholarship recipients
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION — The American Bar Association Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity has awarded three law students LGBTQ Public Interest scholarships. The scholarship program is aimed at law students or graduates who are either LGBTQ or who will be doing public interest work in the LGBTQ space.
Read More about ABA announces LGBTQ Public Interest scholarship recipientsTips on staying focused while studying for the bar exam
THE NATIONAL JURIST — The bar exam is rough. In this short piece, we’ll focus on just a few motivation tools. A quick caveat, serious mental health and wellness challenges are real and rising in law student and attorney populations.
Read More about Tips on staying focused while studying for the bar examWillamette Law faculty adopts statement on racism, hate, and violence
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY — On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, the Willamette University College of Law faculty voted to adopt a Statement on Racism, Hate, and Violence. The statement takes note of the College of Law’s unique historic obligations to the state and region.
Read More about Willamette Law faculty adopts statement on racism, hate, and violencePilot program implements well-being support recommendations for students of color at 18 colleges
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The past year has brought both mental health and racial justice to the forefront for many college leaders. A survey of college presidents from the American Council on Education found that more respondents rated the mental health of students as a pressing issue than said the same about spring enrollment numbers.
Read More about Pilot program implements well-being support recommendations for students of color at 18 collegesUniversity of Alabama Law graduate Derrick Loving awarded federal clerkship
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF LAW — This Fall, Derrick Loving, a 2021 Alabama Law graduate, will begin a federal clerkship with Judge Janet Baer of Chicago, IL where he’ll be working in the field of bankruptcy law. “I aspire to be a judge someday, so I really look forward to watching her,” Loving said.
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