A look at the University of Houston Pre-Law Pipeline Program’s sixth year

September 9, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — The first online-only classes in the University of Houston Law Center Pre-Law Pipeline Program recently celebrated their introduction to the study of law during a reception event held via Zoom.

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Penn State Law begins sixth year of its Minority Mentorship Program

September 9, 2020

PENN STATE NEWS — On Friday, Aug. 21, the Penn State Law in University Park Minority Mentor Program (MMP) held its annual kickoff reception virtually via Zoom.

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Santa Clara Law student Adena Ishii discusses advocacy efforts with League of Women Voters

September 9, 2020

SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Adena Ishii 2L was profiled on KQED about her efforts to make the League of Women Voters more inclusive and diverse. Ms. Ishii served as president of the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville from 2017-2019.

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USC Gould Law Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic helps documentarians navigate legal needs

September 9, 2020

USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — USC Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic helps student documentarians navigate legal aspects of film.

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A look at USC Gould Law’s summer athletic compliance internship program

September 9, 2020

USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — Hailey Hoyt was a Team USA figure skater throughout high school. Kyle White was a hammer thrower at the University of Washington. Both students entered the USC Gould School of Law with goals of careers in sports law.

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Syracuse Law welcomes new students at online convocation ceremony

September 9, 2020

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — On Aug. 18, 2020, Syracuse University College of Law welcomed 242 new students at an online Convocation ceremony, including 158 in the residential juris doctor program (Class of 2023); 75 in JDinteractive, the College’s online law degree program (Class of 2024); and 10 who pursuing a Master of Laws

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Federal student loans decline during summer term amid the pandemic

September 2, 2020

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Federal loan disbursements were down across the board this summer, but for-profit colleges were hit particularly hard.

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Institute for Democracy and Higher Education at Tufts University releases report on supporting student voting during the pandemic

September 2, 2020

INSIDE HIGHER ED — New advice for college administrators on how they can advocate for laws and conditions to encourage student voting during and after the pandemic.

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Brooklyn Law Criminal Defense and Advocacy Clinic secures early release for client after judicial review

September 2, 2020

NEWSDAY — A son serving 20 years in prison for killing his physician father in Westbury after enduring years of sadistic abuse at his hands was granted freedom Wednesday after a defense team that included law students successfully lobbied for a lesser punishment under new legislation.

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UCLA Law welcomes class of 2023

September 2, 2020

UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW — UCLA School of Law started its 2020-21 year on Aug. 24 with a new class of students that is among the most accomplished and diverse in the school’s history.

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