October 26, 2023 | Law.com
NCBE Delays Sunset of Current Bar Exam, Adds Family Law Questions to NextGen"In line with NCBE's mission of service to jurisdiction high courts, law schools, candidates and the public for almost a century, we are committed to responsiveness to the courts and fairness and transparency to candidates and law schools," NCBE President Judith Gundersen said in a statement.
By Christine Charnosky
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October 24, 2023 | Law.com
Mitchell Hamline Law Professor Resigns, Claiming School Supports AntisemitismMelissa Weiner, who resigned Oct. 18, said she supports academic freedom, but the school is also responsible for "molding vulnerable minds and fostering a safe environment for that expression."
By Christine Charnosky
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October 23, 2023 | Law.com
Charleston Law Seeks Nonprofit Status, Leaving Only One ABA For-Profit Law SchoolLarry Cunningham, Charleston Law's provost and dean, said that there are many benefits to students, faculty, alumni and the community of a nonprofit law school in Charleston.
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read
October 23, 2023 | Law.com
Ahead of the Curve: Are Diversity Statements the Elephant in the Room for Law Schools?The U.S. Supreme Court's June 29 ruling invalidating affirmative action in higher education seems to have made some law school leaders skittish about discussing diversity efforts.
By Christine Charnosky
6 minute read
October 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal
NYU Law's SBA Disbands Following Pro-Palestine Message ControversyThe remaining members resigned soon after the message was sent with the students sending out a statement Tuesday to the NYU Law community saying they were also resigning due to "persisting risk to student safety," according to the NYU's student newspaper.
By Christine Charnosky
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October 19, 2023 | Law.com
Akron Law Guarantees Admission for Some Law Students"We appreciate that the law school admissions process can be stressful for applicants," Barbara DiGiacomo, associate dean for administration and enrollment management at Akron Law, said in a statement. "The new Akron Law Ohio Guarantee will provide clarity and certainty for many."
By Christine Charnosky
2 minute read
October 19, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Rutgers Law Receives $6.5M Gift, Funds Ginsburg Women's Rights ClinicOf the donation, $5.5 million will be used to establish the new Ruth Bader Ginsburg Women's Rights and Gender Justice Clinic, according to the school's announcement.
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read
October 19, 2023 | National Law Journal
Registration Deadline for DC Bar Exam Moved UpAs a Uniform Bar Exam jurisdiction, D.C. accepts qualifying UBE scores from exams administered by other UBE jurisdictions.
By Christine Charnosky
2 minute read
October 18, 2023 | Law.com
LSAC to Drop 'Logic Games' From LSAT Starting in August"We're pleased that there is now certainty regarding the future of the LSAT's logic games section, long the section of the exam that students found most challenging," Glen Stohr, lead instructional designer for Kaplan's pre-law programs, said in a statement.
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read
October 18, 2023 | Law.com
NALP: Highest Employment Rate in 35 Years for Law School GradsThe total number of jobs obtained grew for the second year in a row, increasing by approximately 450 jobs compared to the class of 2021.
By Christine Charnosky
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