September 07, 2023 | Law.com
Washington & Lee's Law Review Rankings: Not Just T14sBeing a law review member is a typically sought-after goal for law students. And, according to a new ranking by Washington and Lee University School of Law, elite reviews are not found solely among the so-called T14.
By Christine Charnosky
5 minute read
September 05, 2023 | Law.com
New Study: The Law Schools Overperforming—and Underperforming—Ultimate Bar Passage Rate ExpectationsAnother recently published paper has further explored law school bar exam passage rates relative to expectations, this time examining how schools are either "overperforming" or "underperforming" with regard to their ultimate bar passage rates.
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4 minute read
September 05, 2023 | Law.com
University of Tennessee Law Receives $2M Gift From Local Litigation FirmThe most recent gift will be used to support the law school's Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution, Legal Clinic, the Douglas Blaze Professorship and scholarships for students interested in pursuing legal careers in advocacy, according to the school's announcement.
By Christine Charnosky
3 minute read
September 05, 2023 | Law.com
Nebraska Law Establishes First Amendment Clinic With $1M Gift"We will defend the First Amendment rights of our clients while at the same time educating students on the intricacies of First Amendment law," Daniel Gutman, director of the First Amendment Clinic, said in a statement.
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3 minute read
August 31, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Quinnipiac Law Dean to Step Down After Decade of Leading"I want to thank Jennifer for her innovative and passionate leadership and ingraining her mantra 'to educate the whole lawyer to understand and serve the whole client' into the law school's mission," Debra J. Liebowitz, provost of Quinnipiac University, said.
By Christine Charnosky
3 minute read
August 31, 2023 | Law.com
July MBE National Mean Scaled Score Ticks Up Slightly"We saw small score increases this July for both first-time and repeat test takers, with the greatest increase for those who were repeating the exam," Rosemary Reshetar, NCBE director of assessment and research, said in a statement.
By Christine Charnosky
3 minute read
August 29, 2023 | Law.com
Three Law Schools Receive VA Grants to Help Veterans"The VLC is honored to be part of this first-of-its-kind VA grant opportunity to fund legal service providers to better reach this vulnerable group of veterans," Beth Kubala, teaching professor and executive director of the VLC, said in a statement.
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read
August 28, 2023 | The Recorder
Chapman University Fowler Law Receives $15M DonationChapman University Board of Trustee Chair Parker S. Kennedy made a $15 million gift to the university's Dale E. Fowler School of Law, one of the largest gifts in the school's history.
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read
August 28, 2023 | Law.com
Ahead of the Curve: Sexual Harassment and Its AftermathWelcome back to Ahead of the Curve. I'm Christine Charnosky, legal education reporter for Law.com.
By Christine Charnosky
7 minute read
August 28, 2023 | Law.com
ABA President Mary Smith Releases Diversity Statement"Now is the time for law firms, law schools and employers to rededicate themselves to creating a more diverse and inclusive environment," ABA President Mary Smith said in her statement on Friday.
By Christine Charnosky
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