May 24, 2024 | Law.com
Dean Developments: 2 Professors, 1 Law Dean Climb the RanksThe latest in law dean and other legal education news from across the U.S.
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read
May 23, 2024 | Law.com
'Ahead of the Curve': Are Campus Protests in the Rearview Mirror?I will not present a side here because there isn't a "good" side to take. In my opinion, there aren't even "sides" as much as multifaceted issues at play.
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read
May 22, 2024 | The Recorder
UCLA Chancellor Averts Censure, No-Confidence VoteThe Academic Senate voted 43% in favor of the no-confidence resolution and voted 50% in favor of censuring Chancellor Gene Block.
By Christine Charnosky
2 minute read
May 22, 2024 | Law.com
Legal Experts Weigh In on ABA's Support of Alternative Pathways to the BarThe ABA's policy change indicates that the organization is saying, "We no longer see the bar exam as the end-all and be-all," said Jo Perini-Abbott, director of the Lewis & Clark Law School Advocacy Center.
By Christine Charnosky
6 minute read
May 21, 2024 | Daily Report Online
UGA Law Dean Rutledge to Step Down After Decade of Service"Bo Rutledge's tenure as dean has been extraordinary, and I am grateful for his commitment to the School of Law and the University of Georgia," university President Jere W. Morehead said in a statement. "He has strengthened the school's long-standing record of excellence and led it to even greater heights."
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read
May 17, 2024 | Law.com
'Game Changer': Harvard Law Receives $15M Gift to Expand Environmental Clinic"I am excited for the opportunities this will provide to students and future leaders in law, government, business and more," Dan Emmett said in a statement.
By Christine Charnosky
3 minute read
May 16, 2024 | The Recorder
California Bar Postpones Vote on Cutting Ties With NCBEUp for vote was to enter into an agreement of a maximum of $1.475 million annually for five years with Kaplan North America LLC to develop and administer its own bar exam in place of the MBE or the incoming NextGen exam.
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read
May 15, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Mississippi College Law Professor Crystal Welch Killed Sunday"She was always asking what more she could do to support our team and our work," ACLU MS Executive Director Jarvis Dortch wrote in a statement on Monday. "Our staff and board will forever be grateful for her commitment to equality and justice."
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read
May 15, 2024 | Law.com
UCLA Calls for No-Confidence Vote, UVA Law Faculty Supports University PresidentFallout from the pro-Palestinian encampments and protests continues at universities across the country.
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read
May 14, 2024 | The Recorder
California Bar Considers Opting Out of NCBE ExamThe move comes after state bar staff, in an effort "to prudently manage the budget," explored the prospect of transitioning to an alternative, cost-effective exam administration approach such as a fully remote online exam, beginning with the February 2025 bar exam administration, according to a memo posted to the Board of Trustees website in advance of a Thursday board meeting.
By Christine Charnosky
5 minute read
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