February 09, 2023 | Law.com
Northwestern Law Receives $5M for Immigration ClinicHarry Seigle made the gift in memory of his mother, Lora H. Seigle, who was born in Germany and emigrated to the United States as a Jewish refugee in 1936, according to Wednesday's announcement.
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read
February 06, 2023 | Law.com
'What Are We Fixing?': ABA Rejects Proposal to Make Law School Admissions Tests OptionalResolution 300 failed by voice vote Monday at the policymaking body's midyear meeting in New Orleans.
By Christine Charnosky | Allison Dunn
7 minute read
February 01, 2023 | Law.com
Toughest to Get Into? Most Diverse Faculty? Administrators, Students Rate Law Schools NationwideAccording to a press release, the rankings for 2023 are based on surveys of administrators at 168 law schools in 2021-22 and surveys of 17,000 students enrolled in the schools over the past three academic years.
By Christine Charnosky | Zack Needles
13 minute read
January 31, 2023 | Law.com
Duke Energy Establishes Scholarship at NCCU Law for Black Soldier Killed by White Bus Driver"Our hope is that the Booker T. Spicely Endowed Scholarship helps commemorate the legacy of Private Spicely and shines a light on a part of history that deserves acknowledgment," Indira Everett, director of government and community relations for Duke Energy, said in a statement.
By Christine Charnosky
6 minute read
January 30, 2023 | Law.com
Ahead of the Curve: The F-Bomb Heard 'Round the Legal Academic WorldThis week, we're discussing the professor whose expletive in response to a student's question—caught on a hot mic—has gone viral.
By Christine Charnosky
6 minute read
January 30, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Prudenti Stepping Down as Dean of Hofstra Law"It is with a great sense of pride in our accomplishments along with heartfelt thanks that I share with you that I will be stepping down from my position as dean," Hofstra Law Dean A. Gail Prudenti wrote in an email to the Hofstra law community on Friday.
By Christine Charnosky
3 minute read
January 30, 2023 | Law.com
Raleigh Lawyer Gives $250K to Campbell Law"I am thrilled to support the Blanchard Community Law Clinic through this gift as they continue to give voice to the diverse populations coming into contact with our civil justice system," Robert Zaytoun said in a statement. "I have always admired Campbell Law School for its pragmatic approach to legal education and community involvement."
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read
January 30, 2023 | Law.com
More Than 20% of US News-Ranked Law Schools Have Withdrawn ParticipationWhile the recent overall of the methodology has dropped some of the worst flaws, "the U.S. News ranking will inevitably require continuing reinvention in the years ahead and past practice does not inspire confidence in the accuracy of that enterprise," David D. Meyer, dean and Mitchell Franklin Professor of Law at Tulane Law, said in a message to the law community.
By Christine Charnosky
6 minute read
January 30, 2023 | Law.com
Pitt Law Dean Resigns SuddenlyHaider Ala Hamoudi, vice dean of Pitt Law, has agreed to assume day-to-day oversight of the school until an interim dean is named.
By Christine Charnosky
2 minute read
January 27, 2023 | Law.com
Columbia Law Professor's 'F--k You' to Student Question Caught on Video"I am ashamed of my conduct," Professor Daniel Capra said in an email to Law.com on Friday. "I apologized to the student and to my class."
By Christine Charnosky
4 minute read