Christine Charnosky

October 05, 2022 | Law.com

"I believe Western State is well poised for continued growth and this is an exciting stage for a new dean to help our law school soar into the future," Allen K. Easley said in a statement.

By Christine Charnosky

5 minute read

October 04, 2022 | Law.com

This week, we're further examining how "confused, conflated and miscommunicated" law school names can be.

By Christine Charnosky

6 minute read

October 04, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

"As a Black, first-generation attorney from a family with limited means, I have a unique understanding of the financial roadblocks that many Black aspiring attorneys face on their path to becoming a lawyer," Jenny Young, partner at Vela Wood and director of its philanthropic arm, Vela Wood Forward, said in a statement, adding that Black people are "severely underrepresented" in the legal profession, which is not due to a lack of interest in law or personal merit.

By Christine Charnosky

4 minute read

October 04, 2022 | Law.com

"The Launchpad Scholars Program will meet prospective students where they are, providing the knowledge and skills they need to enroll in law school, thrive while there and go on to become leaders in their chosen fields," Heather K. Gerken, Yale Law dean, said in a statement.

By Christine Charnosky

4 minute read

October 03, 2022 | Law.com

Drake University Law School has opened an on-campus food pantry for students struggling with food insecurity.

By Christine Charnosky

4 minute read

September 30, 2022 | Law.com

"Yale is gratified that the court dismissed so many of the plaintiff's claims," Karen Peart, interim vice president for communications at Yale Law, said in an email to Law.com Friday. "The single remaining claim is legally and factually baseless, and Yale will offer a vigorous defense."

By Christine Charnosky

6 minute read

September 29, 2022 | National Law Journal

"I very much doubt that any liberal-leaning students had any desire to clerk for him, so his decision ironically only adversely impacts conservative-leaning Federalist Society members who agree with him ideologically," one Yale law student said.

By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner | Christine Charnosky

6 minute read

September 29, 2022 | Law.com

While slogging their way through the rigors of law school, it can benefit law students to dangle a carrot—or karats or cleaning services or cats—before their own eyes for motivation.

By Christine Charnosky

5 minute read

September 28, 2022 | Law.com

Leipold is set to retire next month after serving in that role for 18 years.

By Christine Charnosky

3 minute read

September 27, 2022 | Law.com

"If admitted, you will get early confirmation of where you will be going to law school," said Dave Killoran, chief executive officer of PowerScore Test Preparation. "But is that really all that valuable?"

By Christine Charnosky

6 minute read