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Christine Charnosky

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July 22, 2022 | Law.com

Temple Law Appoints Interim Dean to Full Deanship

Rachel Rebouché, interim dean of Temple University Beasley School of Law, has been appointed to the position in full by her predecessor, Gregory Mandel.

By Christine Charnosky

4 minute read

July 22, 2022 | Law.com

Following Fingerprint 'Rejection' and Twitter Storm, Bar Applicant Wins Appeal to Sit for Exam

Around midnight Thursday, Blake posted that the "IndianaBLE was kind and thoughtful enough to reconsider their decision. I'm incredibly thankful for their decision, and for the kindness I've received from the staff of the BLE."

By Christine Charnosky

5 minute read

July 21, 2022 | Law.com

Hybrid JD Programs Gaining More Traction at Law Schools

After Mitchell Hamline's hybrid J.D. program was approved, Paul Caron wrote in his Dec. 19, 2013, blog: "It's the first such program at a fully accredited law school. And depending on whom you ask, it's a risky, or a long overdue, venture that could shake up the tradition-bound halls of legal education."

By Christine Charnosky

7 minute read

July 19, 2022 | Law.com

California Western Law Receives Largest Gift in School's History

The gift will support four key areas, including: $2.25 million for an endowed DEI faculty chair.

By Christine Charnosky

3 minute read

July 18, 2022 | Law.com

Ahead of the Curve: Examining Character & Fitness Mental Health Questions

This week, we're examining bar application character and fitness questions regarding mental health and their potential impact on law students.

By Christine Charnosky

8 minute read

July 18, 2022 | Law.com

Number of 2022 Law School Applicants Still Outpacing 2020 Applicants—But Just Barely

The gap between the number of law school applicants for the 2022 enrollment year and applicants for the 2020 enrollment year has been steadily narrowing throughout the latest admission cycle, with 2022 now maintaining a lead of less than 1%.

By Christine Charnosky

5 minute read

July 15, 2022 | Law.com

University of Dayton Law School Teams Up With Local Law Firms for New DEI Program

The University of Dayton School of Law and nearby law firms Thompson Hine and Taft Stettinius & Hollister have selected the first students for their Flyer Legal Pathways Program, which provides full law school tuition, a $15,000 stipend for living expenses, mentors and summer clerkships, plus job opportunities at the sponsoring firms following graduation.

By Christine Charnosky

3 minute read

July 14, 2022 | Law.com

University of Washington School of Law Names New Dean

Tamara F. Lawson has been named the next dean of the University of Washington School of Law, effective Aug. 16.

By Christine Charnosky

3 minute read

July 13, 2022 | Law.com

Study: Law Schools That Ignore Students' Mental Health 'Shirk' Their Responsibilities

"While some law school administrators may maintain they are not responsible for the personal well-being of their students, this student development is very much a part of the professional formation now expected at every law school," the survey's authors wrote.

By Christine Charnosky

8 minute read

July 12, 2022 | Law.com

Are Questions About Mental Health on Bar Applications Harming Law Students?

It's a well-known fact that law school can be incredibly stressful. But even at a time when the legal profession claims to be more invested than ever in mental health and wellness, bar applications' "character and fitness" questions continue to deter some law students from seeking the help they need.

By Christine Charnosky

9 minute read