By Christine Charnosky | July 6, 2023
A paper recently published in the Florida Law Review gives a different perspective on law school bar passage rates—and the top 25 schools on the list yield some unexpected results.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Erin Connell, Mike Delikat and Jill Rosenberg | July 6, 2023
For companies committed to retaining robust DEI programs, now is the time to review and reanalyze the programs, practices and initiatives in place to ensure they are legally compliant, while still advancing the goal of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within America's workforce.
By Christine Charnosky | July 6, 2023
"I applaud Dean Crooms-Robinson on her years of service to her alma mater and her appointment as interim dean of the School of Law," Wayne A.I. Frederick, president of Howard University, said in a statement.
By Christine Charnosky | June 29, 2023
Twinette Johnson "is a visionary and inclusive academic leader who will build on the strengths of the David A. Clarke School of Law's reputation across the District of Columbia and the nation in concert with the faculty, students, staff and alums," Lawrence T. Potter Jr., UDC's chief academic officer, said in a statement.
By Christine Charnosky | June 29, 2023
"In the market for legal talent, major American law firms are clamoring for diversity, for a variety of good reasons, but also because their Fortune 500 clients are demanding that their cases be staffed with attorneys from diverse backgrounds," said Kevin K. Washburn, N. William Hines dean and professor of law at the University of Iowa College of Law. "This market demand remains strong, [so] law schools will find lawful ways to meet that demand."
National Law Journal | Commentary
By Matthew Diller | June 27, 2023
The factors U.S. News has chosen to emphasize in its newly revised formula will not, in fact, make the ranking a more useful guide for prospective students. U.S. News promotes short-term thinking in a situation that requires long-term decisions.
By Christine Charnosky | June 23, 2023
"I hope that this gift, and the educational endeavors it will make possible, will provide similar inspiration to Georgetown Law students for generations to come," Daniel M. Tsai said in a statement.
By Avalon Zoppo | June 21, 2023
Former law clerks should be able to conveniently share their experiences with applicants before they accept a clerkship, says Maryland Appellate Court Judge Doug Nazarian.
By Avalon Zoppo | June 7, 2023
First Circuit presses Harvard on missed notification deadline for insurance coverage in case challenging school's admissions policy.
By Christine Charnosky | May 25, 2023
"It is a function of an organization like the National Conference of Bar Examiners, as part of this obligation, frankly, to the jurisdictions that it serves to periodically evaluate its exam product—it's not change for change sake," Missouri Court of Appeals Judge Cynthia L. Martin, chair of the NextGen Implementation Steering Committee, told Law.com.
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