Gonzaga Law announces social justice scholarship program
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY — Students applying to Gonzaga University School of Law for the 2021-2022 academic year will be able to apply to the school’s newest full-tuition scholarship program, the Carl Maxey Social Justice Scholarship Program. The program provides a unique opportunity for exceptional students to further their commitment to social justice.
Read More about Gonzaga Law announces social justice scholarship programUniversity of San Diego professor Lisa M. Nunn publishes book on first-generation college students and belonging
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Colleges have encouraged new students to “find their place” in student organizations on campus. That’s bad advice, writes Lisa M. Nunn in College Belonging: How First-Year and First-Generation Students Navigate Campus Life. Nunn discusses her new book on first-generation students and how they navigate college life.
Read More about University of San Diego professor Lisa M. Nunn publishes book on first-generation college students and belongingIndiana Supreme Court seeks applications for legal education opportunity program for traditionally underrepresented students
WBIW.COM — Applications are available for the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity program, which is designed to assist traditionally underrepresented groups in pursuing a legal career. ICLEO offers students a preparatory institute the summer before law school and is being hosted in Indiana this year.
Read More about Indiana Supreme Court seeks applications for legal education opportunity program for traditionally underrepresented studentsNew England Law Boston to accept GRE for admissions
PR NEWSWIRE — New England Law | Boston today announced that it will now accept the GRE General Test for J.D. admissions requirements, in addition to the traditional Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). This policy will broaden the applicant pool for those seeking legal education including underrepresented groups.
Read More about New England Law Boston to accept GRE for admissionsHarvard Law students launch mentorship focused nonprofit organization
ABA JOURNAL — A new group formed by Harvard Law School students, which pairs mentors with people applying for competitive scholarships and graduate programs, helped almost 500 candidates during the most recent application cycle, and they are looking for more volunteers. Dear Future Colleague focuses on helping underrepresented applicants.
Read More about Harvard Law students launch mentorship focused nonprofit organizationAdvice on preparing for law school expenses
U.S. NEWS — 17 Ways to Get Financially Ready for Law School. A law degree is often a costly investment, and the price of law school nowadays is much higher than it used to be. Knowing about scholarships and loan options can help J.D. candidates cut down on education costs.
Read More about Advice on preparing for law school expensesA look at University of Iowa Law’s human rights program
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF LAW — Iowa Law has established its human rights program as a stand out in a competitive and changing world, recently earning an A+ rating for Human Rights Law from preLaw Magazine. The opportunities to learn and practice in this field are far reaching at the University of Iowa College of Law.
Read More about A look at University of Iowa Law’s human rights programNumber of first-generation and low-income college applicants drops during the pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED — New data about the Common App show that what has been reported anecdotally in admissions is actually occurring in large numbers. Smaller and less competitive colleges are not getting many applications, and first-generation students and those who lack the money to pay for an application are not applying at the same rates.
Read More about Number of first-generation and low-income college applicants drops during the pandemicA look at law school applications and parental education attainment
U.S. NEWS — There is no reason to hide your parents’ achievements. Your parents’ educational background can be a meaningful part of the context that shaped you, which is why some law schools ask you about it. But law schools neither favor nor begrudge the children of professionals.
Read More about A look at law school applications and parental education attainmentNew England Law Boston to accept GRE test scores for admission
PR NEWSWIRE — New England Law | Boston today announced that it will now accept the GRE® General Test for J.D. admissions requirements, in addition to the traditional Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). This policy will broaden the applicant pool for those seeking legal education, including underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.
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