University of Hawaii to require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students this fall
KITV 4 ABC — As soon as one of the COVID-19 vaccines is granted full approval, UH President David Lassner says it’ll be added to the school’s current list of health clearance requirements for students.
Read More about University of Hawaii to require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students this fallSome law firms plan in-person associate programs this summer
REUTERS — After being forced to hold their 2020 summer associate programs remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several U.S. law firms are opening the door to having summer associates in the office this year.
Read More about Some law firms plan in-person associate programs this summerStudent lawsuits over move to online classes amid pandemic fail to gain traction
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Judges have dismissed many of the cases seeking refunds for shifts to virtual learning, but some are going to trial, and at least two colleges have settled.
Read More about Student lawsuits over move to online classes amid pandemic fail to gain tractionPenn Law professor Eric A. Feldman discusses the importance of vaccine mandates in getting students back in classrooms
BLOOMBERG LAW — There is ample legal precedent for schools to require mandatory vaccination of students going back to the early 20th century, says Eric A. Feldman, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. But there is uncertainty around issuing statewide mandates for children under the FDA’s current emergency use authorization, and other unsettled…
Read More about Penn Law professor Eric A. Feldman discusses the importance of vaccine mandates in getting students back in classroomsStetson Law provides on-campus COVID-19 vaccinations to students, faculty and staff
PATCH FLORIDA — Stetson University College of Law provided on-campus COVID-19 vaccinations to students, faculty and staff for the first time on Thursday, April 29, 2021.
Read More about Stetson Law provides on-campus COVID-19 vaccinations to students, faculty and staffSeveral colleges drop SAT/ACT admissions test requirements
INSIDE HIGHER ED — At least 1,400 four-year colleges will not require the SAT or ACT next year, according to FairTest: the National Center for Fair and Open Testing. Many colleges went test optional or test blind this year amid the pandemic.
Read More about Several colleges drop SAT/ACT admissions test requirementsNova Southeastern University drops COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students citing Florida law
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Nova Southeastern University, a private university in Florida that was one of the first colleges to announce plans to require students be vaccinated against COVID-19 this fall, backed away from that policy Wednesday, saying it could no longer require vaccination under a new Florida law.
Read More about Nova Southeastern University drops COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students citing Florida lawCalifornia committee considers changes to state bar exam
BLOOMBERG LAW — A new committee has been named to consider potential changes to California’s bar exam, including administering part or all of the two-day test online, the state Supreme Court said Tuesday.
Read More about California committee considers changes to state bar examOpinion: Willamette Law dean Brian R. Gallini discusses bar exam reform
BLOOMBERG LAW — When Oregon temporarily granted diploma privilege to law school graduates last summer, some Willamette University College of Law graduates used the freed-up bar exam study time to form a task force to examine state jury selection rules. Dean Brian R. Gallini calls on other law deans to help find a long-term alternative to…
Read More about Opinion: Willamette Law dean Brian R. Gallini discusses bar exam reformColumbia Law students participate in virtual spring break projects
COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL — Spring Break pro bono caravans are a tradition at Columbia Law School. This year, due to COVID-19, many students moved their projects online. Student organizations and other partners arranged 17 remote caravans dispatching more than 80 students to support a broad range of organizations.
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