Universities reinstate standardized test requirements after removing them during COVID-19
PITTSBURG POST GAZETTE — A new, digitized version of the SAT, implemented this past weekend, is shorter and aims to improve the test-taking experience. But questions remain over whether universities should require SAT and ACT scores as pandemic-induced test-optional policies reach their expiration dates.
Read More about Universities reinstate standardized test requirements after removing them during COVID-19A look at the different aspects of sports law
SPORTS BUSINESS JOURNAL — When applying to law school, I sought schools with “sports law” programs. I had been an athlete my entire life, through college, and wanted to combine my love of sports with a legal career.
Read More about A look at the different aspects of sports lawArizona launches training program for legal advocates to increase access to justice
LAWSITES — Training kicked off last month in Arizona for a new class of legal advocates who will work at community-based organizations throughout the state to provide free limited-scope legal help to clients in domestic violence and housing matters.
Read More about Arizona launches training program for legal advocates to increase access to justiceABA Litigation Section publishes guide for women lawyers
ABA — The Litigation Section of the American Bar Association has published “Her Story: The Resilient Woman Lawyer’s Guide to Conquering Obstacles, Book 2,” edited by Teresa M. Beck, Alicia M. Menendez and Shayna M. Steinfeld.
Read More about ABA Litigation Section publishes guide for women lawyersStudy co-authored by Denver Law professor John Bliss looks at law school student assessment reforms
THE JURIST — Without question, one of the primary goals, if not the main goal, of legal education is to assist students with their learning endeavors, as they prepare for their future careers.
Read More about Study co-authored by Denver Law professor John Bliss looks at law school student assessment reformsLSAT writing section to receive revisions with more emphasis on analytical thinking
REUTERS — The writing section of the Law School Admission Test will get an overhaul this summer with a greater emphasis on gauging analytical skills.
Read More about LSAT writing section to receive revisions with more emphasis on analytical thinkingABA approves Golden Gate Law’s teach-out and closure plan
REUTERS — The American Bar Association has approved a plan that gives current law students at California’s Golden Gate University a path to obtain their law degrees despite the looming closure of the university’s J.D. program this summer.
Read More about ABA approves Golden Gate Law’s teach-out and closure planJacksonville University Law receives provisional accreditation from the ABA
REUTERS — The American Bar Association has granted provisional accreditation to the Jacksonville University College of Law, making it the first new U.S. law school to gain that distinction since 2017.
Read More about Jacksonville University Law receives provisional accreditation from the ABAABA approves Charleston Law’s request to become a nonprofit school
COLUMBIA REGIONAL BUSINESS REPORT — The American Bar Association has OK’d the next step in the Charleston School of Law’s journey from a private enterprise to a nonprofit school.
Read More about ABA approves Charleston Law’s request to become a nonprofit schoolHarvard Law dean John Manning named interim provost of Harvard University
REUTERS — Harvard University on Friday named law dean John Manning as its interim provost to oversee academics across the university.
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