Congress blocks US Education Department from expanding Pell Grant eligibility
BNN — Amid the chaos of a looming government shutdown, the Biden administration’s attempt to extend federal financial aid to more students hit a wall, with Congress thwarting plans to increase Pell Grant funding.
Read More about Congress blocks US Education Department from expanding Pell Grant eligibilityWhite House proposal aims to give states authority over online colleges
INSIDE HIGHER ED — A proposal from the Biden administration could reshape how states oversee online education.
Read More about White House proposal aims to give states authority over online collegesPodcast: Lack of Black representation hurts the legal profession
LEGAL SPEAK — In this week’s Legal Speak episode, Marlon Hill, of Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, shares why he thinks Black History Month can be an opportunity to learn about how we can do better and make better policy.
Read More about Podcast: Lack of Black representation hurts the legal professionCalifornia Bar Exam test takers report cold temperatures in testing venue
REUTERS — Some bar examinees in California said that they took the first day of the attorney licensing exam on Tuesday in cold temperatures, and they fear they won’t pass the two-day test as a result of the chilly conditions.
Read More about California Bar Exam test takers report cold temperatures in testing venueHarvard Law student Danielle Mikaelian discusses the importance of mentors in law schools
THE HARVARD LAW RECORD — Attending Harvard Law School has provided me with numerous mentorship opportunities.
Read More about Harvard Law student Danielle Mikaelian discusses the importance of mentors in law schoolsAALS survey: Value of pro bono services from law class of 2023 exceeds $104 million
THE NATIONAL JURIST — In December, 83 law schools reported that 16,559 law students in the class of 2023 contributed more than 3,289,714 hours in legal services as part of their legal education, an average of about 198 hours per student.
Read More about AALS survey: Value of pro bono services from law class of 2023 exceeds $104 millionA look at current and proposed changes to the ABA diversity standard
ABA JOURNAL — Law schools have come a long way since the “good ol’ boys” days, but they aren’t inclusive enough yet, according to the ABA’s Standards Committee.
Read More about A look at current and proposed changes to the ABA diversity standardOpinion: Law professors discuss how the direction of the Supreme Court has changed the teaching of Constitutional Law
NEW YORK TIMES — A highly politicized Supreme Court makes it far more difficult to teach students about the fundamentals of the American legal system.
Read More about Opinion: Law professors discuss how the direction of the Supreme Court has changed the teaching of Constitutional LawFBI investigates texts sent to women law professors
LAW360 — The FBI is investigating a series of strange, unsolicited text messages sent to female law school professors and students across the country, which complain that “feminism has triumphed” and “women have won the battle of the sexes,” before asking to purchase their dirty socks.
Read More about FBI investigates texts sent to women law professorsBloomberg Law announces career development resources for law students
BLOOMBERG LAW — Bloomberg Law today announced newly added resources for law students, including an In Focus: Law Student Development page and the results of its Law School Preparedness survey.
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