Yale Law unveils portrait of late professor Drew S. Days III
YALE LAW SCHOOL — A large group of faculty, family, friends, and community members gathered at Yale Law School on Feb. 5 for a portrait unveiling ceremony honoring the life of Drew Saunders Days III ’66 LLB, the Alfred M. Rankin Professor of Law.
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THE HILL — The Department of Education announced new ways it is supporting colleges to ensure they can easily process its delayed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms Tuesday.
Read More about US Education Department reduces FAFSA verification requirements for aid applicants following delaysOpinion: Colleges should eliminate decision deadlines following FAFSA delays
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER — The high school Class of 2024 faces yet another obstacle: a long delay in the process by which universities assess students’ eligibility for critical federal, state, and institutional financial aid.
Read More about Opinion: Colleges should eliminate decision deadlines following FAFSA delaysColorado College president L. Song Richardson to step down and return to UC Irvine Law faculty
INSIDE HIGHER ED — After three years as president of Colorado College, L. Song Richardson is stepping down to focus on scholarly work.
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LAW 360 — Law school graduates participating in a practice program will now be able to stay in the program for longer and have another chance to pass the Florida Bar before their certification expires, according to a rule change published by the Supreme Court of Florida Thursday.
Read More about Florida Supreme Court approves rule allowing law graduates in state’s practice program more time to pass bar examLaw firms saw increased profits in late 2023
REUTERS — Law firms ended 2023 on strong financial footing after a sluggish start, an industry report released on Monday found.
Read More about Law firms saw increased profits in late 2023Podcast: Incoming AALS Executive Director Kellye Testy discusses her career and goals for the association
ASPEN LEADING EDGE — Kellye Testy, Law School Admissions Council President and newly appointed Executive Director of AALS talks all about the organizations.
Read More about Podcast: Incoming AALS Executive Director Kellye Testy discusses her career and goals for the associationNew ABA rule requires law schools to adopt written free speech policies
REUTERS — Law schools must now adopt free speech policies in order to maintain their accreditation from the American Bar Association, following a key vote by the organization on Monday.
Read More about New ABA rule requires law schools to adopt written free speech policiesHarvard Law to offer full-tuition scholarships to low-income students
REUTERS — Harvard Law School will this fall begin offering full-tuition scholarships to some lower-income students, following similar moves at Yale and Stanford.
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BLOOMBERG LAW — Bloomberg Law’s second annual Law School Innovation Program recognizes law schools that teach students these foundational lawyering skills.
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