AccessLex Institute makes bar exam prep courses available at no cost for 4,000 law graduates
ACCESSLEX INSTITUTE — Leading legal education nonprofit AccessLex Institute is pleased to announce the launch of Helix Bar Review by AccessLex®, the only national nonprofit bar preparation program. Consistent with its history and mission of working to improve access for the next generation of lawyers and create a more diverse legal profession, AccessLex is offering more…
Read More about AccessLex Institute makes bar exam prep courses available at no cost for 4,000 law graduatesUniversity of Iowa Law hosts annual Supreme Court Day
IOWA COLLEGE OF LAW — After going virtual in 2020, the University of Iowa College of Law’s long-standing tradition of Supreme Court Day was back in person today. Ever since the inaugural Supreme Court Day was held in 1928, talented Iowa Law students have argued in front of Iowa Supreme Court Justices during Supreme Court Day. The event, originally…
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UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF LAW — Two members of the Notre Dame Law School community are serving as clerks at the U.S. Supreme Court for 2021-22 term, which began last week. Notre Dame Law Professor Stephanie Barclay is clerking for Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch. Notre Dame Law School graduate Alexa Baltes ’17 J.D. is clerking…
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — A new course to be offered by the University of Virginia School of Law in the spring will help students improve their skills as advocates for Spanish-speaking clients. Spanish for Public Service Lawyers will introduce eight students who already have some proficiency in speaking Spanish to real-world clients who are…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — The state board that licenses attorneys to practice in Minnesota has begun a comprehensive study that could offer new pathways into the profession as early as 2026. Minnesota is one of 38 states that require new lawyers to pass the Universal Bar Examination, a grueling test that came under increased…
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THE TIMBERJAY — Ely native and enrolled Bois Forte Band member Robert Anderson has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new chief legal counsel for the U.S. Department of Interior. Nominated for the position of Solicitor in April by President Joe Biden, senators approved Anderson for the position on a 53-44 vote, split…
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NORTHWESTERN PRITZKER SCHOOL OF LAW — The Children and Family Justice Center co-sponsored the Bluhm Legal Clinic’s inaugural Race and Lawyering in the 21st Century symposium, which was held on September 30. The event was held online and at Lincoln Hall. The four-hour event, whose theme was “Gun Possession in Chicago: What the Headlines Don’t Tell You,”…
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COLUMBUS MONTHLY — For years, I have engaged in the community, and I’ve embraced opportunities to support the diverse Asian American population and work on diversity, equity and inclusion issues. I have long served on the board of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Central Ohio. I have served as faculty adviser for the…
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DAILY COLLEGIAN — Four law school deans from around the country — Danielle Conway, Browne Lewis, Camille Davidson and Renee Hutchins — sat down with moderator Wende’ Ferguson Thursday to discuss how to best improve diversity within their student bodies and equitable career outcomes for Black law students. The virtual conversation titled “A Briefing With Black Leaders:…
Read More about Penn State Law hosts Black women law school deans for discussion about supporting students and diversity in the legal professionUniversity of Dayton Law partners with firms to build a more diverse legal profession
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON NEWS — Dayton law firms Thompson Hine and Taft Law are teaming with the University of Dayton School of Law to recruit underrepresented and underserved students to law school and the legal profession. The Flyer Legal Promise Program will provide two students full law school tuition, a $15,000 stipend for living expenses, mentors,…
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