University at Buffalo Law to launch Doctor of Juridical Science degree
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW — The School of Law now offers a Doctor of Juridical Science, its most advanced degree. The JSD is for students interested in making original contributions to legal scholarship. These scholarly contributions will help the School of Law contribute to the broader mission of UB as a research university.
Read More about University at Buffalo Law to launch Doctor of Juridical Science degreeLaw firms establish endowed scholarships at UCLA Law to support incoming students
UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW — Three prominent law firms have established endowed scholarships at UCLA School of Law to support academically talented students who have overcome substantial hurdles on their journeys to gaining a legal education. Each firm employs more than 30 UCLA Law alumni.
Read More about Law firms establish endowed scholarships at UCLA Law to support incoming studentsWillamette Law and Portland State University partner on direct-admission program
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY — Portland State University and Willamette University announced a new direct-admission program that provides streamlined access to law school. The partnership guarantees undergraduate students admission to Willamette University College of Law, in addition to an annual $10,000 scholarship, renewable for three years.
Read More about Willamette Law and Portland State University partner on direct-admission programGonzaga Law announces social justice scholarship program
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY — Students applying to Gonzaga University School of Law for the 2021-2022 academic year will be able to apply to the school’s newest full-tuition scholarship program, the Carl Maxey Social Justice Scholarship Program. The program provides a unique opportunity for exceptional students to further their commitment to social justice.
Read More about Gonzaga Law announces social justice scholarship programUSC Gould Law and economics department launch international trade law and economics graduate program
USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — In response to the evolving global business landscape, the University of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Department of Economics and USC Gould School of Law will launch a joint Master of International Trade Law and Economics (MITLE) degree in Fall 2021.
Read More about USC Gould Law and economics department launch international trade law and economics graduate programNew York Law School launches James Tricarico Jr. Institute for the Business of Law and In-House Counsel
REUTERS — New York Law School is launching the James Tricarico Jr. Institute for the Business of Law and In-House Counsel, which aims to prepare students for in-house success. Its offerings include a class on legal tech and legal operations, a “mini-MBA” program and a clinic where law students design legal solutions and advise startups.
Read More about New York Law School launches James Tricarico Jr. Institute for the Business of Law and In-House CounselTulane Law launches energy law and environmental law online graduate programs
ED SCOOP — The Tulane University School of Law is launching two additional online master’s degree programs. Focused on energy law and environmental law, the programs join the university’s existing fully online master’s program in labor and employment law, as well as its 10 online certificate courses in Title IX law.
Read More about Tulane Law launches energy law and environmental law online graduate programsWayne Law launches Master of Studies in Law program
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY — In January, Wayne State University Law School launched a Master of Studies in Law program with a concentration in human resources. The inaugural cohort of 20 students is 86% female and 67% minority, with individuals ranging between 22 and 65 years old.
Read More about Wayne Law launches Master of Studies in Law programAnimal Legal Defense Fund establishes scholarship and clerkship at Howard Law
HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Today, the Animal Legal Defense Fund and Howard University announced a $25,000 scholarship to be awarded to a second-year law student at Howard University School of Law in addition to a paid clerkship at the nonprofit that will provide experience in animal law.
Read More about Animal Legal Defense Fund establishes scholarship and clerkship at Howard LawNorthwestern Law co-founds Social Justice Legal Foundation
NORTHWESTERN NOW — Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is one of five leading U.S. law schools collaborating with the Social Justice Legal Foundation launched today with a $10 million pledge from Hueston Hennigan LLP. The Foundation brings together five of the leading U.S. law schools.
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