Seattle University Law launches part-time Flex JD program
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Significant changes to Seattle University School of Law’s part-time program will provide greater access and make it more feasible for students with work and family commitments to earn a law degree. Starting in fall of 2021, the school’s highly ranked part-time program will transition to the new Flex JD Program.
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QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY — The School of Law’s Center on Dispute Resolution has launched a Homelessness Mitigation Mediation Program. The program is funded by a $135,000 grant from the Connecticut Department of Housing. Brendan Holt will serve as the program’s executive director.
Read More about Quinnipiac Law mediation program to address COVID-19 related evictions and homelessness across ConnecticutIndiana University McKinney Law establishes diversity scholarship
INDIANA UNIVERSITY ROBERT H. MCKINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW — IU McKinney now has a Diversity Scholarship, established in 2020 and awarded to J.D. students with a preference for students of color. It is made possible because of the generous donations of alumni and friends of the law school. This scholarship welcomes gifts of all amounts.
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DAILY TROJAN — In addition to the skills and experiences that SCMC provides its members as undergraduates, students can now also participate in SCMC while earning college credit through the new WRIT 340 moot court section and a writing elective WRIT 499 “Practical Argumentation.”
Read More about University of Southern California to offer moot court class for undergraduatesUniversity of South Dakota Knudson Law to host virtual camp for high school students interested in law
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA — The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law will host its first Law Camp via Zoom. Law Camp is open to South Dakota high school students, and there is no cost to participate. Law Camp will introduce various degree programs and careers related to law in South Dakota.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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