George Washington Law to debut master’s degree program for non-lawyers
GW HATCHET — Journalists, policy analysts and consultants can now learn about law at GW without earning a juris doctor. The law school will introduce a master of studies in law program this fall that will offer classes for non-attorney professionals whose work often coincides with legal matters.
Read More about George Washington Law to debut master’s degree program for non-lawyersMitchell Hamline Law debuts healthcare administration certificate program
MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW — Mitchell Hamline School of Law is now offering a certificate for Law and Leadership in Healthcare Administration as part of its Professional Legal Education programs. Registration is open for classes that begin on April 4.
Read More about Mitchell Hamline Law debuts healthcare administration certificate programPace Law announces adoption of GRE as admissions test in addition to LSAT
PACE UNIVERSITY – Decision to accept the GRE or the LSAT ensures Pace Law will increase access to legal education that emphasizes a combination of classroom learning and practical experiences.
Read More about Pace Law announces adoption of GRE as admissions test in addition to LSATAlumnus endows new judicial institute at Duke Law
DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW – A $10 million gift from alumnus Carl Bolch Jr. ’67 and his wife, Susan Bass Bolch, will endow a new institute at Duke Law School.
Read More about Alumnus endows new judicial institute at Duke LawTouro Law opens new Child Advocacy Clinic
TOURO COLLEGE JACOB D. FUCHSBERG LAW CENTER – The clinic, headed by veteran family law attorney Danielle Schwager ’98, will provide free legal representation to children involved in Family Court proceedings.
Read More about Touro Law opens new Child Advocacy ClinicIndiana McKinney Law partners with university to create scholar program
UNIVERSITY OF INDIANA NEWS – The University of Indianapolis has partnered with the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law to create the University of Indianapolis Law Scholar.
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CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS – The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded Wayne State University Law School a $2.4 million grant for phase two of its Detroit Equity Action Lab.
Read More about Wayne Law wins grant for racial equity initiativePace Law introduces pre-law certificate program for undergraduate students and those interested in law school
PACE UNIVERSITY – Participants will get a head start on the essentials of legal study, explore diverse fields within the legal profession, build their resume, and gain an advantage over other law school applicants.
Read More about Pace Law introduces pre-law certificate program for undergraduate students and those interested in law schoolABA Section of Legal Education council proposes new rule that would expand distance learning opportunities at law schools
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION – A new rule for distance education would nearly double the number of credits law students can earn in distance learning courses before graduating.
Read More about ABA Section of Legal Education council proposes new rule that would expand distance learning opportunities at law schoolsUC Berkeley Law launches new Center for Consumer Law and Economic Justice
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY SCHOOL OF LAW – Established by a $3.5 million gift from renowned litigator Elizabeth Cabraser ’78, the Berkeley Center for Consumer Law and Economic Justice is the first of its kind among top-tier law schools.
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