Nominee for Oregon Federal District Court Faces Intense Scrutiny on Diversity and Inclusion
In a recent U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, the nominee for Oregon's next federal district court judge, U.S. Magistrate Judge…
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California State Bar Considers Innovative Licensing Pathway for Law Graduates
Exploring a New Approach to Licensing in the Legal Profession In a groundbreaking move, the State Bar of California is…
Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strategies to Avoid Legal Challenges
Introduction In a recent gathering hosted by Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, prominent legal minds representing law firms, corporate…
Challenging Affirmative Action: Lawsuit Targets U.S. Military Academy at West Point
Virginia-based Advocacy Group Sues West Point Over Affirmative Action Practices Introduction In a significant legal development, Students for Fair Admissions,…
University of Arizona’s Law School Partners with Aspen Publishing to Expand JD-Next Program
Aspen Publishing Takes the Reins of University of Arizona's JD-Next Program for Law School Admissions The University of Arizona's law…
Arnold & Porter Adds Experienced House Democrat to Lobby Team
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, a law firm based in Washington D.C., announced the addition of a new senior policy…
BU Law Selects UC-Berkeley Professor Angela Onwuachi-Willig as Dean
Summary: Boston University announced their selection of Angela Onwuachi-Willig, a UC Berkeley Law professor, as the new dean. Boston University…
UC Davis Law Reappoints Dean for Third Term
Summary: The University of California – Davis School of Law has elected their dean to a third term. UC Davis…
Do Law Schools Take Advantage of Minority Students?
Summary: There are known trends placing law school applicants that are minorities at a disadvantage over white students, but what…
University of Houston Pre-Law Pipeline Program Remains Strong
Summary: Entering its fourth year, the pre-law pipeline program at the University of Houston is bigger than ever and receiving…
Rutgers Law Celebrates 50 Year Diversity Program
Summary: The Minority Student Program at Rutgers was enacted fifty years ago, prompting the need for a celebration of its…
Minority Student Program at Rutgers Law Celebrates 50 Years
Summary: Rutgers Law School is celebrating its Minority Student Program and the difference the program has made at diversifying the…