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Duncan School of Law files appeal with ABA. But can it win?

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 4:33pm -- Jack

Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law has filed an administrative appeal with the American Bar Association over its denial of accreditation in December. That gives the school until May to correct the issues that led to its denial. But it is unclear whether the school can do so, given that applications will likely drop now that accreditation is in question. 

The small Tennessee school, which enrolled its first class in 2009, at first took a more combative approach, filing a federal lawsuit against the ABA.

Law schools get poor marks for employment transparency

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 4:14pm -- Jack

A new study shows that most law schools are falling short when it comes to full disclosure of employment data. In fact, 28 percent of law schools do not report 2010 employment information on their websites in any form, and an additional 28 percent report data in a way that is misleading.

The study by Law School Transparency, a consumer-oriented non-profit that is run by recent law school graduates, analyzes employment data on all ABA-accredited law school websites.

UTexas dean resignation raises questions about compensation practices

Mon, 12/19/2011 - 10:42am -- Tierney

The University of Texas is embroiled in a controversy over professor compensation and gender equality that has already led to the resignation of the dean and could result in more changes at the public institution.

Larry Sager, who was forced to resign as dean on Dec. 8, was using private donations to lure top professorial talent to the law school. But some faculty felt the money was being distributed unequally between men and women, and some observers question whether the practice was even ethical.

Southwestern to build state-of-art housing on campus

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 12:08pm -- admin

Southwestern Law School is breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art student housing complex that will open in Fall 2013. The law school, located in the Wilshire district of Los Angeles, previously won awards for its restoration of the historic art deco Bullocks building.

The new $20 million building, to be located on the campus, will provide housing for 153 students — or about 40 percent of its entering class. The school expects to achieve a LEED Gold rating.

Indiana University - Indianapolis changes name after big donation

Mon, 12/12/2011 - 10:23am -- Tierney

Indiana University School of Law—Indianapolis is changing its name, in recognition of an alumnus who has given the school its largest donation ever.
Robert H. McKinney, a local attorney, banker and civic leader, has donated $24 million to the public school. With matching funds, the total value of the gift will reach $31.5 million.

Best schools for public service

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 11:45am -- Jack

The National Jurist is recognizing 63 law schools in five different categories as the best in preparing students for public service, the magazine announced December 5th. The categories are government, prosecutor/public defender, state judicial clerks, Federal clerks and public interest.

“Public service is a broad category and there are law schools that excel in one part, but not in another,” said Jack Crittenden, Editor In Chief of The National Jurist. “It would be unfair and unwise to lump Federal clerkships in with government opportunities.”

Pace Law School enters the in-house law school market

Fri, 11/18/2011 - 3:37pm -- Tierney

Pace Law School is reacting to the tough job market for public interest attorneys by launching a law practice inside its own doors.

Starting in September 2012, a staff made up of recent Pace Law graduates will provide affordable legal services for people and community groups in the Lower Hudson Valley in New York.

The new program, called Pace Community Law Practice, is being created with a $100,000 donation from David Anthony Pope's Generoso Pope Foundation, announced Dean Michelle Simon at an annual Leadership Awards Dinner earlier this month.

Faculty diversity impacts law review membership, study finds

Mon, 11/14/2011 - 9:00am -- Tierney

Law schools with a diverse faculty are more likely to have law review members and leaders who are minorities or women, a new study suggests. The report, completed by The New York Law School Law Review, looks at female and minority representation among law review membership and leadership at ABA-accredited law schools. Membership on a school's law review is an indicator of future career success.

Illinois law dean falsified data for the money

Thu, 11/10/2011 - 10:39am -- Tierney

The University of Illinois dean of admissions who falsified LSAT and GPA data did so to increase his own salary, a final report on the matter concluded.

Paul Pless, who resigned Nov. 4 as assistant dean for admissions at the law school, was found guilty of inflating grades and test scores of students in six of the past seven years to make incoming classes appear smarter than they actually were.

London study abroad programs reschedule for Olympics

Fri, 11/04/2011 - 8:43am -- Tierney

Law school students have a prime opportunity to take advantage of the Olympic games land in London next summer: Enrolling in a London study abroad program grants them a ticket to a buzzing city celebrating a mega event.

But with millions expected to descend on the city for the first time London has hosted the Olympics since 1948, competition for rooms is tight, prices are sky high and some summer programs that intersect with the July 27 to Aug. 12 games are forced to tweak arrangements — or cancel their 2012 trip altogether.

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