Sept. 11-24
High Tech Crimes Units provide education and experience at Indiana State University. Reporter Alexa Shrake has the details. Also, Indiana law schools are adjusting diversity tactics after the U.S. Supreme Court effectively ended affirmative action in college admissions. Managing editor Daniel Carson has more in this issue.
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Law aims to help early readers
Proponents and critics of a new Indiana law crafted to boost reading proficiency at an early age agree on that basic principle.
Read MoreLocal organizations supporting social workers in the Hoosier state
Indiana social work leaders say that while the need for more professionals isn’t dire, additional work still needs to be done to keep the profession well-staffed and supported.
Read MoreLaw schools impacted by affirmative action ruling
The court struck down affirmative action in college admissions and removed race as a direct consideration for admission.
Read MoreInnocence Project seeks to support wrongfully convicted Hoosiers
Roosevelt Glenn’s children were 2, 7, and 8 years old when he left for prison after being wrongfully convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in Gary in December 1989.
Read MoreHigh Tech Crimes Units provide education and experience
The state’s efforts to combat high tech crimes brought Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council members, law enforcement and public officials together at Indiana State University earlier this month, as they heard about the recent successes of the state’s High Tech Crimes Units.
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Turning challenges into opportunities
Hailing from northern Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association incoming president Michael Jasaitis said the idea of a career in law came to him after getting to know an attorney in high school.
Read MoreISBA Annual Summit to focus on attorney shortage
The Indiana State Bar Association is gearing up for its annual summit next month with a focus on the state’s attorney shortage.
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Embrace the ironies: wellness pairings to consider
These days, well-intentioned advice on well-being can present oxymoronic goals. Ironically, even wellness messages can be stressful.
Read MoreHow to cope when there is more to do than can get done
Whatever your system, stay as consistent as possible. Take notes on what works well and what doesn’t.
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IndyBar: Stop What You’re Doing. Make Someone’s Day
Be the person that makes someone’s day by taking a few minutes to nominate a fellow IndyBar member for recognition for one of the honors below.
Read MoreIndyBar: Join us at IndyBar’s Day of Professionalism – September 27
We will be responsible for building boxes on the assembly lines; scanning, sorting, and inspecting donated food items; and bagging bulk food donations.
Read MoreIndyBar: Judicial Spotlight: Hon. David Certo
“Talk to your client and opposing counsel early and often!”
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