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IU professor: Legal education in the US needs to change
In his “Blueprint for Change” research paper, Indiana University Maurer School of Law Professor William Henderson says the legal education system needs to change. He also offers a plan to transform legal education to better fit the changing legal marketplace.
Indiana law schools change curriculum to chart new course
Like many of their educational colleagues across the country, Indiana law schools have been reviewing and rethinking the way they prepare their students for the legal profession.
Longtime IU Maurer dean worked in ‘dream job’ for 33 years
Leonard Dennis Fromm, associate dean for students and alumni affairs at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, died Feb. 2 at the I.U. Health Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in Indianapolis. A celebration of his life will be held later this week.
Mock trial judges needed for new tournament in Indianapolis
Indiana University Bloomington Mock Trial organization is seeking practicing attorneys as volunteers for its first tournament, the Hoosier Hoedown, in Indianapolis. The tournament is Jan. 26 and 27 in the Indianapolis City-County Building.
Law School Briefs – 12/7/12
Golden Dome alumnus awarded a fellowship with solicitor general; I.U. Maurer to collaborate with 2 Brazilian schools of law.
McKinney honored during special celebration
Read news from Indiana’s law schools, including the recent naming ceremony at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Dean’s Desk: Pro bono projects broaden opportunities, instill values
Preparing students for the rigors and complexity of today’s legal profession requires schools to focus not only on doctrinal analysis, but also on the complete set of professional competencies that successful lawyers require. Toward that end, the faculty at the I.U. Maurer School of Law has adopted a series of initiatives aimed at expanding the range of experiential learning opportunities available to our students.
Clinical professor to give Fuchs Lecture at Maurer
A nationally known leader in clinical education will deliver the Ralph F. Fuchs Lecture at Indiana University Maurer School of Law Oct. 8 on the impact of in-house clinics on law students.
Judges needed for moot court competition
Indiana University Maurer School of Law is seeking judges for its Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition Oct. 5 – Nov. 3.
Maurer taps faculty and alumni to serve on dean search committee
Indiana University Provost and Executive Vice President Lauren Robel has announced the members of the search and screening committee to identify finalists for the position of dean of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
Embracing elder law
As the general population ages, younger lawyers are attracted to serving seniors.
IU to offer new program to law students
Indiana University has approved a new program of study that enables law students to build a foundation in education policy.
The men behind the law school names
Mickey Maurer and Bob McKinney have provided financial support and guidance to the Indiana University law schools with the hope their alma maters continue to achieve new milestones.
Law School Briefs – 4/27/12
Read details of the commencement ceremonies for Indiana’s law schools.
Law grads look forward to ‘next step’ in life
The class of 2012 faces this transitional time with optimism.
Changing world inspires law school program
The recently announced dual degree J.D./LL.B. program by the Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Jindal Global Law School in India is still in the planning stages, but to many legal professors and professionals, the program promises to be a boon for students interested in practicing international law.
Dean’s Desk: Effective legal education depends on strong partnerships
To be effective and relevant, law education must provide students with a bridge to a legal career. Building this bridge between law schools and law practice calls for strong and successful partnerships among law schools, practicing lawyers and other professionals. At Indiana University Maurer School of Law, we are committed to the pursuit of these partnerships.