Public health expert to speak at annual IU McKinney award lecture
Scott Burris, a noted expert in public health law, will speak Friday at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law’s annual McDonald-Merrill-Ketcham Award Lecture.
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McKinney professor testifies on voting case’s lasting effects
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a key voting rights case necessitates the Department of Justice take corrective action before the 2020 census, an Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law professor testified.
Ex-EPA administrators to discuss policy reversals at McKinney
With the administration of President Donald Trump rolling back federal environmental regulations, two former EPA officials who served in the Obama administration will present a lecture next week titled “Reversing an Environmental Agenda: Will It Stick?”
Legal education still struggles to increase student diversity
The lack of racial and ethnic diversity continues to frustrate law schools and the entire legal profession. Within Indiana, the students at the four law schools remain primarily white and male, according to the American Bar Association’s 2017 Standard 509 reports.
Former IU McKinney dean dies at 70
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law alumna and former dean and professor Susanah M. Mead has died, the school announced Thursday.
Indiana law schools remain predominantly white but women are gaining ground
Three of Indiana’s four law schools have shrunk in recent years but the gender and racial profiles have remained fairly steady since 2015, according to the recently released in the Fall 2017 Standard 509 Reports from the American Bar Association.
Indiana law schools post decline in enrollment
Although nationally the number of 1L students starting law school in the 2017 fall semester increased, the 2017 first-year class enrolled Indiana’s four law schools declined by nearly 100 students compared to the class that began in 2016.
Indianapolis real estate attorney Karl Haas dies at 57
Indianapolis commercial real estate attorney Karl Haas died last week at the age of 57, his colleagues announced Monday.
Medicine as a public good topic of McKinney book talk, CLE
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law professor Fran Quigley will speak about his latest book, “Prescription for the People: An Activist’s Guide to Making Medicine Affordable for All,” the school announced Wednesday.
Thompson: Spilling the ‘TEA’ — tips for young lawyers
Using my TEA approach can help new lawyers (and lawyers new to a different practice environment or career path) establish positive habits to succeed in their desired careers.
McKinney-ABA pilot seeks non-typical law students
With the start of the spring 2018 semester, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will be launching a series of classes especially targeting undergraduate students who typically do not enroll in law school.
IU McKinney joins ABA in $250,000 education diversity pilot
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law has been tapped by the American Bar Association to test a one-of-a-kind online program designed to get underrepresented students interested in pursuing a career in the legal profession.
Democratic National Committee chair to speak at IU McKinney
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez will present “The Lawyer’s Duty: Social Justice, Racial Justice, Economic Justice,” in the sixth annual Birch Bayh Lecture at Indiana Robert H. McKinney School of Law. The speech will be Tuesday, October 24 in the Wynne Courtroom at Inlow Hall.
Judge: Indiana sex offender class violates US Constitution
A recent court ruling that says Indiana's mandated sex offender classes for prisoners violates the U.S. Constitution will affect all convicted, incarcerated sex offenders who opt out of the state's sex offender program.
IU McKinney, Purdue team up to launch agriculture law program
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and Purdue University on Monday announced a new cooperative program in agriculture law. Amy Cornell, a 2006 graduate of IU McKinney and a graduate of Purdue University, has been retained as a consultant and will assemble a steering committee to build the program.
Bar exam blues continue as July rate holds steady
Chief Justice Loretta Rush said she was worried and concerned about slumping bar exam scores. She echoed the apprehension of many about the quality of students being admitted to law schools and she noted the format of the test itself may be impacting the results.
Law students studying up on borrowing
As the Class of 2020 begins its legal studies and the Class of 2018 prepares for the bar exam and life as a lawyer, many will probably thinking about their financial security, debt and loan obligations. More than 85 percent of law students borrow, running up a tab that can flow to astronomical amounts.
Valparaiso Law incoming class significantly smaller but posts higher LSATs and GPAs
As classes begin again, Valparaiso University Law School is standing apart from other Indiana law schools as it welcomes an incoming 1L class of just 28 students, 73 percent smaller than the class that entered last year.
IU McKinney joins IU Maurer in offering free will, power of attorney drafting
The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will begin offering free estate planning document preparation services this year to IU employees, students and parents who meet certain economic requirements.
Dean’s Desk: A law degree opens doors to nontraditional legal jobs
Despite some narratives to the contrary, a law degree does not limit one’s professional trajectory. To the contrary, it opens doors.