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Hoosier law students, professors oppose Sessions nomination
Indiana law school professors are joining an open letter opposing the nomination of Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General.
Survey: Class of 2016 gave more than $52M in pro bono legal services
Law schools’ classes of 2016 provided pro bono services worth $52.2 million through clinics, experiential courses and other student activities, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Association of American Law Schools.
2016 Year in Review
From law school troubles to new court initiatives, take a look back at the top stories in Indiana Lawyer this year.
DOE details Charlotte School of Law’s troubles
In explaining its decision to boot Charlotte School of Law from the federal student financial aid program, the U.S. Department of Education provided a rare inside look at how the American Bar Association evaluated and ultimately placed the institution on probation.
ABA releases stats of classes entering in fall 2016
New information released from the American Bar Association underscores the differences between Indiana’s law schools.
Dean’s Desk: Community partnerships benefit IU McKinney students
At the IU McKinney School of Law, we make a special effort to support our students by partnering with advocates in the community. Allow me to share a few examples.
Study: Gender inequality begins before classes start
A new study indicates that the gender inequality that is well-documented in the legal profession actually starts when women are applying to law school.
Notre Dame Tax Clinic to receive federal grant
The Notre Dame Law School will receive a federal grant to help fund its recently launched tax clinic.
‘Leaky pipeline’ study spotlights gender inequality in law schools
The problems of gender inequality in the legal profession start when women apply to law school, according to a new report from Law School Transparency.
Tax Court to hold oral arguments at Notre Dame
The Indiana Tax Court will hear arguments Wednesday on the campus of Notre Dame Law School.
Valparaiso Law public censure puts admission policies to test
How much the ABA-imposed sanction will impact Valparaiso University Law School depends on who you ask.
IU McKinney dean emeritus dies
William Harvey, dean emeritus of Indiana University Robert H. McKinney and nominee to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals died Nov. 17 after a long illness. He was 84.
ABA censures Valpo Law for non-compliant admission practices
Following an October hearing that found Valparaiso University Law School was not in compliance with the American Bar Association’s student admissions standards, the ABA has imposed a sanction of public censure on the law school and has directed school leaders to take immediate remedial actions.
Legal educators: Well-being of Indiana Tech students must be first priority
While those who have studied trends in legal education differ on whether Indiana Tech will be one in a string of closures, they agree that the first priority must be the students.
Impending closure of Indiana Tech Law School brings anger, uncertainty
Indiana Tech Law School's closure is the first time in the collective memory of the American Bar Association that a law school has closed without transferring its assets.
Dean’s Desk: A troubling focus by the ABA on the bar exam
For those in legal education, the bar exam has oddly emerged as a key focus.
Wednesday IP lecture at IU McKinney canceled
A planned lecture on patents and innovation policy at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law on Wednesday has been canceled.
Former Israeli Supreme Court president to speak at IU Maurer
The former president of the Supreme Court of Israel will give a presentation this week on the issue of human dignity in the context of the law at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington.
Uphill battle likely if law school faculty sue Indiana Tech
A lawyer retained by a faculty member at Indiana Tech Law School is questioning the university’s explanation for closing the school.