Members of the Class of 2017 start law school
About 872 people are expected to begin their legal studies this fall at law schools in Indiana.
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Scholarship at Indiana Tech pays tribute to Abraham Lincoln
Indiana Tech Law School has created the endowed Sara Vaughn Gabbard Scholarship which will award two law students a scholarship for participating in and winning an annual Abraham Lincoln writing competition organized by the school.
New dean outlines plan to improve Valparaiso Law School’s national reputation
Barely a month into her tenure as dean of Valparaiso University Law School, Andrea Lyon is already talking about her nontraditional plan to improve the institution’s national ranking.
IU Maurer gifted $3.25M for clinical endowed chair, scholarships
The Indiana University Maurer School of Law announced gifts of $3.25 million to establish an endowed clinical professorship and provide scholarship funds for Indiana high school graduates attending the law school.
IU Maurer IP clinic joins select U.S. Patent Office pilot program
The intellectual property clinical program, established earlier this year at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, has been certified for pro bono practice before the U.S. Patent Office.
Processing issue delays bar exam submissions in multiple states
Florida-based testing software provider ExamSoft Worldwide Inc. said a processing issue has caused delays for bar exam takers in multiple states who were submitting their answers.
IU Maurer partners with out-of-state schools for students
Indiana University Maurer School of Law is expanding its partnership program to further its goal of ensuring the Bloomington institution enrolls top law students.
Inbox – 7/30/14
A reader responds to a recent article about employment after graduating law school.
IU Maurer’s dean builds relationships beyond the law school
Austen Parrish was happy at Southwestern Law School where he taught and served as an administrator for 11 years. He liked the school and his work so much that he was never tempted to apply for the dean vacancies that open every year – until he learned Indiana University Maurer School of Law was looking.
IU Maurer to begin offering scholarships to Wabash College grads
Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Wabash College have entered into an agreement establishing a scholarship and mentorship program for Wabash students interested in going to law school.
Valparaiso law school welcomes new dean
Andrea Lyon, the first woman to lead the Valparaiso University Law School, began her tenure July 1 as the dean.
Mastering the law without a J.D.
The move by two Indiana law schools to follow a national trend and offer master’s degrees to non-lawyers has many practicing lawyers asking where the graduates of these programs will fit into the legal profession.
Indianapolis law grads reflect on Maennerchor years
Not quite 50 years have passed since Indiana University’s law school in Indianapolis moved from the Maennerchor Building. The old place is long gone, but some of its last graduates gathered recently to share memories of a time that holds special meaning.
Starting salaries increase slightly for 2013 law grads
The median starting salaries for 2013 law school graduates rose slightly to nearly $62,500, according to data released by NALP Thursday. More grads also found jobs nine months out of school, but the unemployment rate rose due to the increased size of the graduating class.
Federal loan repayment program set for expansion
The Obama administration’s move to expand its student loan repayment assistance program – an initiative which may help some lawyers struggling with debt – has put another spotlight on the debate over the rising cost of law school tuition.
Employability begins long before graduation day
To get a job as a lawyer, applicants need legal skills, such as analytical thinking, but employers today are also looking for new hires who have the so-called “soft skills.”
Valparaiso Law renames Professionalism Series to honor late dean Louis Bartelt
Valparaiso University Law School is recognizing longtime faculty member and former dean Louis F. Bartelt Jr. by renaming the school’s Professionalism Series in his honor.
Youth Summer Legal Institute set for IU McKinney
Teenagers interested in legal careers will learn from judges, lawyers and other legal professionals at a program June 16-20 at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis.
IU McKinney students observe trial proceedings at Guantanamo Bay
Through the U.S. Military Commission Observation Project at IU McKinney School of Law, students, faculty, staff and alumni are joining organizations to watch the hearings at Guantanamo Bay and blog about their thoughts and impressions.
Dean’s Desk: IU McKinney dean reflects on first year on the job
It’s been nearly a year since I became dean of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, and it would be impossible to fully describe the experience in this short column