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Law school applications drop over last 2 years
Applications to three of the four Indiana law schools are in free fall as prospective students think twice about taking on mountains of debt at a time when job prospects are dim.
Law students provide vital help to immigrants
Law professors involved with immigration clinics agree that a change in the national immigration law could create more work for the clinics, especially if undocumented workers currently in the country had a path to citizenship.
Comparative law scholars to present work at IU McKinney
Nearly 100 comparative law scholars will present their scholarship at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Thursday and Friday at the second annual Younger Comparativists Committee Conference.
IU McKinney student uses his love of golf to raise money for scholarships
While some people dream about it, Luke Bielawski will actually be spending his entire summer swinging a golf club.
Dean’s Desk: IU Maurer professor’s legacy lives on at law school
Two months ago, the Maurer School of Law lost an esteemed colleague, friend and teacher who touched the lives of more than 6,000 of our alumni during his 33 years at the law school.
Law School Briefs – 3/27/13
Read news about Indiana’s law schools, including events happening at the schools.
New dean promotes IU McKinney as national leader
Professor Andrew Klein to take the helm of the Indianapolis law school July 1.
Former dean named interim dean at Valparaiso University Law School
A nationally recognized authority on constitutional law and civil rights has taken the leadership position at Valparaiso University Law School.
Klein named dean of IU McKinney School of Law
Andrew R. Klein has been appointed dean of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Reagan administration counsel to participate in symposium at McKinney
A former Reagan administration official will join the group of academic, government and business leaders making presentations next month at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law’s symposium on the Law and Financial Crisis.
2 Indiana law schools in top 25 of annual ranking
Using a new methodology that takes into account the number of graduates who found jobs in the legal profession, U.S. News & World Report released Tuesday its latest ranking of law schools.
Justice Clarence Thomas visits Notre Dame Law School
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas visited the Notre Dame Law School March 5 and 6 as the Judge James J. Clynes Jr. Visiting Chair.
Law School Briefs 3/13/13
Read news from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Dean’s Desk: Notre Dame Law in Chicago shows promise
Chicago is the No. 1 destination for Notre Dame Law School graduates, followed closely by Washington, D.C., New York City and Los Angeles, with Indianapolis rounding out the top five. But while many NDLS students plan to practice law in a major metropolitan area, until recently there were limited opportunities for them to explore and experience what it is actually like to practice law in a big city.
Conison taking helm of young law school
Jay Conison had been planning to step down as dean of the Valparaiso University Law School, but his decision to lead another law school was an unexpected opportunity and one that will keep him focused on changing legal education.
Law symposium to look at patient responsibility
This year’s Indiana Health Law Review Symposium at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will explore patient responsibility as a key to improving the health care system.
U.S. Justice Clarence Thomas visits Notre Dame Law School
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas is at Notre Dame Law School Tuesday and Wednesday as the Judge James J. Clynes Visiting Chair. He will visit several law classes and speak with students and faculty.
5 sitting jurists to judge moot court competition Friday
A panel of distinguished judges, including one from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, will be on hand Friday evening to hear final arguments in a case involving judicial recusal and eminent domain as part of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition.