Law grads look forward to ‘next step’ in life
The class of 2012 faces this transitional time with optimism.
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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.
Proposed law school building at Indiana Tech approved
The Fort Wayne Board of Zoning Appeals has unanimously approved Indiana Tech’s plans to build a new law school on its campus in the northeastern Indiana city.
International students to discuss legal systems of home countries
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will hold its inaugural International Student Speakers Series on Thursday, when students and alumni from China, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Taiwan, Egypt and Germany will talk about law in their home countries.
Law School Briefs -4/13/12
The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will welcome four new associate professors for the fall 2012 semester: Yvonne M. Dutton, Margaret Ryznar, Lea Shaver and Diana R. H. Winters.
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.
Justice Frank Sullivan leaving bench to teach
Sullivan’s departure marks the Indiana Supreme Court’s third vacancy in two years.
Lawyers part of ‘super-commuter’ trend
Those who travel long distances for work say time management is critical.
IU McKinney dean named to Court of Arbitration for Sport
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Dean Gary R. Roberts has been appointed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS is independent of any sports organization and provides services to facilitate the settlement of sports-related disputes through arbitration or mediation by means of procedural rules adapted to specific sports.
U.S. Copyright Office counsel to speak at IU Maurer
A senior-level attorney for the United States Copyright Office will deliver a public talk on April 9 at Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
Lecture to focus on legal profession, education
The James P. White Lecture on Legal Education at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law April 3 will discuss the transformation of the legal profession and legal education.
Justice Frank Sullivan joining McKinney School of Law
Justice Frank Sullivan will leave the Indiana Supreme Court to teach business law and corporate finance at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Law School Briefs – 3/30/12-4/12/12
Read about student involvement with the U.N. and prosecutors in New Orleans.
Former U.S. attorney general to speak at ND law school
Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft will deliver the keynote address at Notre Dame Law School’s Journal of Law, Ethics and Public Policy symposium March 26.
Lecture at Valparaiso to focus on tort jurisprudence
This year’s Monsanto Lecture at Valparaiso University Law School will feature University of Michigan Law School professor Scott Hershovitz. His presentation is entitled, “What does tort law do? What can it do?”
FTC commissioner to speak on privacy at IU Maurer
Julie Brill, one of the four current commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission, will speak on “The FTC and Its Commitment to Consumer Privacy” Wednesday at Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
UCLA dean to lecture at IU Maurer on the future of public legal education
A distinguished legal scholar and expert on educational policy will deliver the Jerome Hall Lecture at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law on March 21.
3 Indiana law schools in top 90 of U.S. News & World Report ranking
The publication U.S. News & World Report has released its latest rankings of best law schools, and three of Indiana’s schools are in the top 90. Two of the state’s four law schools saw their rankings drop this year.
Dean’s Desk: Notre Dame expands course, clinical offerings
Dean Nell Jessup Newton writes about how Notre Dame Law School is working to prepare students for the practice of law.
Law students write, perform musical
Original production at Indiana University Maurer School of Law parodies law school experience.