Anti-terrorism simulation documentary wins Emmy Award
A documentary about the 2009 anti-terrorism simulation exercise hosted by Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis won an Emmy Award.
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Annual solo and small firms conference reaches out to law students
This year, nearly 30 students from Indiana law schools attended the Indiana State Bar Association’s 10th Solo & Small Firm Conference.
New lawyers face tough job market
In June, the National Association for Law Placement released key findings stating 2010 was the worst job market for law school graduates since the mid-1990s. For graduates whose employment was known, only 68.4 percent obtained jobs that required bar passage – the lowest number in that category since NALP began collecting data on law graduates in the early 1980s.
7th Circuit dismisses law suit over bar exam
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed an Indiana man’s suit in which he claims he should be able to sit for the bar exam even if he didn’t go to law school. The federal appellate court dismissed it for failure to timely pay the required docketing fee.
Legislators file amicus brief asking for narrowed Barnes decision
Seventy-one Indiana legislators have signed an amicus curiae brief that asks the Indiana Supreme Court to narrow its recent decision that held Hoosiers have no right to resist unlawful police entry into their homes. The defendant’s attorney in the case has also asked for a rehearing.
Federalist Society to host Notre Dame associate dean
The Federalist Society, Indianapolis Lawyers Division Chapter, will host Richard W. Garnett, associate dean and professor of law at Notre Dame Law School, for a lecture at noon June 9.
Law school program set to earn special status with United Nations
The United Nations has recommended a program at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis for “Special Consultative Status” to the U.N., which would allow its students and faculty to engage in treaty negotiation sessions. The Program in International Human Rights Law learned of the honor on May 18.
Event focuses on justice system, youth with disabilities
The 9th annual Conference on Health, Disability and the Law at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis will examine youth with disabilities in the justice system.
IU – Indy to host Summer Legal Institute
Central Indiana students who have an interest in the law will get an up-close-and-personal look at it through an intensive summer program beginning June 6 at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.
Law School Briefs – 5/25/11
An environmental expert joins the Maurer School of Law; Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis will host a labor law seminar in June.
Inspiration through loss
Charity founders discuss the origins of their organizations – Kate Cares, Outrun the Sun, and the Joseph Maley Foundation.
Maurer law school creates new IP research center
Indiana University Maurer School of Law has launched the Center for Intellectual Property Research. The center will support the study of all aspects of intellectual property law and related fields, and it will be located inside the law school’s main building.
IU-Indy to host 31st labor-management seminar
This year’s seminar on labor-management relations will take a look at labor law in the age of social media.
Indiana Tech plans to open law school in 2013
Indiana may soon have a fifth law school. Indiana Tech’s Board of Trustees voted May 13 to move forward with establishing a law school in Fort Wayne.
IU-Maurer Ft. Wayne alumni lunch
Allen Superior Judge Stanley Levine and Indiana University Maurer School of Law Dean Lauren Robel will make remarks at a Fort Wayne alumni reception.
Quayles create scholarship for Indy law school
Former Vice President Dan Quayle and his wife, Marilyn, have created a scholarship for students at Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis through an endowed gift of $200,000. The Quayles both earned their law degrees from the school in 1974.
Law School Briefs – 4/27/11
Indiana University Maurer School of Law inducts fellows; Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis professor named Loyola law dean; Notre Dame Law school searches for director.
Experts to discuss judicial selection at IU Maurer
Four nationally known experts on judicial selection will participate in a panel discussion April 21 at Indiana University Maurer School of Law in the Moot Court Room.
Law school briefs – 4/13/11
Learn more about a lecture by a freed death row inmate, Valparaiso University School of Law’s newly reconstructed Heritage Hall, and more.