Federal judge blocks parts of Indiana’s new abortion law
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked portions of a new Indiana law that would make it tougher for girls under age 18 to get an abortion without their parents' knowledge.
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137 successful on February Indiana Bar Exam
Indiana’s newest attorneys received advice from judges and took several oaths during an admission ceremony held May 17 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis.
Hage: Pros and cons of a decade of experience prior to entering law
I graduated from law school in December 2015 and sat for the bar exam in February 2016, then continued to work in state government until joining Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP in January of this year. In many ways, I am starting a second career and this has both pros and cons.
Student loans cause confusion, affect career choices for new lawyers
It was shortly after his 2012 graduation from George Washington University Law School when the realization hit Michael Lux hard: He had a ton of student loan debt to begin paying back to the federal government.
New lawyers advised to remember the oath during their careers
Indiana’s newest lawyers were admitted to practice Wednesday at an Indianapolis ceremony where they were advised to “think like a lawyer” and remember the oath they have taken to support and defend the Constitution.
57 percent of 2016 Indiana law graduates have full-time JD-required jobs
A little more than half of the 2016 graduates of Indiana law schools have full-time, long-term jobs where bar passage is required, according to American Bar Association employment statistics.
Character better predictor of lawyering success, panel says
Although Rebecca Love Kourlis sees more collaboration than in the past, she said the gap between the skills the legal profession needs in today’s market and the attorneys law schools are producing is not only widening but will be difficult for legal education to overcome.
Last class graduates from Indiana Tech Law School
Waiting for graduation ceremonies to begin Saturday morning, Philip Davis summed up his place in the university’s history — at age 60, he is the oldest student who has ever graduated and ever will graduate from Indiana Tech Law School.
Attorneys say flunking the bar hurts badly, but does not spell doom
As a young man, just graduated from law school with a wife, a baby and a mortgage, Tim Malloy suddenly had to figure out a Plan B after he failed the Illinois Bar Exam.
Education panel says character matters more than scores
The 7th Circuit Bar Association annual meeting and judicial conference started its first round of discussions by talking about a continuing source of anxiety in the legal profession – law school.
February 2017 bar exam results released
The February results for the Indiana Bar Exam have dropped to a historic low with the overall pass rate at 48 percent in 2017.
Young attorneys, law students prone to mental health issues
Stresses from school and adapting to one's first legal job can lead to poor health and self-medicating, but confidential assistance is available.
326 pass July Indiana Bar Exam
The Indiana Lawyer congratulates the individuals listed on passing the July 2016 Indiana Bar Exam.
Metzel: Your view on the practice of law will shape your career
I challenge you to consider — early in your career — how you perceive the practice of law. This process may impact your career decisions and the manner in which you choose or choose not to utilize your legal education.
Networking is key in job hunt for new attorneys
The careers of today’s law school graduates will benefit most from the connections made through pre-professional experiences, a sentiment shared by law school career development professionals.
331 join Indiana bar Tuesday
After receiving advice Tuesday to follow their passions and guard their reputations, 331 people became new lawyers in the state of Indiana.
Indiana Bar Exam passage rates continue decline
The Indiana Bar Exam saw another drop in overall passage rate of its test takers as results of the July 2016 bar exam were released Monday.
132 pass February 2016 Indiana Bar Exam
The Indiana Lawyer congratulates the individuals listed below on passing the February 2016 bar exam.
Ira: Artificial intelligence raises questions, has great promise
New lawyers face a volatile future given the recent surge of technology capable of automating many tasks traditionally performed by lawyers.
Munson: Lawyer. Hero. Human. All in a day’s work
As a new attorney, I was amazed at the power three little letters, E-S-Q, carried behind my name. Signing my title behind my name was akin to donning a superhero cape.