Legal Education Roundup (Feb 18, 2022)
Recent reports on the future of law schools and legal education.
"Do Black Lawyers Matter To The Legal Profession?: Applying An Antiracism Paradigm To Eliminate Barriers To Licensure For Future Black Lawyers," TaxProf Blog
"These law schools' grads crush the bar exam. It's not who you think," Reuters
"McGill law students strike; Osgoode students demand equitable learning as in-person classes resume," The Lawyer's Daily
"Microsoft President, Wife Donate $5M to Columbia Law's Human Rights Clinic," Law.com
"Microsoft's top lawyer joins parade of big-name law school donors," Reuters
"Temple Becomes Second Area Law School to Partner With Philadelphia Bar Association," The Legal Intelligencer
"UVA Law Launches 'First-of-Its-Kind' Comprehensive Pipeline Program," Law.com
"More Black Women Are Leading U.S. Law Schools And Changing The Conversation On Race And Gender," TaxProf Blog
"Behind a legal headhunting firm's deal with bar exam prep giant BARBRI." Reuters
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