Legal Education Roundup (Jun 4, 2021)
Recent reports on the future of law schools and legal education.
"Pass Rate Is Up for the Georgia Bar Exam-But Success Fluctuates Amid Ga. Law Schools," Daily Report
"How Recent Law Grads Found Training and Mentorship Amid Remote Work," Daily Report
"University of Miami Faces Backlash After Forcing Out Popular Law Dean," Daily Business Review
"University of Miami Ousts Law Dean," Inside Higher Ed
"Florida law dean hopes school will rescind his firing; faculty resolution also supports him," ABA Journal
"Ousted Miami Law Dean Claims University President Defamed Him," Daily Business Review
"Law Students Confront the Legal World With App to Fight Sexual Harassment," Law.com International
"Howard Law Lands $10 Million for Public Service Scholarships," Law.com
"Howard law school receives its largest donation, to be used for scholarships," The Washington Post
"Law School Entry-Level Faculty Hiring Is Down 22% (59% From 2008)," TaxProf Blog
"Chicago Law School Sends SCOTUS Heavyweight John Marshall Packing," Law.com
"For Summer Associate Programs, Several Law Firms Keep Pandemic Precautions in Place," Law.com
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