Law school deans weigh in on affirmative action ruling at Diversity in Law event
Indiana’s three law school deans explained how they are adapting to the changing admissions landscape and working to maintain diversity in their student bodies
Dean Karen Bravo
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Law schools rethinking how race will factor in admissions
It’s only been a few weeks since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, forcing universities and law schools to rethink how they can recruit and maintain diverse student bodies.
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Rankings revolt: As law schools reject U.S. News, transitional moment could be coming for legal education
As the former dean of Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Gary Roberts remembers well what happened when he quit participating in U.S. News & World Report’s annual law school rankings: absolutely nothing. Consequently, whether the current revolt against the rankings will cause some kind of reaction is unknown.
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Former AG Carter reflects on life, career path as legal pioneer
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Dean Karen Bravo hosted a conversation with former Indiana Attorney General Pamela Carter, as the state’s first Black and first female attorney general recounted some of the formative experiences of her life.
Bravo: ABA accreditation: What is it good for … ? (Sing with me)
The practice of law carries an extraordinary power: a heavy responsibility to do good while avoiding harm. For this reason, law schools must be held to the highest standards in educating future lawyers.
Bravo: IU McKinney initiative supports rural justice
Programs such as IU McKinney’s Supporting Rural Justice Initiative seek to introduce more law students to the opportunities for fulfilling lives and careers experienced by those who practice in rural communities.
Bravo book on legacy of slavery published this month
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Dean Karen Bravo’s latest book written as part of the Slavery Past, Present, and Future project has been released.
‘Radical turn away’ from admissions tests? Deans say claims of increased diversity may be unfounded
Indiana University Maurer School of Law Dean Christiana Ochoa said those who want to do away with requiring law school admission tests for diversity’s sake have it backward. And she is not alone.
IU McKinney Dean Bravo receives award from state treasurer
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Dean Karen Bravo has been recognized by the Indiana state treasurer with the Sentinel of the Vault Award, presented Sunday as part of the Women’s History Month Women’s Equity Brunch Series.
Proposal could send LSAT packing: ABA legal education section approves proposal for eliminating admission tests
The American Bar Association’s proposed change from “shall” to “may” could signal an end to the LSAT.