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Web exclusive: Maurer 1L judicial clerkships offer legal aid to rural judges

March 5, 2019 | Katie Stancombe

Five first-year law students from Indiana University Maurer School of Law who are interested in careers in public service have been selected and paired with Indiana trial court judges who preside in smaller communities — specifically, Orange, Putnam, Vigo, Washington and White counties. The pilot’s ultimate goal: offering law students an opportunity to experience real-life practice in smaller communities while assisting Hoosier judges who might be overlooked by students who want to clerk in larger urban areas.

Volunteer judges sought for Indiana mock trial finals

March 4, 2019

Indiana’s High School Mock Trial program is sending out a call for volunteer judges during its state finals competition this weekend.

Indiana House passes $34.6B budget along party lines

February 25, 2019

The Indiana House on Monday passed a $34.6 billion two-year budget along party lines. The budget includes an increase of more than $550 million over two years for the Indiana Department of Child Services.

ICLEO 2019 application deadline draws near

February 25, 2019

The deadline to apply for the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity program is quickly approaching. Those interested in the six-week summer institute must apply this week.

Bar exam review commission opens meetings to public

February 14, 2019

A 14-member study commission appointed to review the Indiana Bar Exam in light of the ongoing decline in passage rates will hold a series of 10 monthly meetings, all open to the public, at the Indiana Statehouse beginning next week.

Indiana superintendent criticized for letter seeking prayers

February 11, 2019

A southern Indiana school superintendent’s letter asking local churches to pray for the district has led to criticism that he may have overstepped the boundary between church and state.

ABA House of Delegates again rejects revised bar passage standard

January 29, 2019

The American Bar Association House of Delegates has again rejected a proposal that would have required at least 75 percent of law graduates pass their bar exam within two years of graduation.

Student’s suit against Butler in sex misconduct case voluntarily dismissed

January 28, 2019

The 7^th Circuit Court of Appeals granted a motion to dismiss a case against Butler University brought by a male student who claimed he was falsely accused of sexual misconduct and expelled from the school as a result.

COA: Mom owes no college funds after child’s repudiation

January 25, 2019

A mother whose infidelity led to divorce and what a trial court called a “deep, seemingly bottomless rift between the children and Mother” owes a daughter no support with college expenses because the child repudiated their relationship.

Elwood schools chief used own insurance for sick student

January 24, 2019

A Madison County school superintendent is free on bail after surrendering to police to face charges alleging she used her insurance to help a sick student receive treatment.

Incoming law dean Cole brings ‘lifelong love for Notre Dame’

January 22, 2019

Any other law school probably would not have sparked G. Marcus Cole’s interest. “I’ve always had a lifelong love for (the University of) Notre Dame and what it stands for,” said Cole, who recently was named the incoming dean. “It was someplace I always wanted to be.”

Panel backs moving up appointment of Indiana schools chief

January 17, 2019

Indiana voters wouldn’t decide anymore who serves as the state schools superintendent under a proposal being pushed by legislative Republicans.

Web Exclusive: McKinney, WTC Indianapolis partnership offers global opportunities

January 8, 2019 | Katie Stancombe

When the opportunity arose for Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law master of laws students to partner with Indiana’s sole global trade organization, the immediate response from both parties was, “When can we start?”

University IP offices protect key innovations

January 8, 2019

At Indiana University, Purdue University, Notre Dame and elsewhere, specialized university technology and commercialization offices are taking an expanding role in protecting the intellectual property of academic research, innovations and inventions.

Hoosier students freed from school debt in multistate settlement

January 4, 2019

More than 195,000 students will not have to pay their school debt after a national settlement agreement between Career Education Corporation and 49 states, including Indiana.

DCS, schools seeking more funds in 2019 legislative session

December 21, 2018

Among the biggest issues the 2019 General Assembly will have to contend with is the Department of Child Services, which is still reeling after a tumultuous year that saw a leader abruptly resign and a national group identify several shortcomings in the department’s operations. Gov. Eric Holcomb is calling on lawmakers to devote significant financial resources to the struggling department, and all four legislative leaders say their caucuses plan to make DCS a top priority.

Wrongful death suit reinstated in IPS student’s murder

December 18, 2018

The Indiana Court of Appeals reinstated a wrongful death lawsuit against Indianapolis Public Schools when it found genuine issues of material fact as to Arlington Community High School’s duty to supervise its students after a teen’s murder nearby.

Female Gary principal loses sex discrimination appeal

December 17, 2018

The 7^th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the grant of summary judgment to northern Indiana school corporation when it found a female principal was not discriminated against based on her sex when a male candidate got the job she applied for.

Indiana ACLU sues East Allen Schools over LGBTQ club

December 5, 2018

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana last week aided a group of more than 30 East Allen County high school students when it filed a lawsuit against the school corporation, claiming it had imposed “undue, unequal burdens” an LGBTQ+ organization.

Indiana Supreme Court calls for review of bar exam

December 4, 2018

Amid slumping passage rates, the Indiana Supreme Court has created a special commission to review the state’s bar exam and make recommendations for changes in format or content, including whether to modify what is considered a passing score.

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