Ochoa: Maurer School of Law aims to offer new master of legal studies
The master of legal studies will meet an emerging need for non-lawyers with legal skills and add a new degree program to our academic offerings for the first time in years.
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
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IU Maurer to offer master’s program for non-lawyers
The master of legal studies will work in conjunction with some of the university’s other academic disciplines to provide non-lawyers with the opportunity to take law classes specialized to their already chosen career field.
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Externship program places law school students in state’s most lawyer-deprived areas
After her externship, attorney Chloe Carnes decided to stay in tiny Bloomfield and work in the Greene County Public Defender’s Office.
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‘Home away from home’: IU Maurer Black Law Students Association earns national recognition
A student group at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law is getting national attention after winning an award.
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The verdict on Zoom: New report says remote hearings provide relief from traditional court challenges
A team of researchers produced a new report, “Accessing Justice with Zoom: Experiences and Outcomes in Online Civil Courts,” which found more than 80% of unrepresented litigant respondents were able to access online civil court proceedings remotely.
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7th Circuit Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in Bloomington
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals traveled to Bloomington last week to hear six oral arguments in cases ranging from abortion access to strip searches
New lawyers look for opportunities as state tries to retain more Indiana law grads
Pay and location are often important considerations, as are workplace culture and professional development opportunities within a firm or public entity.
7th Circuit to hear oral arguments at Maurer School of Law
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals is paying a visit to the Indiana University Maurer School of Law this week, as the appellate court will hold oral arguments for six cases at the law school.
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
Innocence Project set to open Indiana chapter
A new Indiana chapter of the Innocence Project is ready to launch this month. The not-for-profit group is a New York-based organization.
Job market proves to be welcoming for new lawyers
Indiana University Maurer School of Law Dean of Students Anne McFadden said that the school had its largest number of graduates in recent years and a larger percentage of students with jobs already lined up by graduation.
Ochoa: Shining a light on the accomplishments of IU Maurer’s faculty
I wanted to take this opportunity to shine a spotlight on some of their recent accomplishments and how those achievements are—and will continue–making a difference in the world around us.
IU Maurer students going behind the scenes: Seattle attorney teaches students about film contracts, copyrights
As an entertainment attorney, Matthew Dresden has a certain affinity for independent filmmakers based on his own experiences.
Hoosier law school programs earn top ratings from preLaw Magazine
A national magazine has recognized all three Indiana law schools on various best-of lists for their specialty legal education programs, including two top designations for Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Ochoa: IU Maurer’s commitment to providing legal services
Students regularly report that their clinical work is among the most meaningful of their law school careers.
Joint IU Maurer, McKinney symposium to focus on implications of Sackett Clean Water Act decision
A May decision from the U.S. Supreme Court that narrowed environmental regulations on wetlands not connected to larger bodies of water will be the focus of an upcoming joint symposium hosted by IU Maurer and IU McKinney.
Connecting through community: First-generation programs help law students feel like they belong
Being a first-generation student can mean many things, like the feeling of impostor syndrome or extra pressure to rise up the academic ladder.
The UBE, 2 years in: Still ‘too soon to know’ impact of new bar exam
Two years into the implementation of the Uniform Bar Exam, those who helped shepherd the test into Indiana and are responsible for helping students prepare say it’s probably too early to pin down what the exact impact has been.
Law schools adjust to affirmative action ruling: Admissions processes tweaked to comply with US Supreme Court opinion
It’s been a little more than three months since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions. Although the decision didn’t necessarily take law schools by surprise, it forced them to quickly adapt their admissions processes.
IN law schools see bump in enrollment, median GPA
Indiana’s law schools saw a slight increase in enrollment to begin the 2023-24 school year, and the median grade point average also ticked up for 1L students.
Law library proposals get differing reactions: Law librarians concerned about possible revisions, but others see opportunity
Proposed changes to law school library accreditation standards are raising concerns for Indiana law librarians, but advocates for online-only law schools say they see the issue differently.
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.
IU Maurer partners with IU Northwest on new Law Scholars program
Indiana University Maurer School of Law has announced a partnership with Indiana University Northwest on a new program for graduates interested in a legal education.
Ochoa, Big Ten law deans pledge support for diversity ahead of SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
As the Supreme Court prepares to hand down a decision that could fundamentally alter affirmative action, a group of law deans — including Dean Christiana Ochoa at IU Maurer School of Law — has issued a statement affirming the deans’ commitment to diversity.