Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

Entering the unknown: New, returning law students grapple with pandemic-related changes

September 16, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

Bre Robinson’s final year of law school has been different in every way possible. Just a few weeks into a pandemic-stricken semester, the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Student Bar Association president said classmates are sparse. Robinson isn’t alone in that sentiment. As students nationwide make their way into a new school year, social distancing guidelines and uncertainty are following them.

Indiana program has yet to pay those exonerated

September 9, 2020 | Associated Press

An Indiana program aimed at compensating those who have been wrongly convicted of crimes hasn’t yet paid out any money since it was created last year.

Bar applicants ace August 2020 exam

September 8, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

Indiana’s unprecedented bar exam that was reformatted and delayed until August 2020 because of the coronavirus has turned in a pass rate that tops the previous four years. Almost three-quarters of those who took the remote test passed, according to the list released Tuesday.

New COA Judge Weissmann praised for work in, out of court

September 2, 2020 | Olivia Covington

In law school, now-Judge Leanna Weissmann was a geek. At least that’s what she told well-wishers Tuesday when Gov. Eric Holcomb announced her appointment to the Indiana Court of Appeals.

Newest students add more diversity to Hoosier law schools

September 2, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

Indiana’s law schools have enrolled diverse and academically solid 1L classes for the fall 2020 semester, indicating the COVID-19 pandemic did not adversely impact the recruitment of students by the institutions.

Web Exclusive: Young lawyers say hefty student loans limit life after graduation

September 2, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

A recent survey of nearly 1,100 young lawyers found that many new attorneys are making major financial, personal and career sacrifices as a result of their student loans. That includes decisions ranging from marriage and children to making big purchases or taking vacations. The survey hits home for many young Indiana lawyers.

McKinney experts offer ‘roadmap’ to control COVID-19

September 2, 2020 | Olivia Covington

To put it mildly, the year of COVID-19 has been a time of uncertainty. That’s why a group of law professors, including two from Indianapolis, has been working since March to shine a light on the role the law plays in a national emergency.

Former IU athletic director Glass joining Taft law firm

August 25, 2020 | Mickey Shuey, Indianapolis Business Journal

Former Indiana University Director of Athletics Fred Glass plans to resume his law career in October, joining the Indianapolis office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP as a partner.

IU McKinney professors contribute to assessment of U.S. response to COVID-19

August 18, 2020 | IL Staff

United States policy response to COVID-19 has been dangerously lacking, according to a recent report authored partially by two Indianapolis law professors. The new report recommends steps to safeguard health as well as civil and human rights.

Report: Law school Class of 2019 had best employment rate since Great Recession

August 12, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

A new jobs report from National Association for Law Placement says law school graduates in 2019 enjoyed some of the best of times while nodding to fears that the 2020 graduates may experience the worst of times.

Law schools expecting enrollment to remain steady

July 28, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

Despite the upheaval and uncertainty the pandemic has created for legal education, law school admissions officers are confident the first-year class entering in the fall of 2020 will be the same size, if not bigger, than the class that started in the fall of 2019.

‘As good as, but different’: Law schools prepare to welcome students

July 22, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

After the COVID-19 outbreak upended the spring semester and forced everyone to shift to online learning, Indiana’s law schools are preparing to welcome students and faculty back into their buildings for a fall semester that will be unlike any other.

IndyBar: Indiana Appellate Institute Celebrates 10 Years

July 22, 2020 | From IndyBar

As we blow out the candles on the virtual “Happy 10th Birthday” cake, the Indiana Appellate Institute continues to do what it does well, especially help first-time or infrequent appellate advocates, while looking for ways to continue to innovate and improve.

IU McKinney students experience 2nd year of rural judicial clerkships

July 21, 2020 | IL Staff

A second round of Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law students have been dispatched across the state this summer to assist rural county judges through a judicial clerkship program, despite setbacks caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

IndyBar President’s Column: A Salute to Dean Klein

July 8, 2020 | Andrew L. Campbell

Dean Andrew Klein routinely tells us that he isn’t going anywhere after his one-year sabbatical. He intends to return to the classroom at IU McKinney. Law students will be better off for it. He intends to continue to support the IndyBar and the IBF and, in turn, the Indianapolis legal community. Our profession will be better off for it.

Robb named to Supreme Court rules committee, 3 reappointed

June 29, 2020 | IL Staff

Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Margret Robb has been appointed to a five-year term on the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, effective July 1. Robb succeeds COA Judge L. Mark Bailey, whose term on the committee will expire June 30.

Bravo: ‘Failure to speak up would let down’ the legal community

June 24, 2020 | Karen E. Bravo

When I recently saw the video of George Floyd’s extrajudicial killing by law enforcement, a familiar sense of anguish, fury, hopelessness, and malaise swept over me. So did a sense of helplessness. We had seen this video before, over the long and many years. We had read this story. And yet, I had never before witnessed such a starkly calm extinguishment of a human life — a Black human life.

Indy Lawyers for Black Lives’ ‘call to action’ brings solidarity

June 19, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

Eyes and ears of those gathered on the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law lawn Friday were trained on members of the Indianapolis legal community calling for action to push for racial equality.

Indianapolis lawyers hosting ‘Call to Action’ for racial equality

June 18, 2020 | IL Staff

As demonstrations and calls for criminal justice reform continue nationwide, a group of Indianapolis lawyers have organized a “Call to Action” to highlight the role lawyers can play in the push for racial equality. The new organization Indy Lawyers for Black Lives will host a Juneteenth event Friday at IU McKinney School of Law.

Asian Pacific American bar speaks out against racism, calls for legislative action

June 9, 2020 | IL Staff

As protests continue nationwide over racial inequities in the criminal justice system, the local chapter of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association is offering its support for the black community while encouraging peaceful protests and legislative action.

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