February bar exam results may indicate ‘new normal’
The February 2017 bar exam results brought a fresh round of disappointment to the Indiana legal community and a renewed conversation about why the scores keep dropping.
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Attorneys say flunking the bar hurts badly, but does not spell doom
As a young man, just graduated from law school with a wife, a baby and a mortgage, Tim Malloy suddenly had to figure out a Plan B after he failed the Illinois Bar Exam.
Education panel says character matters more than scores
The 7th Circuit Bar Association annual meeting and judicial conference started its first round of discussions by talking about a continuing source of anxiety in the legal profession – law school.
Law school dean placed on leave sues university
The dean of the University of Cincinnati's law school is suing the university, saying she was illegally placed on administrative leave.
Indiana Lawyer wins 2 journalism awards
Indiana Lawyer took home two Society of Professional Journalists Indiana Professional Chapter awards Friday.
Indiana judge co-chairs ABA program aiming to increase diversity in judicial chambers
Law student Diego Wu’s dream job is working as a law clerk in a judge’s chambers, but he never dreamed of what judges told him they look for when they evaluate candidates for those typically one- to two-year positions.
February 2017 bar exam results released
The February results for the Indiana Bar Exam have dropped to a historic low with the overall pass rate at 48 percent in 2017.
Indy-area attorneys hosting re-entry job fair
Members of Indianapolis’ legal community are offering assistance today to help recently incarcerated people find the jobs and resources they’ll need to build their future.
Dean’s Desk: Guarding Legal Services Corp. from Trump budget cuts
While Legal Services Corp. has been demonized in various ways over the years as troublemakers or leftist political actors, studies tell us that providing access to basic services produces economic benefits for state and local governments.
Memorial service planned for late IU McKinney dean William Harvey
William Harvey, former dean and professor at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, will be remembered at a special memorial service in his honor.
Notre Dame, McKinney up, Maurer down in US News rankings
Although deans consistently disparage the annual rankings, the U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best Law Schools may have given Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law reason to cheer.
IU Maurer BLSA in running for national award
The Black Law Student Association chapter at Indiana University Maurer School of Law is hoping its success in the Midwest carries over to the 49th Annual Convention of the National Black Law Students Association.
Indiana legislators pursue legal careers after taking elected office
Being Indiana legislators inspired a handful to go to law school while working in the General Assembly.
Tax Court returns to IU Maurer for hearing in new CVS case
The Indiana Tax Court will return to Bloomington this week to hear another case involving the Monroe County Assessor and the CVS Corporation.
IU Maurer alum donates $1 million for ethics curriculum
An alumnus of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law has made a $1 million donation to the school to allow it to continue to build its ethics and professionalism curriculum.
Notre Dame, IU Maurer in top 50 for big law jobs
A pair of Indiana law schools are among the top 50 institutions in sending graduates to work in the biggest law firms in the country.
Former AG Holder visits IU McKinney, discusses judicial issues in America
Former United States Attorney General Eric Holder stopped by the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law on Thursday, taking questions from Indiana’s current and future attorneys and offering his perspective on some of the issues facing the nation.
Civil rights leader to speak at Notre Dame Law School
A national leader in the 1960’s civil rights movement who was instrumental in the eventual passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1964 will speak at Notre Dame Law School next week.
IU Maurer taps federal judge criticized by Trump for visitor’s board
A federal judge who was the target of President Donald Trump’s verbal attack has been appointed to the Board of Visitors at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
Task force recommends changes to Indiana Bar Exam and grading system
After more than a year of study, a task force convened by the bar associations in Indianapolis has concluded part of the Indiana Bar Exam tests on “fake laws” and the revised grading system may be forcing the Board of Law Examiners to fail more students.