ABA watches law schools’ attrition, bar pass rates
At the mid-year meeting of the American Bar Association held in early February, legal education was in the spotlight or, some might say, the hot seat.
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IU McKinney hosting 40th annual Women’s Caucus auction
Law students at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law are hoping to raise a record-breaking amount of money for a Hendricks County domestic violence shelter at the Women’s Caucus’ 40th annual auction this week.
Trump names law school dean as new choice to become labor secretary
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced law school dean R. Alexander Acosta as his new labor secretary nominee, one day after his original pick abruptly withdrew from consideration.
ABA bar exam standard fails
The American Bar Association House of Delegates rejected a proposal to link law school accreditation to higher bar passage rates.
State immigration lawyers say clients fearful amid Trump orders
Indiana immigration attorneys and their clients face uncertainty after President Donald Trump issued executive orders in his first week banning travel from seven Muslim-majority nations, suspending refugee resettlement programs and stepping up domestic enforcement.
Valpo Law School hosting mock trial competition
Valparaiso University Law School is welcoming law students from Indiana and Illinois today through Saturday as part of a regional round of the American College of Trial Lawyers National Trial Competition.
ABA House of Delegates turning its attention to law schools
The American Bar Association is poised to dial up the pressure on law schools by linking bar exam passage rates to accreditation.
IU McKinney announces memorial for former dean
The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law has announced a public memorial service to honor the life of one of its former deans.
Young attorneys, law students prone to mental health issues
Stresses from school and adapting to one's first legal job can lead to poor health and self-medicating, but confidential assistance is available.
Hoosier law students, professors oppose Sessions nomination
Indiana law school professors are joining an open letter opposing the nomination of Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General.
Survey: Class of 2016 gave more than $52M in pro bono legal services
Law schools’ classes of 2016 provided pro bono services worth $52.2 million through clinics, experiential courses and other student activities, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Association of American Law Schools.
2016 Year in Review
From law school troubles to new court initiatives, take a look back at the top stories in Indiana Lawyer this year.
DOE details Charlotte School of Law’s troubles
In explaining its decision to boot Charlotte School of Law from the federal student financial aid program, the U.S. Department of Education provided a rare inside look at how the American Bar Association evaluated and ultimately placed the institution on probation.
ABA releases stats of classes entering in fall 2016
New information released from the American Bar Association underscores the differences between Indiana’s law schools.
Dean’s Desk: Community partnerships benefit IU McKinney students
At the IU McKinney School of Law, we make a special effort to support our students by partnering with advocates in the community. Allow me to share a few examples.
Study: Gender inequality begins before classes start
A new study indicates that the gender inequality that is well-documented in the legal profession actually starts when women are applying to law school.
Notre Dame Tax Clinic to receive federal grant
The Notre Dame Law School will receive a federal grant to help fund its recently launched tax clinic.
‘Leaky pipeline’ study spotlights gender inequality in law schools
The problems of gender inequality in the legal profession start when women apply to law school, according to a new report from Law School Transparency.
Tax Court to hold oral arguments at Notre Dame
The Indiana Tax Court will hear arguments Wednesday on the campus of Notre Dame Law School.
Valparaiso Law public censure puts admission policies to test
How much the ABA-imposed sanction will impact Valparaiso University Law School depends on who you ask.