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The Indianapolis Bar Association and Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law are conducting listening sessions to young lawyers with law school student loan debt on March 26 and April 11.
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IU McKinney students conduct research in Russian hacker’s extradition case
While the United States struggled to gain the upper hand in an extradition battle over a Russian cybercriminal accused of stealing more than $28 million in a bank fraud ring, a group of Indiana law students were busy working on research for his case.
ICLEO 2019 application deadline draws near
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.
Law Student Outlook: Examining the rise of judicial presence in pop culture
Judges are making unlikely appearances, taking the leap from the courtroom to the silver screen — most notoriously, United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. But what are the consequences when those charged with making decisions that shape society become pop culture icons?
Klein: From the heart of Indiana, IU McKinney spans globe
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is proud to be located in the heart of Indiana’s capital, and we constantly strive to serve our community. But in an increasingly globalized society, an important part of our school’s work involves international engagement.
Bar exam review commission opens meetings to public
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.
Maurer students again offering free tax services
Starting this week, Indiana University Maurer School of Law students will continue their annual tradition of helping qualified Monroe County residents prepare their taxes for free.
ABA House of Delegates again rejects revised bar passage standard
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.
Lynch featured speaker at annual Diversity Dinner
Marion Circuit Judge Sheryl Lynch will be the keynote speaker at an upcoming annual event celebrating diversity and sponsored by multicultural student organizations from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. The 7th Annual Diversity Dinner will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the Columbia Club with the theme “Peaceful Progression, Without Division.”
Incoming law dean Cole brings ‘lifelong love for Notre Dame’
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.”
Notre Dame law students help women, children seeking asylum
Students and faculty from Notre Dame Law School and local immigration advocates volunteered over the holidays with the Dilley Pro Bono Project in Texas, which helps women and their children seeking asylum in the United States.
Web Exclusive: McKinney, WTC Indianapolis partnership offers global opportunities
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?”
Comforting paws for law students
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law students headed to the library for final exam cramming were met with a pleasant surprise when several furry, four-footed friends greeted them at the door.
Indiana Bar Exam faces its own test
As bar exam passage rates continue to decline and a majority of states move to a Uniform Bar Examination, the Indiana Supreme Court is taking steps to determine if the Hoosier state should follow suit and change its gateway test for admission to the Indiana bar.
Indiana Supreme Court calls for review of bar exam
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.
Pet therapy welcome relief for IU McKinney students
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law students headed to the library for final exam cramming were met with a pleasant surprise Wednesday when several furry, four-footed friends greeted them at the door.
Applications available for law school assistance program
The Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity program, an initiative designed to help underrepresented students pursue a law degree, is currently taking applications. Indiana residents or graduates of an Indiana college or high school may apply by March 1, 2019.
Valparaiso Law School to write its final chapter in 2020
Despite disappointment over the decision to close the 139-year-old law school, leaders in the Indiana legal profession said they could not have done anything to change the outcome. Selecting students, hiring faculty, developing curriculum and maintaining finances are all internal workings of a law school.
New Notre Dame research effort boosts private law program
Notre Dame Law School students interested in the area of private law now have a chance to further their studies with assistance from a research program introduced last week.
IU McKinney students learn lawyerly skills through improv
Lawyers must learn to adapt to the constant barrage of information being thrown at them, and at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, students recently had the chance to hone their active listening and quick-thinking skills through an unusual teaching method — an improv workshop.