February bar passage rate dips below 50 percent
The bar passage rate is continuing its downward trend, with only 47 percent of all takers passing the February 2018 Indiana bar exam.
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Indiana woman wins $35 million verdict in pelvic mesh lawsuit
A northern Indiana jury returned a $35 million verdict March 8 for a woman injured by a transvaginal mesh implant in a trial that is believed to the seventh mesh lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Ethicon, Inc.
Indiana law schools post 2-year bar passage rates
Calling it a “comprehensive report,” the American Bar Association released a series of spreadsheets March 22 which presented the ultimate two-year bar passage rate for 2015 graduates as well as the bar passage rates for first-time takers in 2016 and 2017 from each accredited law school.
Indiana law schools post 2-year bar passage rates
Calling it a “comprehensive report,” the American Bar Association released a series of spreadsheets Thursday which presented the ultimate two-year bar passage rate for 2015 graduates as well as the bar passage rates for first-time takers in 2016 and 2017 from each accredited law school.
Current, former ND Law students, professors working for lasting peace, justice in Colombia
A small group of current and former Notre Dame Law School students and professors are working to seek justice and win the peace in Colombia.
Hoosier law schools fall in U.S News rankings
After three consecutive years of climbing in the U.S. News and World Report’s law school rankings, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney tumbled in the latest tabulation released Tuesday. IU Maurer and Notre Dame law schools also declined in the new rankings.
Valpo dean’s resignation latest of troubled law school’s woes
The notice of dean Andrea Lyon’s impending resignation is the first announcement from Valparaiso Law School since the 138-year-old institution disclosed last year that it is struggling financially and looking for an alternative to continue operating.
Supreme Court case puts public employee union dues on trial
An upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision in a case considering the balance between the First Amendment and public employees’ rights has union advocates concerned that longstanding union practices could soon be set aside.
Indiana law school deans part of effort to revamp clerkship hiring
The deans of Indiana’s four law schools were part of the successful push to change hiring practices for federal judicial clerkship and allow first year students to concentrate on “learning for its own sake.”
Notre Dame law students’ Impowerus wins raves for empowering immigrant teens
Notre Dame Law students created an online platform — Impowerus — designed to connect pro bono attorneys with people who need legal services. What sets this product apart from the other sites is its focus — a specific demographic, immigrant youth — and its aim to be self-sufficient, charging lawyers licensing fees rather than relying on donations.
Former ND law clinic employee pleads guilty to 11 felonies
The former employee of the University of Notre Dame who was charged with taking nearly $200,000 from the law school’s Clinical Law Center will plead guilty plea and faces up to five years in prison.
Human rights fellowship open to ND law students
University of Notre Dame Law School is encouraging first- and second-year law students to apply for a summer fellowship from the law school’s Center for Civil and Human Rights.
7th Circuit’s Williams joins Jones Day
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Senior Judge and Notre Dame Law School graduate Ann Claire Williams has joined Jones Day to lead the international law firm’s effort in advancing the rule of law in Africa.
Notre Dame Law School clinic secures disease detection patent
Detecting cancers and cardiovascular diseases now may be a bit easier thanks to a new patent secured by the Notre Dame Law School’s Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic. The portable invention may help doctors detect such serious diseases faster and more economically by using biomarkers.
Legal education still struggles to increase student diversity
The lack of racial and ethnic diversity continues to frustrate law schools and the entire legal profession. Within Indiana, the students at the four law schools remain primarily white and male, according to the American Bar Association’s 2017 Standard 509 reports.
ICLEO program taking applications for 2018
The Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO) program is taking applications from underrepresented individuals interested in pursuing a law degree and career as a lawyer.
Barrett to join 7th Circuit Friday
Amy Coney Barrett will be sworn in Friday as the newest judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. The Notre Dame Law School professor will be the first judge to join the Chicago appellate court since Judge David Hamilton filled the other Indiana seat in November 2009.
Barrett confirmation highlights fierce fight over judiciary
The controversy surrounding Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals did not end with the Senate’s confirmation vote Oct. 31.
Notre Dame’s Barrett confirmed to 7th Circuit
The U.S. Senate confirmed Notre Dame law professor Amy Coney Barrett to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals today on a 55-to-43 vote.
Young, Donnelly support confirmation of Barrett to 7th Circuit
Notre Dame law professor Amy Coney Barrett is expected to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate either today or early tomorrow morning to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals with the support of both Indiana senators.