William Mitchell Pioneers Hybrid Online Law School Class
Summary: William Mitchell offers the first “hybrid” course law degree. Are online courses the wave of the future, this abstracted…
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Professor from Maurer School of Law Named as Most Influential Person in Legal Education
Summary: William Henderson, a professor at the Maurer School of Law, has been named as the most influential person in legal…
Harvard Did Not Defame Student, Court Finds
Summary: A federal judge ruled that Harvard Law did not commit defamation by noting a student’s plagiarism on her transcript.…
95 Percent of Law Schools Have Lowered Their Admission Standards
Summary: A recent NCBE report shows that 95 percent of universities have lowered their admission standards. We’ve heard enough about…
Fordham Names Matthew Diller New Dean of Law School
Summary: Fordham Law School announced this week that long-time faculty member Matthew Diller will return to the school as dean. Matthew…
New Dean at UB Law School Optimistic about Future
Summary: James Gardner has taken over the University at Buffalo Law School as interim dean while the school plans its…
Sanders Donates $3.4 Million to University of Georgia School of Law
Summary: The estate of Carl Sanders has donated $3.4 million to the University of Georgia School of Law, the largest…
Two New Master’s Degrees Created by UConn Law
Summary: The University of Connecticut School of Law has announced two new master's degree programs in energy and environmental law and…
Harvard Law Mismanaged Sexual Assault Allegations, Department of Education Finds
Summary: The Department of Education concluded that Harvard Law School violated Title IX in its handling of sexual assault allegations.…
Harvard Law Fails to Adequately Handle Sexual Harassment Complaints
Summary: The Department of Education has determined Harvard Law has failed to properly respond to sexual harassment complaints. The Department…
Enrollment Declines at Washington Law Schools
Summary: Although law school enrollment has declined around the United States, some Washington, D.C. area law schools have seen increases…
Should Law Schools Teach about Rape?
Summary: A Harvard Professor notes that many law schools are toning down on teaching about rape. Should law schools teach…