Indiana University and the University of Pennsylvania are the latest schools to adopt or consider temporary procedures for campus events and demonstrations.
“This is not a partisan, political issue. It is Rule of Law 101. The next generation of lawyers must understand the challenges we face, take the torch we pass to them and continue the hard work to safeguard our democracy.
In a letter announcing his arrival, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik referred to Abebe as “an impressive and experienced academic leader.”
“When you think of lawyers, most are inquisitive, highly intelligent, and are asked to take on responsibilities within numerous spheres and in numerous sectors, yet, we're not properly trained to be leaders,” Andrew Gratz said.
A Virginia judge has decided to allow former George Mason University law professor Joshua Wright's lawsuit against two former students, who now practice in Big Law.
“Standard 206 seemingly asks law schools to defy the Court’s clear directive,” the AGs said in their letter, adding that proposed revisions “do little to solve these problems.”
I will not present a side here because there isn't a "good" side to take. In my opinion, there aren't even "sides" as much as multifaceted issues at play.
The ABA’s policy change indicates that the organization is saying, “We no longer see the bar exam as the end-all and be-all,” said Jo Perini-Abbott, director of the Lewis & Clark Law School Advocacy Center.
“I am excited for the opportunities this will provide to students and future leaders in law, government, business and more, Dan Emmett said in a statement.
Susan Krinsky, LSAC’s executive vice president for operations and chief of staff, will serve as the organization’s interim CEO until a new president and CEO is appointed by the board.