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Law School Roundup
Friday, January 13, 2012
Carol A. Buckler has been named interim dean of New York Law School by the board of trustees. Also, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law has announced that Marcia Nan Levy will join the school on Jan. 30 as the associate dean of the office of career services and professor of professional development.
Law School Roundup
Friday, December 16, 2011
Cornell University next year will accept its first students into a dual Ph.D./J.D. degree program in developmental psychology and law, while New York Law School is the new home of the Center for Justice and Democracy, a national consumer organization. Also, NYU Law grads aid cholera victims in Haiti and more.
Group Celebrates $1 Million Verdict, Contributions of Pro Bono Attorney
Friday, October 14, 2011
J. Christopher Jensen, a partner at Cowan Liebowitz & Latman, served as pro bono trial counsel, assisting five South Brooklyn Legal Services attorneys who represented Sandra Barkley and seven other plaintiffs.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
New Review of Attorney Demographics Shows Slow Growth in Firm Diversity
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Suits Accuse New York Law School, Thomas Cooley of Job Statistics Fraud
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Legal Sector Added 4,000 New Jobs Last Month
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Diversity Intern Reception
Thursday, July 28, 2011
ABA Says Its Role Is Accreditation, Not Regulation, of Law Schools
Monday, July 25, 2011
Salaries Decline for Law School Grads, Survey Finds
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Coupons, Legal Fees Cause Judge to Reject BAR/BRI Settlement
Friday, June 24, 2011
High Court Practitioners Are More Diverse
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
NALP Report: Recent Law Graduates Face Dim Employment Prospects
Friday, June 3, 2011
Future of the Legal Profession Adapting to Changing Marketplace
Monday, May 2, 2011
Stephen P. Younger, president of the New York State Bar Association and a partner at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, writes: In response to the challenges of new technology, increased competition and the recession, last year I created the Task Force on the Future of the Legal Profession to evaluate our changing legal environment; identify the risks and opportunities presented; and seek a course that comports with our professional responsibilities to our clients; and promotes our personal well-being.
The Case for Cultural Competency
Monday, April 25, 2011
Katherine Frink-Hamlett, president of Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions Inc., writes: In a legal market that has witnessed a contraction of available opportunities for law school graduates, the notion of developing culturally competent law students may not be considered a priority for law school deans or administrators. However, a culturally competent practitioner, particularly in a global economy, is a gem.
Skills and Search: The Keys to Finding a Job
Monday, April 25, 2011
Jill Backer, associate director for employer relations at Brooklyn Law School, gives tips on building your resume through pro bono work and academic opportunities, researching employers, writing cover letters and using job-search resources available at your school.
Get Ready to Interview
Monday, April 25, 2011
Donna Manion, legal recruiting manager in the New York office of DLA Piper, writes: More and more, firms and organizations are identifying competencies, such as professional excellence, interpersonal effectiveness and leadership, that they believe are important for members of their organization to master to be successful. In order to ascertain whether or not a candidate is proficient in these areas, employers will use questions designed to encourage exploration of their applicant's behavioral patterns.
Shifting the Focus From Inputs to Outputs
Monday, April 25, 2011
Richard A. Matasar, president and dean of New York Law School, writes that the financial crisis has exposed flaws in our traditions, thinking, behavior and choices. A new model is emerging that looks to inputs - accepting students based on LSAT scores or hiring based on GPA and law school rankings - but only in the context of outputs as well: What have students actually learned? Do they have appropriate interpersonal skills? Are they dedicated?
Although Better, New Grads Still Face A Tough Market
Monday, April 25, 2011
James G. Leipold, the executive director of the National Association for Law Placement, analyzes recent employment data, writing: Given the severity of the recession, an overall employment rate of 88.3 percent may seem stronger than expected, but when the statistic is teased apart, it begins to reveal some of the fundamental weaknesses in the job market faced by this class and likely some of the classes that will follow.
Law Schools
Monday, April 25, 2011
In this free Special Report from the New York Law Journal: "Shifting the Focus From Inputs to Outputs," "The Case for Cultural Competency," "Although Better, New Grads Still Face A Tough Market" and "Skills and Search: The Keys to Finding a Job."
Judge Preliminarily Approves Settlement in Second BAR/BRI Monopolization Suit
Monday, April 4, 2011
Law School Placement Figures Show Modest Improvement in Recruiting
Friday, March 18, 2011
ABA's Young Lawyers Call for Accurate Job Data and Costs From Law Schools
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
The Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association has joined the chorus of voices calling for more accurate job data for would-be law students.
Milbank, Harvard Law Launch Associate Development Program
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
