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Lawsuit Targets Universities for Allegedly Favoring Wealthy in Admissions

Insurance Journal

Children of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities, according to new filings in a class-action lawsuit originally brought against 17 schools. Georgetown’s then-president, for example, listed a prospective student on his “president’s list” …

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New Pathways to Lawyer Licensure: Part II

WA Bar News

Are we “dumbing down” lawyer admissions in Washington so everyone gets in? A Proposal for the Future of WA State Bar Admissions Updated Following Public Comment February 28, 2024 (footnotes omitted), available at [link]. In Indiana, Admission and Discipline Rule 2.1 Who is building the new pathways? Why was it recommended?

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A Guide on How to Become an Estate Planning Attorney

Practice Panther

Lay the Foundation of Education, Law School, and the Bar Exam If youre not a lawyer yet, the journey begins with earning a bachelors degree. Once youve completed your undergraduate education, prepare for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) , a critical step in applying to law schools.

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Harvard Vows Reforms Following Internal Reports on Antisemitism and Anti-Arab Bias

Insurance Journal

Harvard University is promising to review its academic offerings and admissions policies in response to a pair of internal reports on antisemitism and anti-Arab prejudice at the Ivy League campus commissioned in the aftermath of last spring’s pro-Palestinian protests. Harvard …

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Why Mental Health Lawyers Are Essential in Today’s Society

Destination Articles Blog

This branch of law deals with a variety of issues, including: Forced admission of individuals to mental health facilities (civil commitment), Ensuring access to necessary mental health treatments, preventing discrimination in work or living situations, Providing legal defense for those with mental illnesses who face criminal charges.

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June 2024 > Need to Know

WA Bar News

WSBA Membership Counts Did you know that the WSBA publishes membership statistics—including total count by license type, location, year of admission, practice type, and certain demographics—refreshed each month as part of the Who We Are page? Visit www.wsba.org/about-wsba/equity-and-inclusion/dei-resource-library.

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Sept. 2024 > Need to Know

WA Bar News

WSBA Membership Counts Did you know that the WSBA publishes membership statistics—including total count by license type, location, year of admission, practice type, and certain demographics—refreshed each month as part of the Who We Are page? Visit www.wsba.org/about-wsba/equity-and-inclusion/dei-resource-library.