Legal Education

Camerons and CMS bolster training options

By Charlotte Edmond | November 27, 2008

CMS Cameron McKenna and its European alliance firms are set to roll out a training course for partners and associates, in the latest effort to increase unity across the network. From next March, partners and associates at all nine CMS firms can sign up for a series of week-long training courses run by business school IMD.The course, aimed at boosting lawyers' commercial knowledge, will be run in modules, similar to a mini-MBA, through the group's existing 'CMS academy'.

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Kaplan secures tie-up with training provider

By Legal Week | July 25, 2008

Education provider Kaplan Professional has extended its legal offering after acquiring Altior, a specialist in post-qualification legal training, it was announced yesterday (24 July) The acquisition follows the launch in London last year of Nottingham Law at Kaplan Law School, which specialises in the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and the Graduate Diploma in Law, as well as extending in to legal professional development by acquiring Hawksmere.

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Elite law schools sign up Camerons and Barlows as duo carve up market

By Ben Wheway | August 2, 2006

College of Law and BPP fight for supremacy as firms scramble for LPC deals; Olswang and Macfarlanes review providers

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International Edition

Elite law schools sign up Camerons and Barlows as duo carve up market

By Ben Wheway | August 2, 2006

College of Law and BPP fight for supremacy as firms scramble for LPC deals; Olswang and Macfarlanes review providers

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New York Law Journal

LI Democrat Pens Bipartisan Letter Blasting CUNY Law School Commencement Speech

By Brian Lee | June 5, 2023

The student's speech, which Assemblymember Charles Lavine's letter called anti-Semitic, sought to connect the state of Israel with the issues of white supremacy and colonialism.

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Law.com

ABA Finds Pontifical Catholic U of Puerto Rico Law Out of Compliance With Admissions Standards

By Christine Charnosky | June 5, 2023

The ABA notice does not specifically state how the law school is out of compliance regarding Standards 501(a) and 501(b), and the ABA does not release such information.

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Law.com

Judicial Conference Hosted by 8th Circuit Open to Judges, Bar Members

By Marianna Wharry | June 1, 2023

The judges of the Eighth Circuit courts will host a judicial conference from July 11 to 14 at the Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota,…

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Law.com

Bridging the Gap Between Law Knowledge and Legal Practice: How Lean Adviser Can Help Students

By Christine Charnosky | June 1, 2023

Law.com recently interviewed Alex Geisler, London-based litigation partner with Duane Morris and creator of Lean Adviser—a structured program that helps lawyers efficiently and consistently deliver high value to clients resulting in repeat business and long-term profitable relationships for all parties—to discuss how Lean Adviser could supplement traditional legal education.

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The Recorder

Chesa Boudin Leads Berkeley's New Criminal Law & Justice Center

By Alaina Lancaster | May 31, 2023

The former San Francisco district attorney will serve as founding executive director of the center, which aims to leverage research collaboration among faculty and provide training and practice experience to law students.

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Law.com

Interim Dean of Mercer Law Appointed to Full Deanship

By Christine Charnosky | May 31, 2023

"In this rapidly changing legal and technological environment, we prepare students to advocate for clients in the courtroom, the conference room and beyond," Karen Sneddon said in a statement.

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Law.com

Newly Revamped GRE to Take Less Than 2 Hours, ETS Says

By Christine Charnosky | May 31, 2023

There will be two Quantitative Reasoning sections on shortened GRE with a total of 27 questions, and two Verbal Reasoning sections with a total of 27 questions. There will no longer be a 10-minute break, according ETS' FAQ.

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Law.com

Cole Reappointed as Dean of Notre Dame Law

By Christine Charnosky | May 30, 2023

"I am the most blessed man in the world that I get to be part of this amazing community as we strive to be a force for good in service to God, His people, and Our Lady's University," Marcus Cole said in a statement.

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Law.com

Mississippi College of Law Promotes Interim Dean to Permanent Dean

By Christine Charnosky | May 25, 2023

Blake Thompson, president of Mississippi College, sent an email to the Mississippi College community Tuesday announcing Anderson's appointment saying, "MC Law has enjoyed a productive year under Dr. Anderson's leadership as interim dean."

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Law.com

Interim Chancellor of IUPUI Named Dean of Wake Forest Law

By Christine Charnosky | May 25, 2023

"I look forward to honoring the school's best traditions, building on its successes and ensuring a future as bright as its past," Andrew Klein said in a statement.

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