Legal Education Roundup (Jul 10, 2020)
Recent reports on the future of law schools and legal education.
"Online or In Person? Law Schools Diverge in Fall Semester Plans," Law.com
"Virtual Hearing Will Give Law Grads Voice About Plans for Fall Bar Exam," The Recorder
"Florida Cancels July Bar Exam, Will Offer Online Test in August," Daily Business Review
"Deans Of Texas's Ten Law Schools Call On Court And Bar To Rethink In-Person Bar Exam In July And September," TaxProf Blog
"National Momentum Builds for Diploma Privilege as Oregon Makes Bar Exam Optional," Law.com
"July Bar-Takers Raise Concerns About In-Person Exam," The TaxProf Blog
"Statement Of The Deans Of The Ten Texas Law Schools Condemning Racism And Remembering George Floyd," TaxProf Blog
"Deans Of Florida's 12 Law Schools Form Consortium For Racial Justice," TaxProf Blog
"UC-Irvine To Be 100% Online For 2Ls/3Ls In Fall 2020; 1Ls May Choose To Be On Ground For 1 Or 2 Classes Each Week," TaxProf Blog
"Berkeley Law Announces Fully Remote Fall Due to COVID-19," Law.com
"Williams College Cuts Tuition 15%, Cancels Fall Sports Due To COVID-19," TaxProf Blog
"Concordia Law Will Close After Transfer Plan Falls Apart," Law.com
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