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law school deans

California Delays Plan for State-Specific Bar Exam

The State Bar of California has decided to postpone its plan to develop and administer its own bar exam online.…

Stanford Law School Appoints Interim Dean, Paul Brest

Stanford Law School Faces Rapid Leadership Changes Stanford Law School has undergone its third change in leadership within just four…

Yale Law School Sparks a Wave of Dissent Against U.S. News Rankings

In a landmark decision late last year, Yale Law School sent shockwaves through the legal education community by breaking ties…

MBE Scores Increase Despite Falling LSAT Scores

Summary: The National Conference of Bar Examiners found a surprising break in the trend with the average bar exam rising,…

Does Plummet in Bar Exam Scores Show Law Schools are Slipping?

Summary: After a steep drop in bar exam scores, many deans are questioning the test. Are law school graduates getting…

Alabama Law School Dean Seeks Next Challenge

Dean Ken Randall’s retirement from the University of Alabama means more than grazing the pasture. Former dean Randall is retiring…

UM Law School Dean Steps Down, Returns to Teaching and Writing

After improving the national rankings and reputation of the University of Montana’s School of Law, Dean Irma Russell will be…

Birmingham Law School Dean Considered for Jefferson County Attorney

It is very common for law school faculty members to make the leap into government positions, and Birmingham School of…

New Law Deans

Phyliss Craig - Taylor is succeeding Raymond Pierce as the new dean of North Carolina Central University School of Law…

Dean Upgrades

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School of Law has selected Mary Lu Bilek as its new dean; she hails from…

Law Dean Mengler to Become President of St. Mary’s University

The Law Dean Thomas Mengler, of the University of St. Thomas, will become president of St. Mary's University, in San…

Law Schools Hunt for New Deans

According to the National Law Journal, numerous law schools are hunting for new deans, even in the economic downturn. But…