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LSAT vs. GRE: What's Next?
Legal education experts consider fallout from increased interest among law schools in using a test other than the LSAT.
For-Profit Law School Blows Deadline
The Charlotte School of Law missed two deadlines set by state regulators and has asked for an extension to stay open.
Shaking Up Law School Admissions
Georgetown and Northwestern announce they will accept GRE, not just LSAT. But ABA may move in ways that limit the option and that some fear would impede diversity efforts.
Black Colleges Still Waiting
Trump promised best effort ever for HBCUs but has left top position at key advocacy office unfilled for longer than any previous administration did. And his pledge to move office to White House remains unfulfilled.
Problems Beyond the $306M Dorm
Bethune-Cookman, a historically black university with a proud history, copes with impact of borrowing against its endowment, fighting in court with its alumni, affiliating with a for-profit law school and inviting Betsy DeVos to speak at commencement.
A Work in Progress
Gay rights group gathers leaders of black colleges and universities to discuss path to making them more inclusive of LGBTQ students.
Debating the Value of Full-Time Professors
The ABA wants to end a rule that assures law schools have the majority of courses taught by full-timers. While some say this would minimize costs, others see an erosion of quality.
How Higher Ed Would Feel Medicaid Cuts
Medicaid cuts in proposed Senate GOP health-care legislation would mean bigger tabs for teaching hospitals and less state support for public universities.