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Has the Supreme Court's Decision on Affirmative Action Affected College Enrollment?

Law and Daily Life

In June 2023, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling that effectively ended the practice of affirmative action in university admissions. The Court ruled against race-conscious admissions policies, asserting that such practices violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

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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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Moving Forward With Pride

WA Bar News

Attendees settle in for the first of three panels during the summit to discuss the current state of LGBTQ+ rights and advocacy in legal education. These members of the legal, Gonzaga, and LGBTQ+ communities gathered together for Gonzaga Law School’s first LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy in Legal Education Summit, entitled “With Pride.”

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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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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Testimony Allowed

Expert Witness Blog

Benedict’s failure to gain experience in one way does not take away his education, training, and over 40 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. The court opines that this argument too goes to the weight of the testimony, not the admissibility.

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Paralegal vs Lawyer: Who, What, How?

CaseFox

So let’s dive in and understand more about the responsibilities, education, and skill requirements for different legal roles. Paralegal VS Lawyer Education and Training : Now let’s compare paralegal vs lawyers in terms of their education and training. The education requirements for lawyers and paralegal varies.

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Alternate Pathways: Your Questions Answered

WA Bar News

Via Orders entered on March 15, the Washington Supreme Court took the following actions pursuant to its inherent power over admission to practice law: Adopted the NextGen Bar Exam, with first administration to be in July 2026. See Sidebar No. SIDEBAR No. Watch for continuing coverage in future issues of Bar News.