The RPLG Public Law Fellowship Program: Training future lawyers in local government law
Local law shapes every corner of California, yet students barely see it--Renne Public Law Fellowship throws them into the acti...
California Supreme Court amends Law Office Study Program rules
The amendments, which take effect June 1, also revise supervision standards and the process for revoking student certification...
Federal Public Defender is hiring and moving into LA Times Building
The Office of the Federal Public Defender, Central District of California, is on an aggressive hiring campaign and will reloca...
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor brings message of civic engagement to Los Angeles
Appearing before high school students, college audiences and law students in a daylong series of events organized by the California Unity Bar, U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor urged civic participation, thoughtful dialogue and dedication to public service.
Bar examiners, associations oppose move to multistate exam
A survey shows most Board of Trustees and Committee of Bar Examiners members favor developing a new California-specific exam, aligning them with bar associations but putting them at odds with law school deans.
Why voir dire lessons can't wait until the first trial
Jury selection can determine a trial's outcome, yet most lawyers don't learn voir dire until they're in court. Southwestern Law School is trying to change that.