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College
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Simple Justice
Why Wouldn’t They Come?
Although the Supremes have yet to hand down rulings in the Harvard and University of North Carolina affirmative action cases, it’s assumed that the Court will limit, if not eliminate,…
Sentencing Law and Policy
You be the judge: what federal sentence for Varsity Blues college admission scandal mastermind Rick Singer?
Wednesday afternoon brings a high-profile federal sentencing in Boston federal court, and I'd be interested in predictions (and/or recommendations) as to the sentence to be given to the man behind…
Criminal
You be the judge: what federal sentence for Varsity Blues college admission scandal mastermind Rick Singer?
Wednesday afternoon brings a high-profile federal sentencing in Boston federal court, and I'd be interested in predictions (and/or recommendations) as to the sentence to be given to the man behind…
For Good
Looking Forward with Boston Scholars
By Wendy Dessy
On October 20th, we were so pleased to welcome Match Charter Public High School back to our offices for the first time since the pandemic began, when we met with…
The Right Coast
Bloated College Administration Is Making Education Unaffordable
As someone who s been involved in legal matters pertaining to higher education since the beginning of my career 55 years ago, I ve had a chance to observe this…
PrawfsBlawg
Affirmative action alternative? (Guest Suzanna Sherry)
Main Tuesday, November 01, 2022Affirmative action alternative? (Guest Suzanna Sherry)The following post is by Suzanna Sherry (emerita at Vanderbilt and friend of the blog).On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard…
Consumer Finance Monitor
CFPB turns attention to college banking agreements in annual report on college credit card agreements
Last week, the CFPB released its eleventh annual report to Congress on college credit card agreements. The annual report is mandated by the CARD Act. The CARD Act requires mandatory…
Civil Service Disqualification Appeals Attorney Blog
Can I become a NYPD Officer without a college degree?
All prospective NYPD recruits must have either 60 semester hours of college credit or two years of full-time experience in the United States Armed Forces. Those who do not meet…
Law Offices of Jacqueline Lentini, LLC Blog
The Waiting Is the Hardest Part
Last year I had to develop new and deeper wells of patience. My twin sons were applying to college. We had visited some schools and learned about others remotely. The…
Whitman Legal Solutions Blog
EEOC Updates Guidance for Workplace Screening for COVID-19
Going through the college admission process is challenging. Students need to fill out an application, write essays, and obtain teacher references—that's in addition to deciding where to apply to college…