Wayne Law among the Best Value Law Schools for 8th consecutive year
Wayne State University Law School has once again been recognized as a Best Value Law School by The National Jurist and its sister publication, preLaw magazine. This is the eighth year in a row that Wayne Law made the list, with the school rising to No. 22 overall. Of the 59 law schools included, Wayne Law was the top-ranked Michigan law school.
The ranking is designed to recognize law schools where graduates have excellent chances of passing the bar and getting a legal job without taking on a ton of debt, according to publication. Criteria for selection includes ultimate bar pass rating and two-year pass rate, employment rate, tuition, cost of living and average student debt accumulation.
In addition, preLaw magazine recognized Wayne Law among the top law schools in the categories of Business Law and Criminal Law. Wayne Law was also named among the top law schools in the Human Rights Law category in preLaw magazine’s Back to School 2021 edition.
Nov. 16 Deadline for applications for Michigan Court of Appeals vacancy
Applications are now being accepted for a seat on the Michigan Court of Appeals, 1st District, to replace vacating Judge Cynthia Stephens.
To be considered for this position, applicants must be a State Bar of Michigan member who meet the legal qualifications for this office. Applicants should be aware that to be appointed they must reside within the judicial district.
Recent applicants for Court of Appeals, 1st District need not reapply.
Judicial appointment questionnaire, writing samples, resume, and supplemental documents must be submitted using the online portal at www.michigan.gov/appointments and received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16.
Additional letters of recommendation can still be submitted after your initial submission to judicialappointments@michigan.gov.
Anyone with questions about the judicial appointments process can send questions to judicialappointments@michigan.gov.
Charges dismissed against Detroit officer who fired at media
DETROIT (AP) — A judge dismissed charges against a Detroit police officer who was accused of firing rubber pellets at three journalists covering a 2020 protest against police brutality.
Judge Roberta Archer on Tuesday cited a 1931 Michigan law that protects police when an unlawful gathering is declared, the prosecutor’s office said.
Daniel Debono, a corporal, was charged with assault. An MLive.com photojournalist and two independent photojournalists were struck with rubber pellets after identifying themselves and raising their hands, investigators said.
“The prosecution argued that the statute does not apply because the journalists were not a part of the protest, and the protest had been cleared at the time and place of the alleged assault by Cpl. Debono,” said Maria Miller of the prosecutor’s office. An appeal will be considered.
A message seeking comment from Debono’s attorney wasn’t immediately returned Wednesday.
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