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Dean Robert B. Ahdieh has been named Vice President for Professional Schools and Programs by Texas A&M University President M. Katherine Banks. He will serve in this new position concurrently with his appointment as Dean of the School of Law and Anthony G. Buzbee Endowed Dean’s Chair.
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The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has designated Professor Irene Calboli a Regents Professor. The announcement was made during their November 10 meeting.
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The field of law is a robust and diverse place to make a career. There is always a demand for trained legal professionals to assist clients in everything from personal injury claims to bankruptcy proceedings. Yet behind every successful lawyer is a team of legal professionals helping them do their jobs. One such professional is a paralegal.
Multiple Texas A&M Law students placed in national mock trial competitions.
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Going to law school does not mean the same thing to everyone. Whether you are studying to be a paralegal or a lawyer, you will need the right training to launch a legal career. Exactly what do you need? Here are some of the legal school options if you wish to work in the field of law.
What Is a Master of Legal Studies (MLS)?
A relatively new degree type in the world of higher education, the Master of Legal Studies (MLS) is geared toward professionals in a variety of fields who can benefit from extensive legal scholarship and training but have no intentions of actually practicing law. Therefore, the typical MLS program will convey working legal knowledge without stressing the detailed technicalities that are required to become a lawyer. MLS programs do not generally qualify students to sit for state bar examinations after graduation.