Wilmington University announced the appointment of the Honorable Jan R. Jurden as dean of the Wilmington University School of Law, effective April 1, 2025. (Photo by Eric Crossan)

Judge Jan R. Jurden named Dean of Wilmington University School of Law

Claudia EstradaEducation, Headlines

WILMINGTON- Wilmington University has appointed the Honorable Jan R. Jurden as the new dean of its School of Law, effective April 1, 2025. Judge Jurden, a respected figure in Delaware’s legal system, brings over 20 years of judicial experience to the role, along with a deep commitment to justice and public service. Jurden was first appointed to Delaware’s Superior Court …

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State bar exam to be twice a year; passing grade dropped

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

Delaware will begin offering the bar exam for lawyers twice a year and will drop the passing score by two points as well as reduce the number of essays, length of clerkships and number of proceedings a candidate must attend before testing. The changes were adopted after a two-year study by the Delaware Board of Examiners and recommendations for reform …