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RISE webinars are presented by experts from the admission community, working professionals, Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ staff, and others. Check back here for upcoming webinars.
First Impressions of the Incoming Class of 2024: Largest Class Since 2021, Top-Line Diversity Is Level, More Research Needed and the Work Continues
Every year in mid-December, the ABA releases a trove of data about our nation’s law schools. Here are some key takeaways from this year’s certified data.
Wellness and Related Resources
The Psychiatric Times provides advice on supporting faculty and staff’s mental health.
This dissertation explores critical incidents that create a sense of inclusion for professional staff in higher education.
The University of California, Los Angeles offers free online guided mediations in 18 languages.
Get started journaling with this beginner’s guide.
Resources for Current Military Members and Veterans
ACP is a national nonprofit organization focused on helping Veterans and Active-Duty Spouses find their next careers through free one-on-one mentoring, networking and online career advice.
Candorful provides career coaching, interview prep and mentoring services.
CCME is an active proponent for the professional development of those serving in the military education community by providing a forum for the exchange of information on educational programs, strategies and innovation among its members and associated partners.
Provides an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service.
Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) connects the military community—service members, military spouses, and veterans—with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce.
The Portraits For Patriots® mission is to empower those who have honorably-served our nation to feel confident in their personal brand as they transition to the American work force. They offer free professional headshots.
Service to School (S2S) provides free college and grad school application counseling to military veterans and servicemembers.
About RISE Alliance®
RISE (Reaffirming Individuals Supporting Education) Alliance is a national center within Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ designed to support the professional development, enrichment, and wellness needs of student-facing professional law school staff on the front line — people in law school admission and financial aid, diversity, and student services roles. Empowered law school staff members add an important perspective to the work of legal education, helping to build a future of justice that represents a vibrant society.
2024-2025 RISE Alliance® Council Members
The RISE Alliance Advisory Council, composed of law school representatives, advises and supports the growth and development of RISE’s initiatives and activities.
We invite you to connect with us.
Calling All Nominees
We are always working to identify individuals interested in serving on the RISE Alliance Advisory Council. To learn more, contact us at RiseAlliance@Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½.org.