Legal Topics
E-Cigarettes: A Cloudy Past With an Even Cloudier Future
Did you know that the first e-cigarette was patented in the 1960s? But the popularity of this device didn’t really kick off until the early
Legal Topics
Just How Much is a Body Part Worth?
It’s no secret that motor vehicle accidents are often costly and can cause significant bodily injury and property damage, but when they result in the
Online Education
Online Law School Vs. Traditional Law School: What You Need to Know About Your Investment
The idea that lawyers make good money is well-ingrained in American society. When people think of prestigious and well-paid professionals, doctors and lawyers immediately come
interviews
Interview With ALU Alumnus & DTLA Law Firm Partner, Farid Yaghoubtil
Last month, I had the privilege to interview Attorney and ALU Alumnus, Farid Yaghoubtil, about his firm’s climbing success. Mr. Yaghoubtil graduated from ALU’s School
Online Education
7 Tips on Choosing The Right Program of Study for You
So you made the big decision to invest in higher education! But how do you make an informed choice when there are so many programs
Community Involvement
California Housing Crisis: Is Rent Control the Solution?
The housing shortage in California that was originally seen in the 1970s and 1980s has resurfaced. It is estimated that the shortage is currently 20-30%
Legal Topics
CITY V. STATE: How state law prevents towns from keeping out corporations
A new kind of revolution is taking place in cities and towns across America. It’s happening in courtrooms and in town hall meetings. It’s happening
Legal Topics
10 Alternatives to Becoming a Lawyer: The Flexibility of a Legal Education
What does one learn in law school? Yes, law, okay. But the principles of law are only the tip of the legal iceberg. Law school
Legal Topics
Cannabis Chaos: Clearing the Air About California’s New Marijuana Laws
The air is still cloudy around legal cannabis in California. On January 1, 2018, the recreational use of marijuana became legal in the state for
interviews
ALU Law Student Spurs Legal Battle With California’s Department of Healthcare Services
Abraham Lincoln University (ALU) law student, Melissa Hall, proves that a legal education can enhance almost any career path you’re on! As an independent dental
Community Involvement
ALU’s Virtual Volunteers Help Women on Skid Row
Abraham Lincoln University’s legal clinic for homeless women living on skid row began in October 2016. Professor Daniel Jung accompanied by students of the school’s
Delta Theta Phi
ALU’s Park Senate Invited to Delta Theta Phi Fraternity’s 60th Biennial Leadership Conference
Law students Dr. Dona Stevens and Dr. Barrett Vaughan represented Abraham Lincoln University’s Park Senate this past summer at Delta Theta Phi Fraternity’s (DTP) 60th
Online Education
ALU Got a Higher Bar Passage Rate For The Feb 2017 GBX Than The Average ABA Rate!
The American Bar Association’s average passage rate for first-time takers who took the exam in February 2017 was 45% with schools in other categories coming
Community Involvement
ALU Alumnus, Theida Salazar Takes on Social Media Lawsuit
Theida Salazar is a Los Angeles based attorney and Abraham Lincoln University Alumnus who has been running his own practice since 2014. Most recently, Salazar
interviews
ALU Alumna, Kanako Blondet, Joins the California Innocence Project
Kanako Blondet graduated from Abraham Lincoln University School of Law in 2007. As a Social Worker, Blondet experienced first hand how life-altering a lawyer’s presence
Community Involvement
Where There’s a Will: No Kill
“No good comes from killing healthy animals, period,” said Lisa Edmondson, a long-time volunteer at Los Angeles Animal Services. In her years as an
