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Ron Walters is a 2010 graduate from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where he served as Notes and Comments Editor of the school's Law Journal. He received his undergraduate degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the author of one published article, Goodbye to Good Bird: Considering the Use of Contact Agreements to Settle Contested Adoptions Arising Under the Indian Child Welfare Act, 6 U. St. Thomas L.J. 270 (2008). His hobbies include running, bicycling, soccer, tennis and cooking. Ron is an avid podcast listener and doesn't miss an episode of Fresh Air with Terry Gross, This American Life, or Radiolab.

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New York Times shines a light on law school employment stats

Monday, January 10, 2011

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New York Times shines a light on law school employment stats

New York Times weighs in on debt, law school tuition and dim job prospects. Scam blogs rejoice!

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Talkin’ cover letter blues

Thursday, December 9, 2010

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Talkin’ cover letter blues

The author asks: Does anybody got any good ideas for a cover letter?

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Law professor seeks upset in congressional race

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

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Law professor seeks upset in congressional race

Teresa Collett discusses why she is running, her future at UST, the new federal health care law and what exactly happened in 2006.

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The End Of The Entitled Generation?

Thursday, October 14, 2010

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The End Of The Entitled Generation?

Advice to recent grads: stop whining about the bad economy and start looking for innovative ways to thrive.

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I Guess I Learned Something in Law School

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

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I Guess I Learned Something in Law School

For the author law school was expensive, but worth it upon further review.

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Exercise: A Key Part of Job Hunting

Monday, August 30, 2010

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Exercise: A Key Part of Job Hunting

The author will add exercising to networking and scouring the internet for leads during his job search. And with good reason.

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A Better LSAT

Thursday, August 12, 2010

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By Ron Walters A little while back, there was some hubbub about St. Thomas doing away with its LSAT requirement for certain applicants. Though the school’s program mirrors similar ones at some of the nation’s top schools, not everyone is crazy about the new policy. Detractors have cried foul, calling the program an unfair attempt [...]

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