The 2025 U.S. News Law School Rankings Debacle: Two Lists, One Mess, and a T14 Shake-Up
Chaos Reigns: U.S. News Releases Two Conflicting 2025 Law School Rankings The 2025 U.S. News & World Report law school…
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Several Hundred Law Professors File Amicus Brief Defending Biglaw Firms Against Trump’s Executive Order Attacks
Hundreds of Law Professors Defend Biglaw in Legal Fight Against Trump’s Executive Orders In an unprecedented show of solidarity, over…
Breaking Barriers: The Hidden Challenges First-Generation Law Students Face—and How to Overcome Them
Introduction: The Silent Struggle of First-Generation Law Students Law school is a rigorous intellectual and emotional journey, but for first-generation…
Latham & Watkins Ends On-Campus Interviews: What It Means for Law Students and the Future of Big Law Hiring
In a groundbreaking move reflecting the shifting landscape of legal recruitment, Latham & Watkins has officially ended its participation in on-campus interviews (OCIs) at…
Law School Applicants Demand Clear AI Policies Amid Rising Use of ChatGPT in Admissions
Law School Applicants Call for Transparent AI Policies in the Admissions Process With the widespread use of generative AI tools…
Surge in Law School Applications: Why 2025 Is the Most Competitive Year Yet
Introduction: A Competitive Landscape for Law School Applicants Law school applications have surged by an astounding 20.5% compared to the…
Decline in Diversity at Elite Law Schools: The Impact of Race-Based Admissions Ban
Decline in Diversity at Elite Law Schools: The Impact of Race-Based Admissions Ban Introduction The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision…
The California Bar Exam Controversy: Exam Failures, Investigation, and Calls for Reform
The State Bar of California has launched an independent investigation into the disastrous rollout of its February bar exam, a…
California Bar Exam Faces Major Technical Issues, Offering Retake for Affected Examinees
Unprecedented Retake Announced After Widespread Exam Disruptions The State Bar of California has announced an unprecedented retake of the February…
Law Schools Adapt DEI Policies Amid Federal Scrutiny: A Deep Dive
Introduction: The Changing Landscape of DEI in Legal Education In an era of increasing legal and political challenges to diversity,…
California Bar Exam Faces Unprecedented Challenges: Refunds Issued Amidst Technical and Logistical Chaos
Introduction The California Bar Exam, a critical gateway for aspiring attorneys, is undergoing a tumultuous transition that has left thousands…
The Legacy of Segregation and the Pursuit of Diversity: Black Judges Reflect on the Legal Profession’s Past, Present, and Future
Introduction On February 10, 2025, a historic discussion took place among Black judges who grew up during the era of…