Support Grows for New ABA Standard on Academic Freedom
The Strategic Review Committee of the ABA's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has unveiled a new…
Law Students
Judge Clarence Cuthpert Jr. Leads Ethics and Professionalism Program at University of Georgia Law School
Judge Clarence Cuthpert Jr. has been appointed as a group leader at the University of Georgia Law School, spearheading an…
Loyola Law School’s Curriculum Under Scrutiny for Advocacy-Oriented Courses
Loyola Law School, a prominent Catholic institution in California, has come under scrutiny for its upcoming fall 2023 semester courses…
Penn State Law Schools Set to Reunite as Singular Accredited Institution
Penn State University has announced its intention to merge its two separately accredited law schools into a unified entity, taking…
Biden Administration Encourages College Diversity Efforts Following Supreme Court Ruling
In response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that ended affirmative action in college admissions, the Biden administration has…
Proposed Free Speech Rule for Law Schools Under Consideration by ABA
The American Bar Association (ABA) is on the verge of introducing a new requirement that could mandate law schools to…
Law School Admission Test Faces Technical Issues During Remote Administration
Thousands of law school hopefuls faced significant challenges while attempting to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) remotely due…
Alleged Discrimination against Conservative Students in Top Law Reviews Sparks Concerns
Allegations of a lack of representation for conservative students within the mastheads of prestigious law reviews at three prominent American…
LSAT Test-Takers Favor Remote Format, Reflecting Shifting Preferences
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is witnessing a significant shift in the preferences of aspiring lawyers, with more than…
ABA Recommends Academic Credit or Compensation for Student Editors in Law Reviews
The American Bar Association (ABA) has recommended that law schools provide academic credit or pay to students who take on…
American Bar Association Calls for Diverse Hiring Approach in Law Firms Beyond Grades and Class Rank
The American Bar Association (ABA) has underscored the need for law firms to reassess their hiring criteria. The ABA's House…
US Court Blocks Implementation of Biden Administration’s Student Debt Relief Rule Pending Appeal
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted the Biden administration's efforts to implement a key component of its student debt…