Law Schools Embrace Artificial Intelligence Education to Meet Growing Demand
Introduction to AI in Legal Education As the artificial intelligence (AI) industry continues to flourish, many law schools are incorporating…
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Columbia Law School Appoints New Dean
Introduction Columbia University has announced the appointment of Daniel Abebe, a University of Chicago law professor, as the new dean…
Oregon’s Alternative Pathway to the Bar Gains Popularity
Oregon's innovative Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination (SPPE) is quickly becoming a favored route for law graduates aiming to join the…
Expansion of JD-Next Admissions Program
The American Bar Association (ABA) has recently granted permission to five additional law schools to utilize the alternative admissions program,…
Yale Law Study Highlights Key Factors for Law Firm Selection
Culture Dominates Yale Law Students' Preferences in Law Firm Selection Culture is the most significant factor for Yale Law School…
UC Berkeley Seeks Dismissal of Antisemitism Lawsuit for Second Time
Introduction The University of California at Berkeley has once again requested a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging campus…
The Shifting Influence of U.S. News Law School Rankings
Historically, the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings were crucial for law schools' reputations and student enrollments. According…
Attorneys General Urge ABA to Revise Diversity Standards in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling
Attorneys general from 21 states are pressing the American Bar Association (ABA) to modify its diversity standards for law school…
Georgetown Law Embraces STEM Majors
Summary of the Article Georgetown Law admissions dean Andy Cornblatt is particularly enthusiastic about applications from students with STEM (science,…
Illinois to Adopt NextGen Bar Exam in 2028
Major Milestone in Legal Licensing Illinois has announced its decision to switch to the NextGen Bar Exam in 2028, becoming…
ABA Council Examines Standards for Online Law Schools Accreditation
The American Bar Association's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar recently convened in Chicago on May 17,…
Law Schools to Gain Insight into Applicants’ Educational and Economic Backgrounds
Introduction Law schools may soon have access to more detailed information about the educational and economic challenges faced by applicants…