Unlocking Minds: Father and Son Graduate from Law School Together
David Lawson, aged 75, and his son Shannon, aged 49, have defied the norm of retirement boredom by graduating from…
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Exploring Bar Exam Alternatives: ABA Legal Ed Council Considers Policy Statement
The ABA Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar is set to discuss a draft…
Big Law’s Rush for Summer Associates
The accelerated recruiting process in Big Law is creating challenges for diverse students, putting pressure on them to make career-defining…
Improved Bar Passage Rates in States with Lowered Cut Scores
Several states that reduced the minimum passing score for the bar exam in 2023 saw improvements in their February 2024…
ABA Legal Ed Section Unveils Slate for 2024-2025 Term
The ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has revealed its council slate for the upcoming 2024-2025…
Campus Protests Disrupt Columbia Law’s Final Exams
Columbia Law School faced upheaval as it postponed all final exams slated for Wednesday amid ongoing unrest sparked by pro-Palestinian…
Call for Practical Legal Skills in Law Schools
A recent study sheds light on the perspectives of junior associates regarding the preparedness provided by law schools for the…
Increased Demand Leads to Additional LSAT Test Date
Due to a surge in interest, an extra testing day has been added to the June administration of the Law…
Positive Trends in Law Graduate Employment
Recent data from the American Bar Association (ABA) reveals encouraging news for law school graduates, indicating that more graduates from…
U-M Law Student Awarded Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship
Rana Thabata, a law student at the University of Michigan, has been granted the prestigious Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship…
Federal Appeals Court Supports Transgender School Athlete in West Virginia Ban Case
Legal Victory for Transgender Rights In a significant legal victory, a federal appeals court ruled in favor of a transgender…
Preparing for the NextGen Bar Exam: Law Schools Adapt Curricula
As the NextGen bar exam looms on the horizon, law schools across the United States are reassessing their curricula to…