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ABA Endorses Alternative Attorney Licensing Pathways

A Historic Shift in ABA Policy The American Bar Association (ABA) has endorsed new attorney licensing pathways that do not…

California Bar Considers Cutting Ties with NCBE Amid Financial Struggles

Financial Pressures Prompt Change The State Bar of California, facing significant financial challenges, had been poised to decide on a…

Cornell Law School Sets New Standard for Public Interest Loan Assistance

Cornell Law School will implement a groundbreaking expansion of its Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) starting in June, providing full…

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…

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…

Jacksonville’s Legal Landscape

Jacksonville, Florida, the largest city in the continental US, faces a growing need for legal professionals to meet the demands…

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…

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…

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…

Signs of Decline in Influence

After years of dominating the legal education landscape, U.S. News' law school rankings are showing signs of waning influence, marked…

2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Law Schools Rankings Unveiled

The much-anticipated 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Law Schools rankings have been released, showcasing a landscape peppered with…

Proposal Sparks Debate Over Accreditation of Online Law Schools

A recent proposal put forth by the American Bar Association (ABA) to accredit fully online law schools has ignited a…