Virginia and South Dakota Join Move to NextGen Bar Exam
Virginia and South Dakota have announced their transition to the revamped NextGen bar exam, set to launch in July 2026.…
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The Hidden Struggle: Alcohol Addiction in the Legal Profession
The legal profession is notorious for its high-stress environment, demanding work hours, and competitive culture. While these factors drive many…
Legal Professionals Acknowledge Importance of Well-Being but Struggle to Engage with Available Resources
Introduction A recent report from Bloomberg Law highlights a significant gap between the availability of well-being education and its utilization…
California Supreme Court Rejects Alternative to Bar Exam
The Bar Exam Remains the Sole Pathway for New Lawyers in California In a ruling on Thursday, the California Supreme…
ABA Revises Judicial Clerkship Program Description Amid Controversy
The American Bar Association (ABA) has made adjustments to the description of its Judicial Clerkship Program following criticism from a…
ABA’s Proposed Diversity Standard Changes Face Opposition from Legal Education Groups
Recent changes proposed by the American Bar Association (ABA) to its diversity and inclusion standards for law schools have sparked…
Increasing Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Education
Law schools across the United States are increasingly embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into their curricula, signaling a significant shift in…
Encouraging Legal Professionals to Disconnect: ABA’s Proposal
The American Bar Association (ABA) is urging legal employers to support their employees in fully disconnecting from work for at…
The Debate Over Summer Associate Work Hours
Introduction In the legal industry, a recent discussion has sparked controversy regarding the expectations placed on summer associates. The question…
Arizona’s Innovative Program for Bar Exam Near-Pass Graduates
Arizona is launching a groundbreaking initiative to address the shortage of lawyers in rural areas and improve access to justice…
AI’s Expanding Role in Law Schools and Legal Profession
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a significant force in law schools and the legal profession. At the ABA Techshow…
Big Law Firms Integrate Generative AI Training for Summer Associates
As generative AI technology continues to revolutionize the legal profession, prominent law firms like K&L Gates, Dechert, and Orrick Herrington…