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Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Law School Didn't Prepare You For Firm Life? You Aren't The Only One

Nearly half of law firm associates feel law school did not adequately prepare them for practice. [ more ]
ABA Journal
2 months ago
Education

Newer law school in Florida gets provisional accreditation from the ABA

Provisional accreditation granted to new law school in Florida by ABA
Founding law dean emphasizes the importance of provisional accreditation [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Is Kim Kardashian Giving Up On Her Dream Of Becoming A Lawyer?

Kim Kardashian's journey to become a lawyer has seen setbacks and struggles, highlighting the challenges of the legal education process.
She has reportedly put her legal studies on hold due to the demanding nature of balancing law school with her other commitments. [ more ]
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Above the Law
1 day ago
Law

Law Graduates Share Hard-Earned Father/Son Achievement

Father and son graduating together from law school at Texas A&M University, showing shared qualities and support throughout the program. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

With Depression Running Rampant, It's Time For Law Schools To Step Up When It Comes To Student Mental Health

Mental health challenges in the legal profession are pervasive and must be acknowledged for effective solutions.
There is a significant increase in depression rates among law students, leading to serious mental health issues post-graduation. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

The Law School On *Both* Sides Of The Supreme Court

Professors from top law school face off in NRA v. Vullo case
They have never been on opposing sides before. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Prospective Law Students Want A Law School That Matches Their Politics

58% of prospective law students find it important to attend a law school where their fellow students share the same political/social views.
Some students value diversity and the opportunity to learn from different ideologies, while others prioritize feeling comfortable expressing their own opinions without backlash.
Politics is playing an increased role in law school decisions, but it is not the only factor. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
Education

People Should Stop Using Law School Email Accounts Years After Graduating

Law school email addresses can be valuable during and shortly after graduation for networking, but using them long after can come across as pretentious. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Education

At Berkeley, a protest at a dean's home tests the limits of free speech

The incident at Berkeley's law school involving pro-Palestinian students disrupting a dinner party at the dean's home highlights the complex nature of free speech rights in private settings. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Education

Public Interest Work Is Looking Better And Better

About 30% of law students intend to work in public service after graduation. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Education

A Florida Law School Is Teaching Its First Class Of Bar Takers

Provisional accreditation is crucial for law schools
Future accreditation depends on student bar passage rates [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Education

Students Should DEFINITELY Turn Down Better Schools To Attend ASSLaw... Be Our Guest!

Clanton's success attributed to personal connections
Maximizing law school opportunities for career building [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Education

Law Students Don't Think Ethics Professor Did The Right Thing After Bumbling Grading For 80% Of Class

Grading error at a law school affects students, leading to complaints
Students express frustration over lack of explanation and call for more standardized grading policies [ more ]
ABA Journal
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden recalls time he bluffed knowledge of torts case and why he changed his mind about civil-trial work

Biden recalls standing out in a torts class despite not taking law school seriously.
Biden changed his mind about civil-trial work after handling a case involving contributory negligence. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

If You Needed A Sign Biden Was Delusional, Look No Further

The story about Biden receiving a standing ovation in law school for unprepared remarks is being called into question.
Nostalgia may lead to distorted memories, and social media can quickly debunk such inaccurate recollections. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

How a Law School Student at N.Y.U. Spends Her Sundays

Talia Scott is a dual-degree graduate student at NYU, attending both its business and law schools.
Scott founded the Legally BLK Fund, a nonprofit that helps Black women with fees for law school and provides access to consulting services and mentorships. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

How a Law School Student at N.Y.U. Spends Her Sundays

Talia Scott is a dual-degree graduate student at NYU's business and law schools.
She founded a nonprofit called the Legally BLK Fund to support Black women in law school. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Education

Is It Still Worth Going To Law School? Most Law Students Don't Think So.

Almost half of all law school students have debt from their undergraduate education and less than half say law school was worth it.
Lawyer salaries are highly variable, with only a small percentage making Biglaw money. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Education

This Law School's Faculty Is Doing Something Right

The law school with the highest percentage of female faculty
65.2 percent of faculty at this law school identify as women [ more ]
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