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Supporting New Mothers In Law School: A Call For Compassion

New mothers in law school face intense pressure balancing academics and parenting, often feeling unsupported and guilty.

Got Good Grades? You Might Not Even Have To Bother With The LSAT Anymore!

The ABA is allowing law schools to apply to bypass the LSAT requirement for up to 100% of their incoming classes.
from Above the Law
2 weeks ago

Back To Law (Practice) School: The Essential Skills You Didn't Learn In Law School

Law school lacks practical business training for lawyers, particularly those managing their own firms.
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The Law Schools Where Starting Salaries For Graduates Exceed Their Student Debt

Law students are facing significant debt, often with unrealistic salary expectations from their future careers.
Choosing the right law school with a favorable debt-salary ratio is essential to ensure financial stability post-graduation.

Many Law School Applicants Should Consider Careers In Finance

Attending law school should be based on genuine interest in law, not just for financial reasons or lack of direction.

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.

The Law Schools Where Starting Salaries For Graduates Exceed Their Student Debt

Law students are facing significant debt, often with unrealistic salary expectations from their future careers.
Choosing the right law school with a favorable debt-salary ratio is essential to ensure financial stability post-graduation.

Many Law School Applicants Should Consider Careers In Finance

Attending law school should be based on genuine interest in law, not just for financial reasons or lack of direction.

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.
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I landed a job with a 'magic circle' law firm but still went all out to get an internship at a US bank. It was the best use of my last summer in college - here's why.

Adrian Teh shifted from law to investment banking, realizing his true interest in finance after securing offers from both a law firm and a bank.

Morning Docket: 10.21.24

A former Biglaw partner's imprisonment underscores serious ethical issues in the legal profession.
FTC's merger rules reveal internal struggles within the agency over regulatory strategies.

Law Student To Lead Helicopter Flyover At Big SEC Football Game

Kyle Wise exemplifies dedication by balancing law school obligations with his responsibilities as a commander in the National Guard.

Penn Law prof gets half-pay suspension for 'discriminatory and disparaging statements'

Professor Amy Wax suspended for discriminatory statements at Penn Law, highlighting tensions between academic freedom and social accountability.
from Above the Law
2 months ago

Criminal Law Professors Help Exonerate Falsely Convicted Man

Cheryl Wattley's work in exonerating a falsely convicted man exemplifies the critical intersection of law education and social justice advocacy.
#kamala-harris

Kamala Harris's Law School Hopes Her Presidential Campaign Will Boost Applications

UC Law SF sees increase in applications due to Kamala Harris's success.

Kamala Harris Could Be The Second Lawyer-President Without A T-14 Law Degree

Kamala Harris would be the first woman and multiracial woman to serve as U.S. president, challenging traditional legal education statuses.

Kamala Harris's Law School Hopes Her Presidential Campaign Will Boost Applications

UC Law SF sees increase in applications due to Kamala Harris's success.

Kamala Harris Could Be The Second Lawyer-President Without A T-14 Law Degree

Kamala Harris would be the first woman and multiracial woman to serve as U.S. president, challenging traditional legal education statuses.
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Recent Law School Grad Taking On The Olympic Games

Balance in law school and athletics can be achieved through location, culture, and support network.

The Law Schools With The Best Professors (2024)

Consider the quality of professors when choosing a law school, according to Princeton Review rankings.
#inspiration

From Inmate To Law Student And Beyond

Discover Jonas's inspiring journey from incarceration to excelling in law school, advocating for civil rights.

Utah Law School Graduate Walks Stage A Little Later Than Expected

Graduation ceremonies hold meaningful celebrations beyond diplomas.

From Inmate To Law Student And Beyond

Discover Jonas's inspiring journey from incarceration to excelling in law school, advocating for civil rights.

Utah Law School Graduate Walks Stage A Little Later Than Expected

Graduation ceremonies hold meaningful celebrations beyond diplomas.
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from Above the Law
3 months ago

3 Plead Guilty To Law School Embezzlement Scheme

Law school employees guilty of $1.3M fraud scheme, exploiting their positions for personal gain.

The Law Schools That Give Students The Best Classroom Experience (2024)

Choosing a law school with an excellent learning experience is crucial.
#legal-profession

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.

Loathing This Supreme Court Is A Bad Reason To Go To Law School For Individuals But Great For The Profession

Dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court is motivating law students to attend law school.

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.

Loathing This Supreme Court Is A Bad Reason To Go To Law School For Individuals But Great For The Profession

Dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court is motivating law students to attend law school.
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T14 Law School Raises The Bar For Assistance With Public Interest Loan Repayment

Some law schools are enhancing loan repayment programs to support graduates pursuing public interest careers.

Business School And Law School Should Not Be Compared

MBA and law school are fundamentally different and should not be compared.

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.
#networking

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.

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

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.

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
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#legal-education

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.
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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.

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.

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.

Public Interest Work Is Looking Better And Better

About 30% of law students intend to work in public service after graduation.

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.

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

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
#talia-scott

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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

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.

Kim Kardashian Returns To Studying Law, And 'Can't Deal' With Hearsay Exceptions

Kim Kardashian is resuming her legal studies, expressing frustration with hearsay exceptions in law school.

This Student Is Splitting His Time Between Studying For Law School And Driving For NASCAR

Stephen Mallozzi, a student at Temple Law balancing a NASCAR career, aspires to become a sports agent post-graduation.

Boutique Firm Invests In Law Students And Veterans

Law school clinic for veterans to assist in receiving military benefits after denials.

Stanford Law Review Write-On Competition Hit With Cheating Scandal

Law review competitions can be intense, leading to pressure, allegations of cheating, and controversies surrounding fair evaluations.
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