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5 Ohio Law Schools Drop Their Diversity Scholarships And Programs

Ohio's education system faces scrutiny for allowing Nazi ideologies in homeschooling while removing race-based support from law schools.
#originalism

Pocket Watching Trump Judge Wants To Control Law School Donations

Judges are increasingly imposing ideological preferences on law schools regarding curricula and faculty diversity under the guise of promoting Originalism.

Don't give money to law schools unless they teach originalism, conservative federal appeals judge says

Conservatives should withhold donations to law schools that don't teach originalism, argues Judge Thapar.

Pocket Watching Trump Judge Wants To Control Law School Donations

Judges are increasingly imposing ideological preferences on law schools regarding curricula and faculty diversity under the guise of promoting Originalism.

Don't give money to law schools unless they teach originalism, conservative federal appeals judge says

Conservatives should withhold donations to law schools that don't teach originalism, argues Judge Thapar.
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#supreme-court

Morning Docket: 12.14.23

Supreme Court considering curtailing obstruction charges in January 6 cases
Affirmative action ruling causing law schools to abandon admissions tests
Legal tech requires collaboration between lawyers and engineers

This Law School Is Getting A Lot Of Supreme Experience

Top law school clinics currently have three Supreme Court cases this term addressing major laws.
The cases involve Title VII, ERISA, and the Prison Litigation Reform Act.

Morning Docket: 12.14.23

Supreme Court considering curtailing obstruction charges in January 6 cases
Affirmative action ruling causing law schools to abandon admissions tests
Legal tech requires collaboration between lawyers and engineers

This Law School Is Getting A Lot Of Supreme Experience

Top law school clinics currently have three Supreme Court cases this term addressing major laws.
The cases involve Title VII, ERISA, and the Prison Litigation Reform Act.
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#rankings

The Law Schools That Provide The 'Most Value' For Students (2024)

The National Jurist ranks law schools based on student value, focusing on affordability, employment rates, and bar passage rather than prestige.

The Law Schools That Are The Toughest To Get Into (2024)

Law school worth measured by selectivity, not just employment stats.

The Law Schools That Are The Best For State Clerkships (2024)

Law students can secure valuable state clerkship positions even if they miss out on federal judge opportunities.

The Law Schools That Provide The 'Most Value' For Students (2024)

The National Jurist ranks law schools based on student value, focusing on affordability, employment rates, and bar passage rather than prestige.

The Law Schools That Are The Toughest To Get Into (2024)

Law school worth measured by selectivity, not just employment stats.

The Law Schools That Are The Best For State Clerkships (2024)

Law students can secure valuable state clerkship positions even if they miss out on federal judge opportunities.
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#enrollment

Women Love To Go To Law School Here

The state with the highest percentage of women enrolled in law schools is revealed in the article.
Approximately 65 percent of law school students in this state identify as women.

Women Love To Go To Law School Here

The state with the highest percentage of women enrolled in law schools is revealed in the article.
Approximately 65 percent of law school students in this state identify as women.

Law Schools ABA 509 Disclosure Reports 2018 (Stats + Graphs) - Associate's Mind

Law school enrollment has significantly decreased since 2011, with some schools facing over 90% drops in matriculants.

Law Schools ABA 509 Disclosure Reports 2018 (Stats + Graphs) - Associate's Mind

Law school enrollment has significantly decreased since 2011, with some schools facing over 90% drops in matriculants.

Women Love To Go To Law School Here

The state with the highest percentage of women enrolled in law schools is revealed in the article.
Approximately 65 percent of law school students in this state identify as women.

Women Love To Go To Law School Here

The state with the highest percentage of women enrolled in law schools is revealed in the article.
Approximately 65 percent of law school students in this state identify as women.

Law Schools ABA 509 Disclosure Reports 2018 (Stats + Graphs) - Associate's Mind

Law school enrollment has significantly decreased since 2011, with some schools facing over 90% drops in matriculants.

Law Schools ABA 509 Disclosure Reports 2018 (Stats + Graphs) - Associate's Mind

Law school enrollment has significantly decreased since 2011, with some schools facing over 90% drops in matriculants.
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#bar-exam

Tests into and out of law schools-what's changing and why

The LSAT faces competition and dramatic changes in legal assessments are on the horizon.

The Law Schools With The Highest Bar Exam Pass Rates (2023)

Ten of the top 15 law schools with the highest 2023 bar pass rates are in the T-14 ranking.
Pass rate for first-time test takers increased to 79.18% in 2023, up from 78% in 2022.

Tests into and out of law schools-what's changing and why

The LSAT faces competition and dramatic changes in legal assessments are on the horizon.

The Law Schools With The Highest Bar Exam Pass Rates (2023)

Ten of the top 15 law schools with the highest 2023 bar pass rates are in the T-14 ranking.
Pass rate for first-time test takers increased to 79.18% in 2023, up from 78% in 2022.
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The Best Law Schools For Nontraditional Students (2024)

Consider law schools where older students are embraced. Princeton Review ranks schools by average age of students for nontraditional applicants.
#federal-clerkships

The Law Schools That Are The Best For Federal Clerkships (2024)

Prestigious law schools ranked for federal clerkships.

The Law Schools Where The Most Graduates Got Federal Clerkships (2023)

Law school graduates seeking prestigious career paths should aim for elite federal clerkships.

The Law Schools That Are The Best For Federal Clerkships (2024)

Prestigious law schools ranked for federal clerkships.

The Law Schools Where The Most Graduates Got Federal Clerkships (2023)

Law school graduates seeking prestigious career paths should aim for elite federal clerkships.
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#diversity

The Best Law Schools For Minority Students (2024)

Minority students find inspiration in law, with key figures like Kamala Harris and Ketanji Brown Jackson paving the way.

Suit Alleges Anti-White Bias In Tax Law Hiring Despite Virtually All Tax Lawyers Being White

Campaigns manufacturing outrage targeting law schools are increasing, with lawsuits alleging discrimination against white applicants, but many complaints lack merit upon inspection.

Who Needs The LSAT Anyway? - See Also

More law schools will start accepting the JD-Next program
Minority applications to law schools are increasing

Who Needs The LSAT Anyway? - See Also

More law schools will start accepting the JD-Next program
Minority applications to law schools are increasing

ABA Committee Decides To Diversify Diversity. It Should Come With A Clear Reason For Why That's Important.

Expanding understanding of diversity beyond race and gender
Challenges in translating theoretical diversity ideals into practical implementation

The Best Law Schools For Diversity (2023)

Law schools increasing diversity among students and faculty post-affirmative action ban. National Jurist's preLaw magazine releases Best Law Schools for Diversity ranking based on specific criteria.

The Best Law Schools For Minority Students (2024)

Minority students find inspiration in law, with key figures like Kamala Harris and Ketanji Brown Jackson paving the way.

Suit Alleges Anti-White Bias In Tax Law Hiring Despite Virtually All Tax Lawyers Being White

Campaigns manufacturing outrage targeting law schools are increasing, with lawsuits alleging discrimination against white applicants, but many complaints lack merit upon inspection.

Who Needs The LSAT Anyway? - See Also

More law schools will start accepting the JD-Next program
Minority applications to law schools are increasing

Who Needs The LSAT Anyway? - See Also

More law schools will start accepting the JD-Next program
Minority applications to law schools are increasing

ABA Committee Decides To Diversify Diversity. It Should Come With A Clear Reason For Why That's Important.

Expanding understanding of diversity beyond race and gender
Challenges in translating theoretical diversity ideals into practical implementation

The Best Law Schools For Diversity (2023)

Law schools increasing diversity among students and faculty post-affirmative action ban. National Jurist's preLaw magazine releases Best Law Schools for Diversity ranking based on specific criteria.
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#legal-profession

AI goes to law school

ChatGPT and GPT-4, AI models developed by OpenAI, have passed several legal exams, including the Multistate Bar Examination and the Multistate Professionals Exam.
Law schools must adapt to the presence of AI by incorporating it into their curriculum and understanding its limitations and risks in the practice of law.

AI goes to law school

ChatGPT and GPT-4, AI models developed by OpenAI, have passed several legal exams, including the Multistate Bar Examination and the Multistate Professionals Exam.
Law schools must adapt to the presence of AI by incorporating it into their curriculum and understanding its limitations and risks in the practice of law.

Law Schools Are Preparing For AI's Takeover Of The Legal Profession

Successful lawyers will increasingly require AI skills.

Cheat Code: How Will AI Affect Legal Research & Writing?

Legal research and writing have evolved from traditional methods to online platforms and now include AI technology.
Ross Guberman discusses the impact of AI on legal research, writing, grading in law schools, and judge's reactions.

The Most Selective Law Schools in the US, Ranked

Demand for lawyers is growing rapidly, with a projected 8% employment increase between 2022 and 2032.

The Biglaw Recruitment Process Is Worse For Everyone

The legal profession's early recruitment process is advancing, with law schools now accepting direct job applications from 1L students as early as April, aiming to secure the best talent ahead of traditional on-campus interviews.

AI goes to law school

ChatGPT and GPT-4, AI models developed by OpenAI, have passed several legal exams, including the Multistate Bar Examination and the Multistate Professionals Exam.
Law schools must adapt to the presence of AI by incorporating it into their curriculum and understanding its limitations and risks in the practice of law.

AI goes to law school

ChatGPT and GPT-4, AI models developed by OpenAI, have passed several legal exams, including the Multistate Bar Examination and the Multistate Professionals Exam.
Law schools must adapt to the presence of AI by incorporating it into their curriculum and understanding its limitations and risks in the practice of law.

Law Schools Are Preparing For AI's Takeover Of The Legal Profession

Successful lawyers will increasingly require AI skills.

Cheat Code: How Will AI Affect Legal Research & Writing?

Legal research and writing have evolved from traditional methods to online platforms and now include AI technology.
Ross Guberman discusses the impact of AI on legal research, writing, grading in law schools, and judge's reactions.

The Most Selective Law Schools in the US, Ranked

Demand for lawyers is growing rapidly, with a projected 8% employment increase between 2022 and 2032.

The Biglaw Recruitment Process Is Worse For Everyone

The legal profession's early recruitment process is advancing, with law schools now accepting direct job applications from 1L students as early as April, aiming to secure the best talent ahead of traditional on-campus interviews.
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Best Team In Baseball Wants Rid Of Worst Justice On Supreme Court - See Also

Phillies fans frustrated by a fan's behavior affecting team standings and legal issues at law schools with test administration and graduation problems.

The Best Law Schools In The World (2024)

Harvard Law School still holds the top spot in the global rankings, with many other American law schools in the top 100.
#graduate-employment

The Top Law Schools For Getting Jobs At Top Biglaw Firms

Top 10 law schools for Biglaw employment in 2023.

The Top Law Schools For Government And Public Interest Work

Some law schools excel at sending graduates into government and public interest jobs.

The Top Law Schools For Getting Jobs (2023)

Top law schools for employment based on Class of 2023 data, with UVA leading again.

The Top Law Schools For Getting Jobs At Top Biglaw Firms

Top 10 law schools for Biglaw employment in 2023.

The Top Law Schools For Government And Public Interest Work

Some law schools excel at sending graduates into government and public interest jobs.

The Top Law Schools For Getting Jobs (2023)

Top law schools for employment based on Class of 2023 data, with UVA leading again.
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And Then There Was One: Penultimate For-Profit Law School Changes Its Ways

Nonprofit law schools reinvest revenue into institutions.

The Best Law Schools For Getting A Biglaw Job (2024)

Law.com ranks go-to law schools for Biglaw jobs based on associate positions at large firms.
Northwestern breaks Columbia's 10-year reign in the go-to law schools ranking.

You Won't Believe Which Law School Has The Lowest Bar Passage Rate (Psst... You Totally Will!)

Top law schools don't always align with top bar passage rates.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School had the lowest bar passage rate among ABA-accredited law schools in 2021.

The Best Law Schools For Practical Training (2024)

Law schools need to focus more on teaching practical skills like 'How to be a lawyer'.
National Jurist's preLaw Magazine ranks law schools based on practical training opportunities.

As ABA gathers more information on JD-Next, law schools still have to obtain variances to use test

Law schools must seek variances to use JD-Next exam for admissions.
More data needed to determine JD-Next exam's validity and reliability.
#princeton-review

The Law Schools With The Most Conservative And Liberal Students (2024)

Law schools are seeing increased interest due to political division, with students choosing schools aligned with their political ideologies.

The Best Online Law School Programs (2024)

Law schools embracing online JD programs for flexibility and diversity.
Princeton Review offers early insights on Best Online JD Programs for 2024.

The Law Schools With The Most Conservative And Liberal Students (2024)

Law schools are seeing increased interest due to political division, with students choosing schools aligned with their political ideologies.

The Best Online Law School Programs (2024)

Law schools embracing online JD programs for flexibility and diversity.
Princeton Review offers early insights on Best Online JD Programs for 2024.
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Will OCI Disappear At Law Schools Thanks To Biglaw's 'Precruiting'?

Law schools are changing the timing of their recruitment activities, with some conducting interviews earlier in the cycle.

Top Law Schools Change The Dates Of Their Virtual Interview Programs

Yale and Stanford are moving their virtual recruiting programs to June to lighten their students' workload and increase their chances of finding employment.
By moving OCI earlier, the schools hope to minimize the impact of the 2L job search on students' 1L summer job.

Donald Trump's Lawyer Keeps Botching Basic Trial Procedure - Don't Grow Up To Be Alina

Law schools struggle to create 'practice ready' lawyers
Firms need to get creative in building the future of legal training
Great article from IAPP @PrivacyPros about the new GW Center for Law & Technology. Has an interview with me about the evolution of my privacy law class and the growth of the field as well as the exciting new things we’re doing at @GWlaw : https://t.co/VNMrG7MLmZ

GW Law's new Center for Law and Technology offers 'robust' privacy program

Privacy education has seen remarkable growth over the years, with increased demand for comprehensive privacy curricula in law schools.
GW Law's new Center for Law and Technology offers courses and concentrations in intellectual property law and privacy and technology law.
Great article from IAPP about the new GW Center for Law & Technology. Has an interview with me about the evolution of my privacy law class and the growth of the field as well as the exciting new things we’re doing at @gwlaw -- https://t.co/VNMrG7MLmZ

GW Law's new Center for Law and Technology offers 'robust' privacy program

Privacy education has seen remarkable growth over the years, with increased demand for comprehensive privacy curricula in law schools.
GW Law's new Center for Law and Technology offers courses and concentrations in intellectual property law and privacy and technology law.
#privacy-education

GW Law's new Center for Law and Technology offers 'robust' privacy program

Privacy education has seen remarkable growth over the years, with increased demand for comprehensive privacy curricula in law schools.
GW Law's new Center for Law and Technology offers courses and concentrations in intellectual property law and privacy and technology law.

GW Law's new Center for Law and Technology offers 'robust' privacy program

Privacy education has seen remarkable growth over the years, with increased demand for comprehensive privacy curricula in law schools.
GW Law's new Center for Law and Technology offers courses and concentrations in intellectual property law and privacy and technology law.

GW Law's new Center for Law and Technology offers 'robust' privacy program

Privacy education has seen remarkable growth over the years, with increased demand for comprehensive privacy curricula in law schools.
GW Law's new Center for Law and Technology offers courses and concentrations in intellectual property law and privacy and technology law.

GW Law's new Center for Law and Technology offers 'robust' privacy program

Privacy education has seen remarkable growth over the years, with increased demand for comprehensive privacy curricula in law schools.
GW Law's new Center for Law and Technology offers courses and concentrations in intellectual property law and privacy and technology law.
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GW Law's new Center for Law and Technology offers 'robust' privacy program

Privacy education has seen remarkable growth over the years, with increased demand for comprehensive privacy curricula in law schools.
GW Law's new Center for Law and Technology offers courses and concentrations in intellectual property law and privacy and technology law.

Across Biglaw Firms, The Future Really Is Female

In 2023, more women were employed as associates at U.S. law firms than men, marking the first time women outnumbered men.
The demographics of law firms reflect the changing demographics of law schools, where women have outnumbered men for the past 8 years.

Women Love To Go To Law School Here

The state with the highest percentage of women enrolled in law schools is revealed in the article.
Approximately 65 percent of law school students in this state identify as women.
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AI goes to law school

ChatGPT and GPT-4, AI models developed by OpenAI, have passed several legal exams, including the Multistate Bar Examination and the Multistate Professionals Exam.
Law schools must adapt to the presence of AI by incorporating it into their curriculum and understanding its limitations and risks in the practice of law.

Who Needs The LSAT Anyway? - See Also

More law schools will start accepting the JD-Next program
Minority applications to law schools are increasing

Morning Docket: 12.11.23

Donald Trump refuses to testify, showing he can listen to counsel
Texas Supreme Court issues stay on emergency abortion procedure
Law schools plan to implement the JD-Next admissions exam
California admits youngest lawyer
Legal battle over TikTok ethics charges in the Murdaugh case

Law Schools With The Most Competitive Students v. Law Schools With The Best Quality Of Life (2024)

Elite law schools are not listed for having the most competitive students, showing a different perspective on school environment.

Recent Reports of Law Schools' AI Adoption Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Law schools are adapting to AI with dedicated courses, but the actual number currently offering such programs is much lower than initially implied.

Biglaw Firms Ranked On How Much Their Work Contributes To Climate Change (2024)

Students face moral dilemma between prestige and climate accountability in Biglaw firms.

You were probably not taught to market yourself; now what?

Law schools lack updated self-branding coursework, lawyers need self-marketing skills for career advancement.

And Then There Were 57: 5 More Schools Accept JD-Next

More law schools are accepting alternatives to the LSAT like JD-Next, providing applicants with additional options for admissions.
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