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Republicans Say ABA's Diversity Revision Doesn't Go Far Enough

The ABA faces challenges in promoting diversity amid legal threats from Republican state attorneys general post SFFA v. Harvard ruling.

The Disappointing 'Cascade Effect' A Lack Of Diversity Could Have On The Legal Profession

Decline in student diversity in elite law schools threatens future diversity in the legal profession.

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.

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.

Republicans Say ABA's Diversity Revision Doesn't Go Far Enough

The ABA faces challenges in promoting diversity amid legal threats from Republican state attorneys general post SFFA v. Harvard ruling.

The Disappointing 'Cascade Effect' A Lack Of Diversity Could Have On The Legal Profession

Decline in student diversity in elite law schools threatens future diversity in the legal profession.

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.

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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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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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.
#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

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.

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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#legal-profession

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.

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.

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.
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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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