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fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 08.14.25 - Above the Law

Law students' choice of organizations is criticized as a means of compensating for poor academic performance.
Bad judges persist in their incompetence without significant consequences.
The financial stakes in legal discussions are increasingly substantial.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Law grad goes into cardiac arrest during NY bar exam - and test goes on uninterrupted: reports

A Fordham Law graduate experienced a cardiac arrest during the bar exam, yet students were required to continue despite the emergency.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Creating Judicial Accountability Where Before There Was None - Above the Law

Legal Accountability Project's Clerkships Database provides aspiring law clerks with essential, transparent information about judges based on anonymous clerk reviews.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Number Of People Who Passed California's February Bar Exam Has Grown By The Hundreds - Above the Law

Taking California's February 2025 bar exam sucked so bad that anyone who sat through it should be able to add 'Experimental Vacuum Test Subject' to their resume.
California
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Summer Associates Rate Their 'Dream' Biglaw Firms (2025) - Above the Law

Summer associates prioritize job security and mentorship while anxiety about no-offers shows signs of improvement compared to last year.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Law Student Uses ChatGPT To Write Children's Book On Peace Negotiations - Above the Law

Law students can use creative methods, like children's books, to contribute to peacebuilding efforts.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Susman Godfrey Thumbs Nose At The War On DEI - Above the Law

"In its fifth year, the Susman Godfrey Prize continues to champion law students of color who embody values of integrity, leadership, and academic excellence." - Kalpana Srinivasan
Social justice
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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Over A Thousand Law Students Sign Amicus Brief Rallying Behind Susman Godfrey - Above the Law

Law students across the U.S. are actively supporting rule of law over compliance with potentially unconstitutional actions, signaling future implications for legal profession choices.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Law Students Signing Pledge To Refuse Offers From Collaborating Biglaw Firms - Above the Law

Law students are putting pressure on firms to align with ethical standards, refusing to accept roles at firms that compromise their integrity in response to administration demands.
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