Dale Margolin Cecka emphasizes the importance of law school clinics in preparing future lawyers for challenges in family law and domestic violence advocacy.
Biglaw Firm Sets The Record Straight On Layoffs - See Also
Goodwin is clarifying layoff rumors amidst discussions on social platforms.
Harvard law students face backlash over a study group that resembles a protest.
Simon Mullings obituary
Simon Spike Mullings was a self-taught housing law expert and advocate for tenant rights, significantly impacting legal aid and housing law during his career.
An Analysis Of The California Supreme Court's Decision To Reject A Proposal That Would Let Law Students Avoid Taking The Bar Examination
California Supreme Court rejected the Portfolio Bar Examination, stating it does not meet legal requirements for bar admission.
'Cheat Code to Life': Jailhouse lawyers help incarcerated peopleand themselves, too
Jailhouse lawyers empower inmates through legal knowledge, transforming lives and advocating for justice within the prison system.
Hate crime is the subject of a community meeting
Community education on hate crimes vs. hate incidents
Importance of reporting and available resources for victims
Event features local leaders and law enforcement for public engagement
California Holds On Tight To Its Notoriously Difficult Bar Exam
California Supreme Court rejected the Portfolio Bar Exam alternative due to ethical and practical concerns regarding fairness and competence measurement.
California Bar Takes Steps To Continue With Its Bar Replacement
California Bar's shift to a proprietary exam by Kaplan faces Supreme Court scrutiny, stressing procedural compliance in their innovation efforts.
Kaplan Steps In To Dig California Bar Out Of Bankruptcy Hole
The California Bar has signed a five-year contract with Kaplan to create its own bar exam, moving away from the NCBE's involvement.
California Holds On Tight To Its Notoriously Difficult Bar Exam
California Supreme Court rejected the Portfolio Bar Exam alternative due to ethical and practical concerns regarding fairness and competence measurement.
California Bar Takes Steps To Continue With Its Bar Replacement
California Bar's shift to a proprietary exam by Kaplan faces Supreme Court scrutiny, stressing procedural compliance in their innovation efforts.
Kaplan Steps In To Dig California Bar Out Of Bankruptcy Hole
The California Bar has signed a five-year contract with Kaplan to create its own bar exam, moving away from the NCBE's involvement.
California's State Bar is shifting to Kaplan for the licensing exam to cut costs and improve financial stability.
Nevada Could Join Growing Number Of States With Alternatives To The Bar
Nevada is pioneering an alternative lawyer licensing process that integrates bar exam components with supervised practice to enhance competency in aspiring lawyers.
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.
Bar Exam Offers Extra Credit With A Catch
California's State Bar is shifting to Kaplan for the licensing exam to cut costs and improve financial stability.
Nevada Could Join Growing Number Of States With Alternatives To The Bar
Nevada is pioneering an alternative lawyer licensing process that integrates bar exam components with supervised practice to enhance competency in aspiring lawyers.
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.
After Boycott from Law Schools, U.S. News & World Report Changes Ranking System
Under pressure amid a boycott by top law schools, U.S. News & World Report told law school deans on Monday that it will make several changes in the next edition of its influential ratings.In a letter to American law school deans published on its site, U.S. News said its next list would give more credit to schools whose graduates go on to pursue advanced degrees, or school-funded fellowships to work in public-service jobs that pay lower wages.
Is Going To Law School Actually Worth The Price Tag?
Young lawyers with significant debt often doubt the value of their legal education, contrasting sharply with those who graduate debt-free.
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.
After Boycott from Law Schools, U.S. News & World Report Changes Ranking System
Under pressure amid a boycott by top law schools, U.S. News & World Report told law school deans on Monday that it will make several changes in the next edition of its influential ratings.In a letter to American law school deans published on its site, U.S. News said its next list would give more credit to schools whose graduates go on to pursue advanced degrees, or school-funded fellowships to work in public-service jobs that pay lower wages.
Seattle attorney Mason Ji supports immigrants and cultural awareness
Mason Ji actively supports immigrants in Seattle through legal education and community initiatives, emphasizing the importance of cultural awareness and understanding.
Brooklyn Supreme Court hosts courtroom event for disability support program
The collaboration between the Second Judicial District Equal Justice Committee and AHRC NYC enhances legal education and engagement for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Seattle attorney Mason Ji supports immigrants and cultural awareness
Mason Ji actively supports immigrants in Seattle through legal education and community initiatives, emphasizing the importance of cultural awareness and understanding.
Brooklyn Supreme Court hosts courtroom event for disability support program
The collaboration between the Second Judicial District Equal Justice Committee and AHRC NYC enhances legal education and engagement for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Law schools embracing online JD programs for flexibility and diversity.
Princeton Review offers early insights on Best Online JD Programs for 2024.
UC Berkeley Law School to withdraw from U.S. News & World Report rankings
UC Berkeley Law School announced Thursday it would withdraw from U.S. News & World Report's closely watched evaluations of higher education institutions, saying the ratings' methodology penalizes schools that encourage public service and low costs.The decision by Berkeley, one of the nation's top law schools, marks another blow to the influential ratings service after Harvard and Yale took similar action on Wednesday citing U.S. News' methodology.
Yale and Harvard law schools withdraw from US News rankings
Yale and Harvard law schools both said on Wednesday they will no longer participate in US News & World Report's annual ranking of law schools, the biggest shake-up to the closely watched list in years.Yale, which has captured the No 1 spot every year since US News began ranking law schools in 1990, was first to announce the decision.
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.
UC Berkeley Law School to withdraw from U.S. News & World Report rankings
UC Berkeley Law School announced Thursday it would withdraw from U.S. News & World Report's closely watched evaluations of higher education institutions, saying the ratings' methodology penalizes schools that encourage public service and low costs.The decision by Berkeley, one of the nation's top law schools, marks another blow to the influential ratings service after Harvard and Yale took similar action on Wednesday citing U.S. News' methodology.
Yale and Harvard law schools withdraw from US News rankings
Yale and Harvard law schools both said on Wednesday they will no longer participate in US News & World Report's annual ranking of law schools, the biggest shake-up to the closely watched list in years.Yale, which has captured the No 1 spot every year since US News began ranking law schools in 1990, was first to announce the decision.
Wishing Law School Cost Less? Attending Law School Completely Online Could Be The Answer
The American Bar Association is considering extending accreditation to fully online law schools, marking a major shift from its focus on in-person teaching.
This change could make law school more affordable as online education tends to be less expensive than traditional brick-and-mortar institutions.
First Things First: Passing The Bar Exam
Only 51.5% of test takers passed the California bar exam in July 2023.
Two-thirds of the exam takers were first-time takers.
Writing skills and lack of proper analysis are problems preventing bar passage.
USPTO Rescinds Voluntary CLE Certification Program Following Stakeholder Criticism
"[USPTO-certified] CLE may or may not be a good idea.However, as proposed in the Proposed CLE Guidelines, it can't work." - David Boundy Today, the Federal Register published a final interim rule submitted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that will eliminate provisions within the agency's rules of practice establishing a voluntary program for certifying the completion of continuing legal education (CLE) credits by registered patent practitioners and those granted limited recognition to practice in patent matters before the USPTO.
CUNY Law tops nation in faculty diversity, Princeton Review rankings
CUNY School of Law ranked top for Most Diverse Faculty in 2024 by the Princeton Review.
Upcoming NYC Bar Association webinar to analyze key U.S. Supreme Court decisions and future implications
Attorneys can gain critical insights on recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions by attending a webinar led by legal experts.
Bar Exam Rollout Dumpster Fire Should Terrify Law Students
Law school graduates might not be adequately prepared for the NextGen bar exam in 2026 due to limited information and potential lack of substantial changes.