The University of Toronto's law school is introducing a new program focused on animal law. "It does, a bit, feel like a long time coming," said Angela Fernandez, a law school professor and director of the new program. "We've kind of gotten to a point now with the resources and the projects ... we've tipped over now into something that really just deserves a full sort of name as a program,"
Law school enrollment continues to be significantly down since reporting began. Total matriculant change from 2011 to 2018: -17.9%. Downward trends are notable, with 155 law schools decreasing in matriculants during this period.
"You can never give enough reminders and enough instruction to people about the fact that you cannot use AI to replace human judgment, human research, human writing skills, and a human's job to verify whether something is actually true or not," said William Hubbard, deputy dean of University of Chicago Law School.
"We strongly support continued reliance on ABA accreditation for Texas law schools and licensure eligibility. ABA accreditation provides a nationally recognized framework for quality assurance and transparency; portability of licensure through recognition of ABA accreditation by all 50 states, which is critical for graduates’ career flexibility; consumer protections and public accountability through disclosure standards."
Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law has a salary-to-debt ratio of 2.92-to-1 with a starting median private salary of $150,000 and average debt of $51,451.
For many, bar prep courses like BARBRI represent a crucial transition phase, creating lasting memories of complex legal principles, yet often result in a sense of moving on afterward.
In a surprising philanthropic gesture, an anonymous donor has contributed $10 million to Vermont Law School, prompting some to suggest the school humorously rename itself as the "Anonymous School of Law." This significant donation not only boosts the law school's endowment but also highlights the ongoing conversation about anonymity in charitable giving and the impact such contributions can have on legal education.
It's hard to follow the rules when they're in conflict, especially for law schools balancing accreditation with new political pressures against affirmative action.
Traditionally, drunk driving cases have been about an officer arresting someone when they pull up and smell alcohol or see bloodshot eyes. But some judges are saying in addition to that, you need evidence that the person is driving erratically or unlawfully.
