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fromAbove the Law
15 hours ago

Elite Law Schools Are Offering Classes On Responsible AI Use - Above the Law

"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.
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fromFast Company
18 hours ago

AI study tool Cubby Law looks to boost law students' GPAs

AI-powered study tool Cubby Law generates practice questions and boosts law students' GPAs significantly.
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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

California's Bar Exam Fiasco Enters Next Stage Of Stupid - Above the Law

California will revert to the NCBE's Multistate Bar Examination for its bar exam after a poorly managed independent exam.
California
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

California State Bar used AI to draft exam questions. Lawyers are not happy.

Artificial intelligence contributed to the February California bar exam, raising concerns and leading to calls for reform and independent review.
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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

California Bar Grading Screw-Up Resulted In Several False Failures - Above the Law

California Bar's mishaps with the February exam created confusion, affecting aspiring attorneys who were unjustly told they failed despite having passing grades.
California
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

California State Bar used AI to draft exam questions. Lawyers are not happy.

Artificial intelligence contributed to the February California bar exam, raising concerns and leading to calls for reform and independent review.
fromABA Journal
4 days ago

Facing deadline, California debates way forward on bar exam

California is considering future bar exam options after a flawed February launch.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Teaching How To 'Think Like a Lawyer' Revisited - Above the Law

Cowen argues that educational institutions should focus on teaching how to effectively use AI tools instead of avoiding them, preparing students for an AI-driven job market.
Education
#bar-exam
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
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Miss Your First Bite At Getting Paid To Take The Bar? Don't Miss Out This Time! - Above the Law

NextGen plans to assess bar exam competence and offers $1500 for participation in mock bar exams to gather feedback.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

California Admits AI Was Used to Write Bar Exam Plagued by Problems

The California bar exam was partially created using AI, leading to significant quality complaints from test-takers.
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fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Celebrating Two Years With Top 15 (Again!) Headlines Of The Week, Shoutouts, A New Puppy & More - Above the Law

Legal Ethics Roundup recently celebrated two years of providing legal ethics updates and insights.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Syracuse Law School Dean Terence Lau brings business acumen to his alma mater | amNewYork

Lau's nontraditional path to law school leadership enables him to connect technical and human aspects of the role, emphasizing the importance of being a people-centric dean.
Education
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

4 Easy Ways to Build a Team-First Culture - and How It Makes Your Business Better | Entrepreneur

Breaking away from the office often results in breakthrough thinking. Casual, off-site environments help our team relax, which yields more creative thinking.
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#cle
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fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Remote And On-Demand Bar Exams Could Be On The Way - Above the Law

Remote bar exams can offer benefits like convenience and lower costs, but require significant improvements to ensure fairness and security.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Building A Successful CLE: Consider An Ethics Component - Above the Law

Crafting an effective Ethics CLE is not just about fulfilling a requirement - it's about addressing the profound ethical challenges that legal professionals face in their day-to-day practice.
Law
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Texas Law School Deans Fight to Keep ABA Accreditation

"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."
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Law Schools Where Starting Salaries For Graduates Exceed Their Student Debt (2025) - Above the Law

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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

BARBRI Wants You To Know They're Not Just For Bar Exams Anymore - Above the Law

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.
Online learning
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

John C.P. Goldberg named Harvard Law School dean - Harvard Gazette

"Throughout our search process, we sought a leader who could navigate today's complex landscape and continue to build on the Law School's academic strengths and impact. John is that leader."
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 06.24.25 - Above the Law

The Supreme Court's decision allows deportations to third countries, even if those nations are warzones, effectively limiting the ability for individuals to contest their relocation.
US news
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

An AI Program May Soon Be The One With The Best Grades In Your Study Group - Above the Law

AI is proving capable of excelling in law school exams, with notable improvements in performance.
The evolution of generative AI demonstrates its growing competence in complex tasks once thought exclusive to humans.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Number Of Law Students Admitted Based On GRE Scores Is Growing - Above the Law

The LSAT is still the primary admissions test for law schools, but GRE usage is increasing.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket 06.05.25 - Above the Law

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.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Graduating law school students enter career at uncertain moment | amNewYork

Law school graduations in NYC highlight the intersection of education and social activism amid a tumultuous political climate.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

What Will The New Bar Exam Look Like? Say Hello To The NextGen Bar Exam Blueprint - Above the Law

Each three-hour section will be arranged with 40 standalone multiple-choice questions (approximately 72 minutes) making up 49% of the score.
NYC parents
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket 06.04.25 - Above the Law

Trump's plan to limit Birthright Citizenship is facing challenges in the 9th Circuit.
Tom Girardi sentenced to seven years for defrauding clients.
The DOJ's case against Harvard is weakening amid scrutiny.
Temple Law's trial team receives significant funding support.
Brick and mortar law firms are not the only career option for lawyers.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Dean: Brooklyn Law School sees applications surge post-election

"Lawyers play a crucial role in problem solving, which is something that really defines [them]," Meyer told amNY.
Brooklyn
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

A Hallowed After-Work Tradition Has Slowly Disappeared. We're Only Now Realizing What We've Lost.

There has been a cultural shift in socializing among law students, affecting traditional gatherings like happy hours.
Law
fromVulture
2 months ago

What's Next in Kim Kardashian's Journey to Become a Lawyer?

Kim Kardashian has graduated from her Law Office Study Program and is preparing for the California bar exam.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Brooklyn judge uses rock lyrics to teach legal ethics at Bay Ridge Lawyers meeting

"I am a lineman for the county, and I drive the main road," the judge read aloud, opening a discussion on consistency in legal practice.
Brooklyn
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Orange Shoe Law Firms? What Exactly Should We Call Biglaw Firms Cutting Deals With Donald Trump? - Above the Law

For the purposes of news coverage, we can and do lean on our thesauruses to keep articles from getting bogged down in convention.
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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Kristi Noem Thinks Habeas Corpus Is A Deportation Spell - Above the Law

The handling of constitutional issues by non-lawyers raises concerns about legal understanding and governance.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Eighteen years in Atlantic City: Columbian Lawyers Association blends CLE with camaraderie

The Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn held its 18th annual seminar, emphasizing legal education and fostering community connections.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

T14 Law School Selects Dedicated Professor As Its Next Dean - Above the Law

Adam Chilton has been appointed the next dean of the University of Chicago Law School, effective July 1.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

ABA Likely To Extend Suspension Of Diversity Requirement For Law School Accreditation - Above the Law

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Retired Supreme Court justice and author Barry Kamins speaks on 'Search and Seizure'

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.
Law
frombrooklyneagle.com
3 months ago

Susan Herman reflects on RBG's legacy during fireside chat at Appellate Division

"Professor Herman has dedicated her life to advancing civil liberties, particularly in the realms of women's rights and constitutional law, making her insights invaluable today."
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

T14 Law School Dean Thinks Law School Applications Are Soaring Thanks To Donald Trump - Above the Law

Increase in law school applications linked to Donald Trump's election, emphasizing justice and the law.
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

Leveraging social capital to defend people in need of representation - Harvard Gazette

Margaret Montoya encourages law students to leverage their education for social good and community advocacy.
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