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#bar-exam
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Online learning

South Dakota's Pilot Bar Alternative Switches Out Studying Outlines For Community Service - Above the Law

South Dakota allows law students to bypass the bar exam via an alternative licensure program focused on public service experience.
fromABA Journal
9 months ago
Law

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.
Law
fromVulture
6 days 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.
Online learning
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

South Dakota's Pilot Bar Alternative Switches Out Studying Outlines For Community Service - Above the Law

South Dakota allows law students to bypass the bar exam via an alternative licensure program focused on public service experience.
#brooklyn
#trump-administration
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

Hundreds Of Harvard Law Alums Push Dean & Institution To Denounce Trump Administration's Revenge Streak - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Startup companies

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

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

Hundreds Of Harvard Law Alums Push Dean & Institution To Denounce Trump Administration's Revenge Streak - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Startup companies

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

#constitutional-law
Social justice
frombrooklyneagle.com
3 weeks ago

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

Professor Susan Herman emphasizes the enduring legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in advocating for civil liberties and women's rights.
Social justice
frombrooklyneagle.com
3 weeks ago

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

Professor Susan Herman emphasizes the enduring legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in advocating for civil liberties and women's rights.
#california-bar-exam
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

California Bar Reveals It Used AI For Exam Questions, Because Of Course It Did - Above the Law

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
California

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

Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

California Bar Reveals It Used AI For Exam Questions, Because Of Course It Did - Above the Law

California's Bar Exam process faced severe issues, and the introduction of AI-generated questions amid those problems raised further concerns for candidates.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month 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.
#law-school-rankings
US news
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Law Schools Dominating The Bar Exam - Who's Leading The Pack? (2024) - Above the Law

The 2024 bar exam pass rates for law school graduates have improved significantly, hitting 83%, the highest since the pandemic.
US news
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Law Schools Dominating The Bar Exam - Who's Leading The Pack? (2024) - Above the Law

The 2024 bar exam pass rates for law school graduates have improved significantly, hitting 83%, the highest since the pandemic.
#law-school
#affirmative-action
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

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

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
SF politics

Totally Serious And Not Made-Up Group Hijacks Michigan Law Listserv To 'Preserve Evidence' And Expose 'Unworthy' Students - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

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

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
SF politics

Totally Serious And Not Made-Up Group Hijacks Michigan Law Listserv To 'Preserve Evidence' And Expose 'Unworthy' Students - Above the Law

Law
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

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

Search and seizure laws are evolving, particularly regarding probable cause and new definitions of stops by law enforcement for public safety.
#political-influence
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Former DOJ official blasts interim D.C. U.S. attorney's hiring ban on Georgetown Law grads

The interim U.S. attorney's decision to blacklist Georgetown Law graduates over DEI initiatives is seen as unconstitutional and detrimental to legal education.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Former DOJ official blasts interim D.C. U.S. attorney's hiring ban on Georgetown Law grads

The interim U.S. attorney's decision to blacklist Georgetown Law graduates over DEI initiatives is seen as unconstitutional and detrimental to legal education.
#public-law-school
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month 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.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Brooklyn Columbian Lawyers' April CLE tackles 'Estate Battles and Guardianship Nightmares'

It's different than the standard husband, wife, two kids, white picket fence scenario, highlighting how blended families introduce unique legal challenges not commonly addressed.
NYC politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Taking Ownership Of Your In-House Legal Career - Above the Law

Getting started is hard to do. Whether you are transitioning from a law firm to an in-house role or stepping into your first in-house position, the shift can be overwhelming.
Privacy professionals
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Judge our 14th Annual Patent Moot Court Competition

This year's competition necessitates a larger group of judges than usual, requiring expertise from those with a JD and IP law experience.
Intellectual property law
#diversity
Law
fromABA Journal
3 months ago

ABA Legal Ed council suspends accreditation standard focused on diversity

ABA suspends enforcement of diversity accreditation standards due to federal pressure against DEI policies.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 months ago

ABA Legal Ed council suspends accreditation standard focused on diversity

ABA suspends enforcement of diversity accreditation standards due to federal pressure against DEI policies.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

February Bar Exam MBE Score Sinks To All-Time Record Low - Again - Above the Law

The decrease in this February's mean represents a change in population and a change in overall performance. In four of the past five years, the MBE mean for California has been higher than the mean for the combined non-California jurisdictions, so it makes sense that removing California from the national pool might bring the national mean down slightly.
East Bay (California)
US news
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 03.17.25 - Above the Law

Starbucks agrees to a $50 million settlement for coffee burn case, highlighting legal accountability and consumer safety.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

Bitcoin 2025 Conference Brings Back Highly Anticipated Legal Education Program

BTC Inc. is hosting a Continuing Legal Education program on Bitcoin at The Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Best Law Schools For Practical Training (2025) - Above the Law

Law schools are increasingly focusing on practical training to better prepare students for legal practice.
Women in technology
fromQNS
2 months ago

Women's Bar Association hosts legal careers panel for Queens high schoolers - QNS

High school students explored legal careers at a forum led by accomplished female professionals in the field.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

The LSU Law School Professor Free Speech Hot Potato Saga Continues - Above the Law

Ken Levy’s suspension raised significant questions about free speech and due process rights at LSU, leading to legal battles and public criticism of the university's decisions.
Law
fromBrooklyn Eagle
9 months ago

Brooklyn Law School highlights 2024 successes in new report

"We soared to inspiring new heights in making those dreams a reality this year," said Dean David Meyer when he explained the importance of alumni and donor support in the school's success.
Education
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