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Above the Law
1 day ago
Law

Morning Docket: 03.26.24

Yale Law School is developing advanced robot lawyers.
Online law schools gain widespread acceptance.
The American Conservative
1 week ago
Law

The Miseducation of the Modern Lawyer

Defining one's words, especially those central to one's profession, is crucial.
Legal education lacks in providing a foundational understanding of key concepts like law and justice.
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Washington's Supreme Court Green-Lights Three Ways To Skip The Bar Exam

Alternative pathways to law license in Washington state approved
Apprenticeships and internships replace the bar exam
Multiple options cater to various preferences in becoming an attorney.
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Louisiana Lawyers Give Reminder That 'Zealous Advocacy' Isn't An Excuse To Be Rude

Learning to think like a lawyer involves courtroom experience.
Avoid improper closing arguments and reliance on stereotypes.
Above the Law
3 weeks ago
Law

'There's No Such Thing As A Licensed Lawyer,' Proclaims Incredibly Wrong TikTok

The term 'bar' does not stand for 'British Accredited Registry' and it is not a private club tied to allegiance to the crown.
Don Kilam's OnlyFans account focuses on educational materials related to private banking and securities, not entertainment content.
Above the Law
3 weeks ago
Law

Federal Judge Benchslaps Former Law Student: 'This Isn't A Game'

Banga is suing his former law school over alleged lack of accommodations for his disability.
The judge limits special accommodations during trial, emphasizing adherence to court rules.
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ABA Journal
3 weeks ago
Education

Newer law school in Florida gets provisional accreditation from the ABA

Provisional accreditation granted to new law school in Florida by ABA
Founding law dean emphasizes the importance of provisional accreditation
Brooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Education

Brooklyn Law School's Business Boot Camp equips students with essential business skills

Brooklyn Law School hosted its 11th Annual Business Boot Camp to equip law students with business and financial acumen.
The program teaches students to think like businesspeople and understand their clients' business objectives.
Topics covered include business plan development, financing, accounting, cryptocurrency, networking, and leadership.
Above the Law
4 months ago
Education

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.
ABA Journal
4 weeks ago
Law

Is SCOTUS making it harder to teach constitutional law? Profs 'depleted' and taken aback by 'velocity' of change

SCOTUS using originalism to overturn precedent
Constitutional law professors feeling depleted by rapid changes
Above the Law
4 weeks ago
Law

Think Learning Con Law Is Hard? Try Teaching It!

Supreme Court's jurisprudence complicates teaching Con Law
Law professors and judges are struggling with the rapid changes in the Supreme Court's decisions
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Law

Opinion | The Crisis in Teaching Constitutional Law

Law school curriculum traditionally focused on understanding the Supreme Court's role and constitutional precedents.
The current Supreme Court has been criticized for potentially prioritizing partisan interests over upholding democratic principles.
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Is Kim Kardashian Giving Up On Her Dream Of Becoming A Lawyer?

Kim Kardashian's journey to become a lawyer has seen setbacks and struggles, highlighting the challenges of the legal education process.
She has reportedly put her legal studies on hold due to the demanding nature of balancing law school with her other commitments.
Above the Law
1 month ago
Education

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.
Above the Law
3 months ago
Education

Who Needs The LSAT Anyway? - See Also

More law schools will start accepting the JD-Next program
Minority applications to law schools are increasing
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Education

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.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

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.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Education

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.
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

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.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
9 months ago
Intellectual property law

Further Extension of Non-DOCX Filing Fee Date Highlights USPTO's Lack of Compliance with Paperwork Reduction Act

"Although DOCX fees are currently set to go into effect next January, multiple extensions to that deadline as well as the indefinite extension to the PDF filing option indicate that this issue and related uncertainties for practitioners continue well into 2024."Today, the U.S. Patent and Trademark (USPTO) published a pair of documents in the Federal Register regarding due dates on new document formatting requirements for patent applications filed with the Office.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 year ago
Intellectual property law

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.
LawSites
1 year ago
Law

Pro Bono Management Platform Paladin Raises $8M in Series A Funding to Fuel International Expansion

Paladin, a legal technology company whose platform enables law firms and legal services organizations to manage their pro bono programs and opportunities, has raised $8 million in Series A funding, which it plans to use to further develop its product and expand its market internationally.
LawSites
1 year ago
Law

Justice Tech Company Paladin Partners with Ukraine's Legal Development Network to Launch European Pro Bono Portal to Assist with War Relief

A U.S. justice tech company and a Ukrainian legal aid organization have joined forces to launch a first-of-its-kind European pro bono portal to assist with relief efforts for Ukrainians affected by the war.
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