The Law Schools Where Starting Salaries For Graduates Exceed Their Student DebtLaw 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.
Well, This Is An Awful Way To Get Your Legal Career Off The GroundNorth Dakota's House Bill 1609 proposes allowing legislative experience as a path to sit for the bar exam, which raises serious concerns about legal competency.
Law Professor Ordered Back In Classroom (Again) - Above the LawLSU Law professor Ken Levy must be reinstated; free speech and due process rights upheld by a judge.
St. John's Helps Students Get A Jump On The Law With Peer-To-Peer Learning - Above the LawPeer-to-peer tutoring programs enhance community and learning in law school.
Law School Didn't Prepare You For Firm Life? You Aren't The Only OneNearly half of law firm associates feel law school did not adequately prepare them for practice.
The Law Schools Where Starting Salaries For Graduates Exceed Their Student DebtLaw 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.
Well, This Is An Awful Way To Get Your Legal Career Off The GroundNorth Dakota's House Bill 1609 proposes allowing legislative experience as a path to sit for the bar exam, which raises serious concerns about legal competency.
Law Professor Ordered Back In Classroom (Again) - Above the LawLSU Law professor Ken Levy must be reinstated; free speech and due process rights upheld by a judge.
St. John's Helps Students Get A Jump On The Law With Peer-To-Peer Learning - Above the LawPeer-to-peer tutoring programs enhance community and learning in law school.
Law School Didn't Prepare You For Firm Life? You Aren't The Only OneNearly half of law firm associates feel law school did not adequately prepare them for practice.
Morning Docket: 03.17.25 - Above the LawStarbucks agrees to a $50 million settlement for coffee burn case, highlighting legal accountability and consumer safety.
Trump Screws A Bunch Of Graduating Law Students Out Of Their First Legal Jobs - See AlsoGovernment jobs are no longer a secure choice for law students, as previously chosen paths have vanished.
Morning Docket: 03.17.25 - Above the LawStarbucks agrees to a $50 million settlement for coffee burn case, highlighting legal accountability and consumer safety.
Trump Screws A Bunch Of Graduating Law Students Out Of Their First Legal Jobs - See AlsoGovernment jobs are no longer a secure choice for law students, as previously chosen paths have vanished.
The Law Schools Dominating The Bar Exam - Who's Leading The Pack? (2024) - Above the LawThe 2024 bar exam pass rates for law school graduates have improved significantly, hitting 83%, the highest since the pandemic.
Top news stories of 2024Key news stories in 2024 include legal rulings on gun rights, law school rankings, and controversies surrounding judicial conduct.
ATL Launches Interactive Do-It-Yourself Law School RankingLaw School DIY tool allows customization of ranking formula to align with personal career goals.
The Law Schools Whose Professors Have The Most Scholarly Impact (2024)The scholarly impact of law schools often differs from their traditional rankings, indicating greater academic contributions.
The Law Schools Dominating The Bar Exam - Who's Leading The Pack? (2024) - Above the LawThe 2024 bar exam pass rates for law school graduates have improved significantly, hitting 83%, the highest since the pandemic.
Top news stories of 2024Key news stories in 2024 include legal rulings on gun rights, law school rankings, and controversies surrounding judicial conduct.
ATL Launches Interactive Do-It-Yourself Law School RankingLaw School DIY tool allows customization of ranking formula to align with personal career goals.
The Law Schools Whose Professors Have The Most Scholarly Impact (2024)The scholarly impact of law schools often differs from their traditional rankings, indicating greater academic contributions.
Bitcoin 2025 Conference Brings Back Highly Anticipated Legal Education ProgramBTC Inc. is hosting a Continuing Legal Education program on Bitcoin at The Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas.
The Best Law Schools For Practical Training (2025) - Above the LawLaw schools are increasingly focusing on practical training to better prepare students for legal practice.
Tests into and out of law schools-what's changing and whyThe LSAT faces competition and dramatic changes in legal assessments are on the horizon.
Law Schools Applications Are Up, Which Means That Students Need To Be Admitted Responsibly - Above the LawThere is a significant surge in law school applications nationally, reflecting a growing interest in law and justice amid societal challenges.
Don't give money to law schools unless they teach originalism, conservative federal appeals judge saysConservatives should withhold donations to law schools that don't teach originalism, argues Judge Thapar.
The Best Law Schools For Practical Training (2025) - Above the LawLaw schools are increasingly focusing on practical training to better prepare students for legal practice.
Tests into and out of law schools-what's changing and whyThe LSAT faces competition and dramatic changes in legal assessments are on the horizon.
Law Schools Applications Are Up, Which Means That Students Need To Be Admitted Responsibly - Above the LawThere is a significant surge in law school applications nationally, reflecting a growing interest in law and justice amid societal challenges.
Don't give money to law schools unless they teach originalism, conservative federal appeals judge saysConservatives should withhold donations to law schools that don't teach originalism, argues Judge Thapar.
Former DOJ official blasts interim D.C. U.S. attorney's hiring ban on Georgetown Law gradsThe interim U.S. attorney's decision to blacklist Georgetown Law graduates over DEI initiatives is seen as unconstitutional and detrimental to legal education.
Women's Bar Association hosts legal careers panel for Queens high schoolers - QNSHigh school students explored legal careers at a forum led by accomplished female professionals in the field.
South Dakota's Pilot Bar Alternative Switches Out Studying Outlines For Community Service - Above the LawSouth Dakota allows law students to bypass the bar exam via an alternative licensure program focused on public service experience.
Nevada Could Join Growing Number Of States With Alternatives To The BarNevada is pioneering an alternative lawyer licensing process that integrates bar exam components with supervised practice to enhance competency in aspiring lawyers.
Bar Exam Offers Extra Credit With A CatchCalifornia's State Bar is shifting to Kaplan for the licensing exam to cut costs and improve financial stability.
South Dakota's Pilot Bar Alternative Switches Out Studying Outlines For Community Service - Above the LawSouth Dakota allows law students to bypass the bar exam via an alternative licensure program focused on public service experience.
Nevada Could Join Growing Number Of States With Alternatives To The BarNevada is pioneering an alternative lawyer licensing process that integrates bar exam components with supervised practice to enhance competency in aspiring lawyers.
Bar Exam Offers Extra Credit With A CatchCalifornia's State Bar is shifting to Kaplan for the licensing exam to cut costs and improve financial stability.
17-year-old beats brother's record to become youngest person to pass California bar examSophia Park is the youngest person to successfully pass the California bar exam, achieving this at 17 years and 8 months.
California Bar Takes Steps To Continue With Its Bar ReplacementCalifornia Bar's shift to a proprietary exam by Kaplan faces Supreme Court scrutiny, stressing procedural compliance in their innovation efforts.
Problems With New California Bar Exam Spark Lawsuitand Enrage Test TakersCalifornia's bar exam faced major technical issues, angering test takers and educators, prompting investigations and raising concerns about its legitimacy.
California Holds On Tight To Its Notoriously Difficult Bar ExamCalifornia Supreme Court rejected the Portfolio Bar Exam alternative due to ethical and practical concerns regarding fairness and competence measurement.
Kaplan Steps In To Dig California Bar Out Of Bankruptcy HoleThe California Bar has signed a five-year contract with Kaplan to create its own bar exam, moving away from the NCBE's involvement.
17-year-old beats brother's record to become youngest person to pass California bar examSophia Park is the youngest person to successfully pass the California bar exam, achieving this at 17 years and 8 months.
California Bar Takes Steps To Continue With Its Bar ReplacementCalifornia Bar's shift to a proprietary exam by Kaplan faces Supreme Court scrutiny, stressing procedural compliance in their innovation efforts.
Problems With New California Bar Exam Spark Lawsuitand Enrage Test TakersCalifornia's bar exam faced major technical issues, angering test takers and educators, prompting investigations and raising concerns about its legitimacy.
California Holds On Tight To Its Notoriously Difficult Bar ExamCalifornia Supreme Court rejected the Portfolio Bar Exam alternative due to ethical and practical concerns regarding fairness and competence measurement.
Kaplan Steps In To Dig California Bar Out Of Bankruptcy HoleThe California Bar has signed a five-year contract with Kaplan to create its own bar exam, moving away from the NCBE's involvement.
ABA Legal Ed council suspends accreditation standard focused on diversityABA suspends enforcement of diversity accreditation standards due to federal pressure against DEI policies.
ABA Council Proposes Language Change To Nix 'Diversity' From Law School ConsiderationsThe ABA is shifting focus from diversity to access in legal education, raising concerns about the effectiveness and commitment to meaningful change.
Stat(s) Of The Week: Altered StatesThe ABA supports alternative paths for attorney licensing, emphasizing experiential learning over traditional bar exams.
ABA Legal Ed council suspends accreditation standard focused on diversityABA suspends enforcement of diversity accreditation standards due to federal pressure against DEI policies.
ABA Council Proposes Language Change To Nix 'Diversity' From Law School ConsiderationsThe ABA is shifting focus from diversity to access in legal education, raising concerns about the effectiveness and commitment to meaningful change.
Stat(s) Of The Week: Altered StatesThe ABA supports alternative paths for attorney licensing, emphasizing experiential learning over traditional bar exams.
The Fight For Rights Continues: The View From Legal Academia - Above the LawLegal education requires systemic change to address exclusionary practices and barriers to entry, especially for underrepresented groups.
The New And Improved Bar Exam Is Gaining A Lot Of SteamThe NextGen bar exam is gaining traction among jurisdictions, signaling a shift in the legal profession's approach to competency assessment.
The Fight For Rights Continues: The View From Legal Academia - Above the LawLegal education requires systemic change to address exclusionary practices and barriers to entry, especially for underrepresented groups.
The New And Improved Bar Exam Is Gaining A Lot Of SteamThe NextGen bar exam is gaining traction among jurisdictions, signaling a shift in the legal profession's approach to competency assessment.
The LSU Law School Professor Free Speech Hot Potato Saga Continues - Above the LawLSU is appealing a court's order to reinstate law professor Ken Levy, raising issues on academic freedom and due process.
AI Presents Both Opportunities And Risks For Lawyers. Are You Prepared?Artificial intelligence's influence on the legal industry is significant, necessitating updated resources and training for legal professionals.
How Legal Education Must Evolve In The Age Of AI: Insights From An In-House Legal InnovatorLegal education must integrate AI throughout its curriculum to prepare students for future challenges.
UC Berkeley launches AI-focused law degreeUC Berkeley Law School is launching an AI-focused law degree to meet the demand for AI law experts.
T14 Law School Is The First To Offer An AI-Focused Law DegreeUC Berkeley is launching the first-ever law degree program focused on artificial intelligence to prepare legal professionals for the future.
Empirical Evidence On The Impact Of AI In Law: Insights From Professor Daniel Schwarcz - Above the LawGenerative AI is significantly enhancing efficiency and productivity in the legal profession, particularly benefiting junior lawyers.
AI Presents Both Opportunities And Risks For Lawyers. Are You Prepared?Artificial intelligence's influence on the legal industry is significant, necessitating updated resources and training for legal professionals.
How Legal Education Must Evolve In The Age Of AI: Insights From An In-House Legal InnovatorLegal education must integrate AI throughout its curriculum to prepare students for future challenges.
UC Berkeley launches AI-focused law degreeUC Berkeley Law School is launching an AI-focused law degree to meet the demand for AI law experts.
T14 Law School Is The First To Offer An AI-Focused Law DegreeUC Berkeley is launching the first-ever law degree program focused on artificial intelligence to prepare legal professionals for the future.
Empirical Evidence On The Impact Of AI In Law: Insights From Professor Daniel Schwarcz - Above the LawGenerative AI is significantly enhancing efficiency and productivity in the legal profession, particularly benefiting junior lawyers.
Raising the bar: Applications to U.S. law schools soar above last year's numbersLaw schools in NYC and nationwide are experiencing significant increases in admissions and student enthusiasm for legal education.
Lawyers Should Observe Proceedings To Gain Experience - Above the LawCourtroom observation is key for new lawyers to improve their advocacy skills and understand legal processes.
Ranking The Most 'Devout' Law Schools (2025) - Above the LawLeading law schools are incorporating faith into legal education, appealing to students seeking a spiritual environment.
Black Student Enrollment at Harvard Law Drops by More Than HalfThe sharp drop in Black students at Harvard Law is attributed to the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action, marking the lowest enrollment since the 1960s.
Former Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar Headed Back To Harvard LawElizabeth Prelogar, former Solicitor General, will teach a course on the Supreme Court's changing paradigms, marking a shift from her legal duties.
Black Student Enrollment at Harvard Law Drops by More Than HalfThe sharp drop in Black students at Harvard Law is attributed to the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action, marking the lowest enrollment since the 1960s.
Former Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar Headed Back To Harvard LawElizabeth Prelogar, former Solicitor General, will teach a course on the Supreme Court's changing paradigms, marking a shift from her legal duties.
How a course for law students uses art museums to teach them how to present argumentsThe Art and Advocacy course connects artistic presentation with persuasive legal arguments, highlighting storytelling and audience engagement.
What Went Wrong and How to Fix the Patent SystemThe patent system needs urgent reform to address inefficiencies that hinder innovation.
NextGen Secures Huge State In Its Race For Mass AdoptionNew York will adopt the NextGen bar exam in July 2028, alongside a state-specific component.
Bar Exam Rollout Dumpster Fire Should Terrify Law StudentsLaw school graduates might not be adequately prepared for the NextGen bar exam in 2026 due to limited information and potential lack of substantial changes.
NextGen Secures Huge State In Its Race For Mass AdoptionNew York will adopt the NextGen bar exam in July 2028, alongside a state-specific component.
Bar Exam Rollout Dumpster Fire Should Terrify Law StudentsLaw school graduates might not be adequately prepared for the NextGen bar exam in 2026 due to limited information and potential lack of substantial changes.
Replacing Judges With AI And Other Stupid IdeasElon Musk's assertion of AI delivering judicial opinions reveals a troubling disregard for the complexities of the legal system.
Check Out These Stanford Law Professors' Recommended Reading ListsStanford Law's reading list offers diverse literary distractions amidst legal concerns, catering even to children.
How learning conveyancing can boost your legal career as a law student - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comGaining expertise in conveyancing can significantly enhance your legal career prospects and employability as a law student.
Teen on field trip ends up in handcuffs and jail garb because judge didn't want to be 'played with'A judge's harsh disciplinary measures during a field trip led to a teenage girl being placed in handcuffs, sparking controversy over his methods.
Sir Sam Alito Decides No Pesky 'Constitution' Governs HimJudges accepting foreign honors may pose constitutional challenges, influencing perceptions of judicial impartiality.
Teen on field trip ends up in handcuffs and jail garb because judge didn't want to be 'played with'A judge's harsh disciplinary measures during a field trip led to a teenage girl being placed in handcuffs, sparking controversy over his methods.
Sir Sam Alito Decides No Pesky 'Constitution' Governs HimJudges accepting foreign honors may pose constitutional challenges, influencing perceptions of judicial impartiality.
Utah May Add A New Path To Practicing LawUtah is proposing a licensing path for law graduates without requiring a bar exam, emphasizing practical experience instead.
Using Your Law Degree For GoodDale 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 AlsoGoodwin is clarifying layoff rumors amidst discussions on social platforms.Harvard law students face backlash over a study group that resembles a protest.
Simon Mullings obituarySimon 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 ExaminationCalifornia 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, tooJailhouse lawyers empower inmates through legal knowledge, transforming lives and advocating for justice within the prison system.
Hate crime is the subject of a community meetingCommunity education on hate crimes vs. hate incidentsImportance of reporting and available resources for victimsEvent features local leaders and law enforcement for public engagement
Major 'Surge' In LSAT Demand May Lead To Intense Law School Application CycleSurge in law school applications driven by current political climate.18% increase in LSAT registrations indicates heightened interest in legal education.
Top 30 Law School Creates Special Beyonce Parody Video For Constitution DayTexas A&M Law School celebrates Constitution Day with a parody video, showcasing creativity in legal education.Constitution Day emphasizes the importance of the U.S. Constitution and citizenship responsibilities.
Morning Docket: 09.12.24Nevada's new attorney licensing regime allows graduates to practice within weeks, eliminating the NCBE test requirement.
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.
More Trump Supporters Angry About Accurate Descriptions - See AlsoThe recent law class focused on Trump revealed students' surprise at the complexities of legal discussions around him.
Former Penn president Magill takes role at HarvardLiz Magill is taking on temporary academic roles at Harvard and LSE after resigning from Penn amid controversy over her testimony on antisemitism.
Brooklyn Supreme Court hosts courtroom event for disability support programThe 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 awarenessMason 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 programThe 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 awarenessMason Ji actively supports immigrants in Seattle through legal education and community initiatives, emphasizing the importance of cultural awareness and understanding.
ABA Proposes New 'Minimum Learning Outcomes' To Make Sure Law Schools Are Doing Right By Their StudentsThe ABA is enforcing new accreditation standards to improve law school education and ensure proper learning outcomes for students.
New York law firm, Liakas Law, expands its internship offeringsLiakas Law is expanding its summer internship program to foster the next generation of lawyers through hands-on learning and mentorship.
Brooklyn Law School highlights 2024 successes in new reportBrooklyn Law School emphasizes commitment to accessible legal education and highlights achievements in its 2024 Impact Report.
Meet the lawyer who's trying to flag judges who harass their clerksAliza Shatzman created the Legal Accountability Project to collect stories from law clerks to warn students about hostile judge situations.
Elite Law School Reigns Supreme In The U.S. News Law School Omnibus Specialty RankingsThe 2024-2025 U.S. News law school rankings focused on specialty programs rather than general rankings.
Law Schools Aren't Offering Enough Classes On This Billion Dollar IndustryLaw schools are slower to adapt to cannabis law courses despite the growing industry and changing legal landscape.
Morning Docket: 04.11.24Government closing gun show loophole for background checksStory of man earning degree in prison and heading to law school
CUNY Law tops nation in faculty diversity, Princeton Review rankingsCUNY 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 implicationsAttorneys can gain critical insights on recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions by attending a webinar led by legal experts.
Columbia Law Appoints Its First Black DeanDaniel Abebe appointed as first Black dean at Columbia Law School.
Now *You* Can Take The Law School Class All About Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift's legal issues are a prime topic for intellectual property law classes at law schools.