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fromABA Journal
6 days ago

Fewer law school grads head to government, public interest or clerkship jobs

Looking at the data from the ABA Employment Outcomes 509 report released last month that shows the number of grads who went on to full-time, long-term positions in these sectors, about 14% fewer in 2025 than a year earlier moved into these sectors. Federal clerkships decreased by 11%. Notably, the 2025 graduating class was 7% smaller than a year earlier.
Higher education
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Social justice

The Best Law Schools For Social Justice (2026) - Above the Law

Law schools with strong social justice programs—including clinics, centers, and public interest support—better prepare future lawyers to challenge legal systems and advocate for justice.
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago
Law

The Best Law Schools For Public Service (2025) - Above the Law

Law schools vary in effectively preparing graduates for public-interest and government legal careers, with rankings based on employment, curricula, and debt/repayment metrics.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Best Law Schools For Social Justice (2026) - Above the Law

Law schools with strong social justice programs—including clinics, centers, and public interest support—better prepare future lawyers to challenge legal systems and advocate for justice.
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Environment
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 months ago

Entorno Law and the Role of Public Interest Law in Protecting Communities and the Environment - Social Media Explorer

Public interest law ensures accountability and enforces environmental and consumer protections to safeguard public health, community welfare, and natural resources while promoting sustainability and fairness.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

A Riot By Any Other Name... - Above the Law

AI pressure may force law firms to replace the billable hour, while political intervention and pardon debates increase risks and costs for public-interest legal careers.
fromAbove the Law
11 months ago

Skadden Fellowship Sells Out, Gets Rid Of Commitments They've Championed Since 1988 - Above the Law

The Skadden Fellowships have historically improved legal services for the poor; however, recent changes in application criteria display a disconcerting shift toward perceived political neutrality.
Social justice
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