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• Increasing Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Education - Posted on August 3,2024
  
  
• California’s Golden Gate University Law School Avoids Immediate Closure - Posted on August 1,2024
  
  
• Record-High Employment and Salaries for Law Graduates in 2023 - Posted on July 30,2024
  
  
• Legal Battle Over Golden Gate University Law School’s Closure - Posted on July 24,2024
  
  
• California to Administer Its Own Bar Exam Starting February 2025 - Posted on July 22,2024
  
  
• Arizona’s Innovative Program for Bar Exam Near-Pass Graduates - Posted on July 20,2024
  
  
• Florida to Adopt New Bar Exam Format in 2028 - Posted on July 18,2024
  
  
• J.D. Vance Selected as Trump’s Running Mate: Yale Law School’s Surprising Silence - Posted on July 17,2024
  
  
• Elisabeth Haub School of Law Welcomes New Faculty Member - Posted on July 17,2024
  
  
• Supreme Court Nears Term End Amidst Ethical Debate - Posted on July 15,2024
  
  
• NextGen Bar Exam: Criticism Mounts Over Family Law Changes and Exam Prep Challenges - Posted on July 11,2024
  
  
• NYU Settles Antisemitism Lawsuit with Students - Posted on July 10,2024
  
  
• Wall Street Law Firm’s New Hiring Policy Targets Anti-Israel Protestors - Posted on July 8,2024
  
  
• Critics Blast Harvard Task Forces’ Recommendations - Posted on July 5,2024
  
  
• Impact of Recent Legislation on Law Schools - Posted on July 4,2024
  
  
• Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination at Northwestern University’s Law School - Posted on July 4,2024
  
  
• Golden Gate University Faces Legal Battle to Stay Open - Posted on July 1,2024
  
  
• State Bar of California Implements Policy Changes for Law Schools - Posted on June 28,2024
  
  
• Texas to Implement New National Bar Exam in 2028: Public Input Sought - Posted on June 26,2024
  
  
• AI’s Expanding Role in Law Schools and Legal Profession - Posted on June 25,2024
  
  
• Increase in Minority Law School Applicants Defies Expectations - Posted on June 25,2024
  
  
• Universities Reevaluate Policies on Campus Demonstrations - Posted on June 23,2024
  
  
• California’s Plan for Independent Bar Exam Faces Setback - Posted on June 21,2024
  
  
• Law Schools Embrace Artificial Intelligence Education to Meet Growing Demand - Posted on June 19,2024
  
  
• Columbia Law School Appoints New Dean - Posted on June 18,2024
  
  
• Oregon’s Alternative Pathway to the Bar Gains Popularity - Posted on June 13,2024
  
  
• Expansion of JD-Next Admissions Program - Posted on June 13,2024
  
  
• Yale Law Study Highlights Key Factors for Law Firm Selection - Posted on June 12,2024
  
  
• UC Berkeley Seeks Dismissal of Antisemitism Lawsuit for Second Time - Posted on June 12,2024
  
  
• The Shifting Influence of U.S. News Law School Rankings - Posted on June 11,2024
  
  
• Attorneys General Urge ABA to Revise Diversity Standards in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling - Posted on June 5,2024
  
  
• Georgetown Law Embraces STEM Majors - Posted on June 4,2024
  
  
• Illinois to Adopt NextGen Bar Exam in 2028 - Posted on May 30,2024
  
  
• ABA Council Examines Standards for Online Law Schools Accreditation - Posted on May 21,2024
  
  
• Law Schools to Gain Insight into Applicants’ Educational and Economic Backgrounds - Posted on May 21,2024
  
  
• California Bar Considers Cutting Ties with NCBE Amid Financial Struggles - Posted on May 16,2024
  
  
• Cornell Law School Sets New Standard for Public Interest Loan Assistance - Posted on May 16,2024
  
  
• Unlocking Minds: Father and Son Graduate from Law School Together - Posted on May 14,2024
  
  
• Exploring Bar Exam Alternatives: ABA Legal Ed Council Considers Policy Statement - Posted on May 13,2024
  
  
• Big Law’s Rush for Summer Associates - Posted on May 13,2024
  
  
• Improved Bar Passage Rates in States with Lowered Cut Scores - Posted on May 7,2024
  
  
• ABA Legal Ed Section Unveils Slate for 2024-2025 Term - Posted on May 3,2024
  
  
• Campus Protests Disrupt Columbia Law’s Final Exams - Posted on May 2,2024
  
  
• Call for Practical Legal Skills in Law Schools - Posted on April 30,2024
  
  
• Increased Demand Leads to Additional LSAT Test Date - Posted on April 29,2024
  
  
• Positive Trends in Law Graduate Employment - Posted on April 23,2024
  
  
• U-M Law Student Awarded Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship - Posted on April 19,2024
  
  
• Federal Appeals Court Supports Transgender School Athlete in West Virginia Ban Case - Posted on April 16,2024
  
  
• Preparing for the NextGen Bar Exam: Law Schools Adapt Curricula - Posted on April 16,2024
  
  
• Tensions Escalate: Confrontation at UC Berkeley Law School Dean’s Residence Draws Attention to Campus Dynamics - Posted on April 15,2024
  
  
• Signs of Decline in Influence - Posted on April 12,2024
  
  
• Study Reveals Trend: Nationwide Injunctions and Political Appointments - Posted on April 11,2024
  
  
• Highlights of U.S. News Law School Rankings - Posted on April 9,2024
  
  
• 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Law Schools Rankings Unveiled - Posted on April 9,2024
  
  
• Seizing the Opportunity for Student Loan Forgiveness: Act by April 30 - Posted on April 5,2024
  
  
• The Shifting Landscape of DEI Initiatives at UT Austin - Posted on April 5,2024
  
  
• Harvard University’s 2024 Commencement to Feature Diverse Affinity Celebrations - Posted on April 5,2024
  
  
• Proposal Sparks Debate Over Accreditation of Online Law Schools - Posted on April 4,2024
  
  
• Harvard Law School Clinical Workers Vote to Unionize - Posted on April 4,2024
  
  
• Reflecting on Leadership: Dean Risa Goluboff’s Impact at UVA School of Law - Posted on April 4,2024
  
  
• Insights into the 2025 U.S. News Top 25 Law School Rankings - Posted on April 4,2024
  
  
• New Leadership at Harvard Law School - Posted on March 30,2024
  
  
• Law Student Sues Chicago Bears Over Alleged Discrimination in Hiring Process - Posted on March 27,2024
  
  
• State Bar of California Trustees Vote for Lower Increase in Attorney Fees - Posted on March 26,2024
  
  
• Innovative Licensing Pathways for Lawyers in Washington State - Posted on March 18,2024
  
  
• Overview of 2023 Bar Pass Rates in US Law Schools - Posted on March 15,2024
  
  
• Biden’s Candid Law School Confession - Posted on March 14,2024
  
  
• UWorld Diversifies Law School Offerings with Acquisition of Aspen Publishing - Posted on March 8,2024
  
  
• SAT Goes Fully Digital with Adaptive Testing Method - Posted on March 7,2024
  
  
• Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Writing Section to Undergo Major Overhaul - Posted on March 6,2024
  
  
• Jacksonville University College of Law Receives Provisional Accreditation from the American Bar Association - Posted on March 5,2024
  
  
• Harvard University Announces Interim Leadership Changes - Posted on March 4,2024
  
  
• Yale University to Require Standardized Test Scores for Admissions - Posted on March 1,2024
  
  
• ABA Proposes Expanded Diversity Standards for Law Schools - Posted on February 29,2024
  
  
• Bar Exam Takers in Chilling Ordeal: Fears of Suboptimal Performance Due to Cold Conditions - Posted on February 29,2024
  
  
• U.S. Department of Education Advances Better FAFSA® Implementation for 2024–25 - Posted on February 28,2024
  
  
• Exploring the Evolution of Document Automation in Legal Practice - Posted on February 28,2024
  
  
• Aspen Publishing Announces Open Enrollment for JD-Next 2024 Course Dates - Posted on February 27,2024
  
  
• Harvard Condemns Antisemitic Image Shared by Student Group - Posted on February 26,2024
  
  
• ABA Decision Prompts Need for Variances in Law School Admissions: JD-Next Exam Update - Posted on February 22,2024
  
  
• Yale University Reinstates Test Score Requirement for Applicants - Posted on February 22,2024
  
  
• Yale Faculty Voice Aspirations for Future University Leadership - Posted on February 22,2024
  
  
• JD-Next: An Emerging Contender in Law School Admissions - Posted on February 20,2024
  
  
• Alumni and Students Sue Golden Gate University Over Closure of J.D. Program - Posted on February 19,2024
  
  
• Indiana Supreme Court Allows Graduates from Non-ABA Law Schools to Sit for Bar Exam - Posted on February 19,2024
  
  
• FAFSA Overhaul Causes Delays in Financial Aid Packages - Posted on February 19,2024
  
  
• Yale University Acknowledges Historical Ties to Slavery and Commits to Repair Efforts - Posted on February 17,2024
  
  
• Appeals Court Considers Free Speech Claims in Anti-Racism Training - Posted on February 16,2024
  
  
• Stanford and Yale Law Lead Shift in Summer Associate Recruiting - Posted on February 14,2024
  
  
• College Board Settles Privacy Violation Claims with New York Attorney General - Posted on February 14,2024
  
  
• American Bar Association Proposes Terminology Change in Federal Judiciary - Posted on February 14,2024
  
  
• Massachusetts Judge Dismisses Lawsuits Against Harvard Over Mishandled Donated Bodies - Posted on February 13,2024
  
  
• The Debate over Viewpoint Diversity at Harvard and Beyond - Posted on February 12,2024
  
  
• Federal Appeals Court Examines Student’s Free Speech Rights in T-Shirt Controversy - Posted on February 9,2024
  
  
• University of California College of the Law Prevails in Lawsuit Over Name Change - Posted on February 8,2024
  
  
• UC Berkeley Argues First Amendment Protects Against Antisemitism Lawsuit - Posted on February 7,2024
  
  
• American Bar Association Mandates Academic Freedom Policies for Law Schools - Posted on February 6,2024
  
  
• Reactions to Trans ‘Outing’ Policy Proposed by Rocklin School Board - Posted on February 6,2024
  
  
• Education Department’s Efforts to Aid College Financial Aid System Facing Delays - Posted on February 6,2024
  
  
• Opposing Pro-DEI Leadership in American Universities: A Call for Revitalization - Posted on February 5,2024