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Professional Responsibility Lawyers Call on ABA to Modernize Model Rule 5.4 to Allow Fee Sharing with Non-Lawyers

APRL emphasizes the urgent need to revise Model Rule 5.4 to permit fee sharing between lawyers and non-lawyers, fostering innovation and access to justice.

50 Years of Service: ABA has been a 'stalwart ally' for LSC funding

ABA a vital advocate for Legal Services Corp
LSC provides essential legal aid services for vulnerable populations

Professional Responsibility Lawyers Call on ABA to Modernize Model Rule 5.4 to Allow Fee Sharing with Non-Lawyers

APRL emphasizes the urgent need to revise Model Rule 5.4 to permit fee sharing between lawyers and non-lawyers, fostering innovation and access to justice.

50 Years of Service: ABA has been a 'stalwart ally' for LSC funding

ABA a vital advocate for Legal Services Corp
LSC provides essential legal aid services for vulnerable populations
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ABA changes description of Judicial Clerkship Program after conservative group sees 'quotas'

The ABA modified its Judicial Clerkship Program's description to clarify its commitment to diversity without implying racial quotas, responding to conservative criticism.

ABA Legislative Priorities Survey helps members set the agenda

The ABA's Legislative Priorities Survey empowers legal professionals to influence advocacy priorities and reflect on critical issues as Congress changes.

ABA changes description of Judicial Clerkship Program after conservative group sees 'quotas'

The ABA modified its Judicial Clerkship Program's description to clarify its commitment to diversity without implying racial quotas, responding to conservative criticism.

ABA Legislative Priorities Survey helps members set the agenda

The ABA's Legislative Priorities Survey empowers legal professionals to influence advocacy priorities and reflect on critical issues as Congress changes.
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#lsat

Got Good Grades? You Might Not Even Have To Bother With The LSAT Anymore!

The ABA is allowing law schools to apply to bypass the LSAT requirement for up to 100% of their incoming classes.

Popular LSAT Alternative Changes Hands

Law schools are increasingly considering alternatives to the LSAT for admissions, allowing for greater flexibility in the evaluation process.

Got Good Grades? You Might Not Even Have To Bother With The LSAT Anymore!

The ABA is allowing law schools to apply to bypass the LSAT requirement for up to 100% of their incoming classes.

Popular LSAT Alternative Changes Hands

Law schools are increasingly considering alternatives to the LSAT for admissions, allowing for greater flexibility in the evaluation process.
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#legal-education

ABA Council Proposes Language Change To Nix 'Diversity' From Law School Considerations

The 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 States

The ABA supports alternative paths for attorney licensing, emphasizing experiential learning over traditional bar exams.

ABA Council Proposes Language Change To Nix 'Diversity' From Law School Considerations

The 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 States

The ABA supports alternative paths for attorney licensing, emphasizing experiential learning over traditional bar exams.
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ABA Recognizes Security Grant Award Winners - Busline News

The ABA awarded $1.2 million in grants to enhance motorcoach security through various measures by 14 member organizations.

ABA Releases Annual Report, Emphasizes Education and Advocacy

ABA membership grew by 11% in 2024. ABA focuses on education, advocacy, and fights against banned books. ABA intervened in the FTC's Amazon antitrust suit.

ABA Issues Ethics Opinion on 30-Year-Old Technology whose Use Is Waning. My Question: Why Now?

The ABA issued a conservative and belated ethics opinion on lawyers' use of listservs, despite the declining popularity of the technology.

ABA is committed to protecting sexual assault survivors in bar admissions process, letter says

ABA prioritizes protecting sexual assault survivors in bar admissions by studying impact of disclosure requirements on survivors.

Data breach suit against ABA tossed by federal judge

Data breach lawsuit against ABA dismissed by federal judge.

ABA should consider impact of rape-disclosure questions on bar applications, 3 senators tell association

The ABA is urged to investigate the impact of rape-disclosure questions on bar applications by three senators.
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ABA Committee Decides To Diversify Diversity. It Should Come With A Clear Reason For Why That's Important.

Expanding understanding of diversity beyond race and gender
Challenges in translating theoretical diversity ideals into practical implementation

The Law Schools Where The Most Graduates Got Federal Clerkships (2023)

Law school graduates seeking prestigious career paths should aim for elite federal clerkships.

ABA Committee Decides To Diversify Diversity. It Should Come With A Clear Reason For Why That's Important.

Expanding understanding of diversity beyond race and gender
Challenges in translating theoretical diversity ideals into practical implementation

The Law Schools Where The Most Graduates Got Federal Clerkships (2023)

Law school graduates seeking prestigious career paths should aim for elite federal clerkships.
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from Above the Law
10 months ago

Morning Docket: 02.15.24

NHL hit with antitrust suit
ABA considering changes to special masters nomenclature
Delaware law can hurt CEO feelings

Michelle Behnke looks to build community and strengthen the ABA with new strategic plan

Michelle Behnke emphasizes community building and strategic planning to strengthen the ABA.
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