#legal-education

#legal-education

Margaret Montoya encourages law students to leverage their education for social good and community advocacy.

Goodwin is clarifying layoff rumors amidst discussions on social platforms.

Harvard law students face backlash over a study group that resembles a protest.

Courtroom observation is key for new lawyers to improve their advocacy skills and understand legal processes.

Nearly half of law firm associates feel law school did not adequately prepare them for practice.

Transitioning to in-house legal roles requires not just legal knowledge but also business acumen and proactive engagement in professional development.

The patent system needs urgent reform to address inefficiencies that hinder innovation.

Seeking judges for the 14th Annual Patent Moot Court Competition to support students passionate about patent law.

FASORP is intensifying its campaign against law reviews, threatening to expose candidates perceived to have gained positions through racial or gender preferences.

Harvard Law professors oppose Trump administration's actions against dissent and emphasize the importance of protecting the rule of law.

Justice Sotomayor emphasizes the importance of maintaining legal norms to uphold the rule of law amid challenges posed by the current administration.

The ABA is shifting focus from diversity to access in legal education, raising concerns about the effectiveness and commitment to meaningful change.

Skadden's negotiation approach has led to backlash from legal students against their capitulation on DEI commitments.

New York will adopt the NextGen bar exam in July 2028, alongside a state-specific component.

The national Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) score has dropped to an all-time low of 130.8, raising concerns among legal educators.

The California Bar has signed a five-year contract with Kaplan to create its own bar exam, moving away from the NCBE's involvement.

California's State Bar is shifting to Kaplan for the licensing exam to cut costs and improve financial stability.

Law 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.

North 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.

LSU Law professor Ken Levy must be reinstated; free speech and due process rights upheld by a judge.

Peer-to-peer tutoring programs enhance community and learning in law school.

Starbucks agrees to a $50 million settlement for coffee burn case, highlighting legal accountability and consumer safety.

Government jobs are no longer a secure choice for law students, as previously chosen paths have vanished.

South Dakota allows law students to bypass the bar exam via an alternative licensure program focused on public service experience.

Nevada is pioneering an alternative lawyer licensing process that integrates bar exam components with supervised practice to enhance competency in aspiring lawyers.

Sophia Park is the youngest person to successfully pass the California bar exam, achieving this at 17 years and 8 months.

California Bar's shift to a proprietary exam by Kaplan faces Supreme Court scrutiny, stressing procedural compliance in their innovation efforts.

California's bar exam faced major technical issues, angering test takers and educators, prompting investigations and raising concerns about its legitimacy.

California Supreme Court rejected the Portfolio Bar Exam alternative due to ethical and practical concerns regarding fairness and competence measurement.

Legal education requires systemic change to address exclusionary practices and barriers to entry, especially for underrepresented groups.

The NextGen bar exam is gaining traction among jurisdictions, signaling a shift in the legal profession's approach to competency assessment.

Artificial intelligence's influence on the legal industry is significant, necessitating updated resources and training for legal professionals.

Legal education must integrate AI throughout its curriculum to prepare students for future challenges.

UC Berkeley Law School is launching an AI-focused law degree to meet the demand for AI law experts.

UC Berkeley is launching the first-ever law degree program focused on artificial intelligence to prepare legal professionals for the future.

Generative AI is significantly enhancing efficiency and productivity in the legal profession, particularly benefiting junior lawyers.

Utah is proposing a licensing path for law graduates without requiring a bar exam, emphasizing practical experience instead.

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

A judge's harsh disciplinary measures during a field trip led to a teenage girl being placed in handcuffs, sparking controversy over his methods.

Judges accepting foreign honors may pose constitutional challenges, influencing perceptions of judicial impartiality.

The collaboration between the Second Judicial District Equal Justice Committee and AHRC NYC enhances legal education and engagement for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Mason Ji actively supports immigrants in Seattle through legal education and community initiatives, emphasizing the importance of cultural awareness and understanding.