Using RPS Coach in Simulations

April 1, 2025

Indisputably (by John Lande) — Professor Lande (University of Missouri Law) explains how Real Practice Systems artificial intelligence negotiation and mediation coach can be helpful when running mediation simulations for law students. 

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ABA Reiterates Suspension Of Law School Diversity Accreditation Standard In Wake Of DOJ Threat If ABA Does Not Eliminate The Standard

March 25, 2025

TaxProf Blog (by Paul Caron) — XDean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares that the ABA has reaffirmed that they will suspend the diversity accreditation for law schools following threats from the Department of Justice to push for their removal as an accrediting body if they do not comply.  

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AALS Call For Papers: Reflecting On The Journal of Legal Education

March 25, 2025

TaxProf Blog (by Paul Caron) — Dean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares a Journal of Legal Education call for papers seeking articles reflecting on previously published scholarship.

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Legal Experts Agree: Georgetown Law Dean Gave Master Class On How To Fight Trump’s Anti-DEI Crusade

March 25, 2025

TaxProf Blog (by Paul Caron) — Dean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares a collection of articles discussing Georgetown Law dean William Treanor’s response to a letter from the interim US attorney for the District of Columbia targeting DEI initiatives. 

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Trump v. the ABA accreditors

March 25, 2025

PrawfsBlawg (by Dan Rodriguez) — Professor Rodriguez (Northwestern Law) discusses recent directives from the federal government that threaten the role of the ABA as a law school accreditor.

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1L of a Blog Series: Mastering Essay Exams

March 25, 2025

Law School Academic Support Blog (by Dayna Smith) — Professor Smith (Vermont Law and Graduate School) offers advice to law students on how to complete essay exams.  

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USNWR promises three new employment rankings for law schools in its 2025 rankings release

March 25, 2025

Excess of Democracy (by Derek T. Muller) — Professor Muller (Notre Dame Law) shares news that the US News law school rankings will include three new employment-related metrics.

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“Florida Supreme Court Appoints Workgroup To Consider Bar Exam Requirements”

March 25, 2025

Excess of Democracy (by Derek T. Muller) — Professor Muller (Notre Dame Law) shares his thoughts on the Florida Supreme Court’s recent announcement that they are researching alternatives to the ABA for law school accreditation. 

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When Did You First Think About Law School?

March 19, 2025

Law:Fully (by Elizabeth Bodamer) — The author shares an analysis of data from LSAC surveys that ask first-year law students and LSAT test-takers when they first became interested in attending law school.  

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