Pass rates for Multistate Bar Exam hit record low for February 2025
REUTERS — Results for the February bar exam’s multiple-choice portion of the national test were the lowest on record and suggest that pass rates for the entire test will be down.
Read More about Pass rates for Multistate Bar Exam hit record low for February 2025Marquette Law survey reveals 83 percent of adults believe the president must follow Supreme Court rulings
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY NEWS CENTER — A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds 70% of adults saying judges should not be impeached for ruling against President Donald Trump’s spending freezes and agency closures, while 30% support such impeachments.
Read More about Marquette Law survey reveals 83 percent of adults believe the president must follow Supreme Court rulingsOpinion: Ohio bill ending DEI initiatives will dissuade students from enrolling in Ohio schools
THE ENQUIRER — Senate Bill 1, signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine last week, will force Ohio students out of state. It already has.
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LSAC — We recently presented a webinar on the implications for law schools regarding the new American Bar Association accreditation standards on learning outcomes and assessments.
Read More about LSAC: What law schools should know about new ABA standardsWashington, DC-area law schools see surge in applications
WASHINGTONIAN — Amid a reported nationwide surge in law school applications, DC-area law schools have also seen a significant increase in people looking to enroll.
Read More about Washington, DC-area law schools see surge in applicationsA look at the reasons behind the law school application surge in Minnesota
AXIOS — Minnesota’s law schools are seeing a surge in applications this year. The big picture: While the high interest may be good news for local programs, it means more competition among those who want to pursue — or pivot to — a career in law.
Read More about A look at the reasons behind the law school application surge in MinnesotaPodcast: University of Virginia Law professor Naomi Cahn and Samford Law professor Alyssa DiRusso discuss teaching trusts and estates
ASPEN LEADING EDGE — What’s the future of Wills, Trusts, and Estates in law school and beyond? In this episode, Naomi Cahn of the University of Virginia and Alyssa DiRusso of Samford University delve into the newly updated Wills, Trusts, and Estates in Focus, exploring why this field is more crucial than ever. From the…
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VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY — When you are placed on a waitlist, most law schools will request you submit a form confirming your desire to remain on the waitlist.
Read More about What law applicants should do if they are waitlistedHow law school could be a good career path for engineers
UCONN TODAY — University of Connecticut engineering students and alumni recently explored the opportunity of going to law school after obtaining their engineering degree, which provides a rewarding interdisciplinary option for new engineers.
Read More about How law school could be a good career path for engineersPodcast: Information on legal remedies and breach of contract for law students
LAW SCHOOL TOOL BOX — Today, we’re expanding on the topic of legal remedies for breach of contract, which we started covering in Episode 354.
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