Podcast: Advice on preparing for the bar exam
BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Today, we’re speaking with guest Stephanie Acosta – Director of Legal Education at UWorld (which acquired Themis Bar Review) – about how they develop comprehensive and engaging bar study materials.
Read More about Podcast: Advice on preparing for the bar examHawai’i to adopt NextGen Bar Exam starting in 2028
HAWAI’I STATE JUDICIARY — The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has announced that beginning with the July 2028 administration of the Hawaiʻi bar examination, it will adopt the NextGen Bar Exam developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
Read More about Hawai’i to adopt NextGen Bar Exam starting in 2028Federal hiring freeze causes government agencies to skip university recruiting events
BLOOMBERG LAW — Federal agencies are pulling out of on-campus recruiting events at law schools, following through on President Donald Trump’s directive to freeze hiring.
Read More about Federal hiring freeze causes government agencies to skip university recruiting eventsHow law students can address concerns over changes in federal loan policies
ACCESS LEX INSTITUTE — Are you a law student concerned about possible changes to the Grad PLUS Loan program, a public servant working towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) but unsure if the program will remain, or a borrower worried about having an affordable option to repay your federal loans?
Read More about How law students can address concerns over changes in federal loan policiesBloomberg Law announces law school innovation program finalists
PR NEWSWIRE — Bloomberg Law today announced that it has named 10 finalists in its Law School Innovation Program, now in its third year. The program aims to identify, recognize, and connect the law schools that are pioneering educational innovations that benefit their students, their schools, and the legal field.
Read More about Bloomberg Law announces law school innovation program finalistsBloomberg Law Innovation Program recognizes four law schools for career building programs
BLOOMBERG LAW — A typical law school education gives students standard doctrinal coursework, trains them in legal research and writing, and provides other courses to help them prepare for the bar exam.
Read More about Bloomberg Law Innovation Program recognizes four law schools for career building programsSurvey finds that law student alcohol intake decreased in 2024
BLOOMBERG LAW — Data from Bloomberg Law’s recent Path to Practice survey suggests an encouraging change in law student drinking behavior: The percentage of law students who reported that their alcohol intake had increased during law school is going down
Read More about Survey finds that law student alcohol intake decreased in 2024Advice on how to use a thesis in a law school application essay
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — A law school personal statement can take various forms. The voice, tone, content, storyline and structure will depend on who you are and what you’re writing about.
Read More about Advice on how to use a thesis in a law school application essayBARBRI acquires digital law school learning platform Quimbee
KOIN — BARBRI, a trusted global leader in legal education, announces the acquisition of Quimbee, a digital learning innovator for law school study aids that has redefined the student learning experience.
Read More about BARBRI acquires digital law school learning platform QuimbeePodcast: Advice on searching for a job while in the second semester of law school
LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX PODCAST — In this episode, we discuss job search strategies for 1L and 2L students in their second semester. We address key issues such as lack of interview responses or offers, and whether it’s worth it to wait for your dream job.
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