Podcast: A look at the history and future of the bar exam

November 11, 2024

LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Today, we’re thrilled to have with us Dean Jackie Gardina of The Colleges of Law in Santa Barbara and Ventura here to talk about the history, current state, and future changes of the bar exam. 

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Early law school admission data shows an increase in applications

November 7, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Law school applications are on track to increase this year, according to early predictive data from the Law School Admissions Council.

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Usha R. Rodrigues named dean of University of Georgia Law

November 7, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Usha R. Rodrigues, associate dean for faculty development, M.E. Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law and University Professor, has been named the next dean of the University of Georgia School of Law.

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Charleston Law dean Larry Cunningham to step down; Jonathan A. Marcantel appointed interim dean

November 7, 2024

CHARLESTON SCHOOL OF LAW — The Charleston School of Law Dean and Provost Larry Cunningham has accepted a new position as Clerk of Court for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.

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A look at HBCU law schools across the country

November 7, 2024

AFRO TECH — Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a pivotal role in educating African American students and fostering leadership within the legal profession. 

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Advice for women on choosing to apply to law school

November 7, 2024

HER CAMPUS — As an undergraduate student with aspirations of attending law school, I know I am not the only one who fears I know absolutely nothing. I am petrified, to say the least. Countless questions, doubts, and anxieties plague most undergraduate students, and a quick Google search only provides a little clarity. The search

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Advice for first-year law students on preparing for final exams

November 7, 2024

THE NATIONAL JURIST — As your first set of law school final exams approaches, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed about how to begin preparing.

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Advice on distinguishing yourself while applying to law school

November 7, 2024

THE NATIONAL JURIST — As of the time I’m writing this, applicants to law school in the current admissions cycle are up almost 25%. And applications are up about a whopping 35%.

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Podcast: Advice for completing parts of the civil procedure section of the bar exam

November 7, 2024

BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing a topic from Civil Procedure – specifically, when is a pleading conclusory under the Twombly/Iqbal standard for assessing Rule 12(b)(6) motions to dismiss.

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Podcast: A look at executive functioning skills law students with ADHD can use while studying

November 7, 2024

LAW SCHOOL PODCAST — Today, we have ADHD and executive function coach Emily Haan with us to talk about some techniques students can use to be successful in law school. 

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