How generative artificial intelligence has affected the legal profession
THOMSON REUTERS — A lot of the conversation around GenAI is focused on internal efficiencies and client deliverables, but as today’s legal professionals become more familiar with GenAI, it will inevitably have a major impact on training, recruiting, and people management as well.
Read More about How generative artificial intelligence has affected the legal professionWhat the results of the election could mean for higher education
INSIDE HIGHER ED — After a divisive and historic election, Donald J. Trump emerged Wednesday with enough electoral votes to return to the White House in January. He’ll be the country’s second-ever president to serve two nonconsecutive terms.
Read More about What the results of the election could mean for higher educationOpinion: America needs to do more to prepare students for college
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — Fifteen years ago, a broad coalition of foundations, nonprofits and educators launched a bold effort to reform the vast system of college remedial education that was destroying the higher education opportunities of millions of students.
Read More about Opinion: America needs to do more to prepare students for collegeA look at programs offering tuition assistance to Native American students
DIVERSE ISSUE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — Michigan State University (MSU) will offer in-state tuition to out-of-state Native American students through their Native American Tuition Advantage Program (NATAP), beginning in Fall 2025.
Read More about A look at programs offering tuition assistance to Native American studentsUtah Supreme Court releases plan that would allow for attorney licensure through practice
REUTERS — Utah is forging ahead with a proposal to allow law graduates to become licensed without taking the bar exam, following the lead of a handful of other states that have adopted alternative licensing pathways in recent years.
Read More about Utah Supreme Court releases plan that would allow for attorney licensure through practicePodcast: How to complete real property topics on the bar exam
BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Today, we’re taking a bird’s eye view of some key Real Property topics we’ve covered in our “Listen and Learn” series. Specifically, we’re focusing on property ownership and interests. Next week, we’ll discuss property regulation and transfer.
Read More about Podcast: How to complete real property topics on the bar examPodcast: A look at the history and future of the bar exam
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.
Read More about Podcast: A look at the history and future of the bar examEarly law school admission data shows an increase in applications
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Law school applications are on track to increase this year, according to early predictive data from the Law School Admissions Council.
Read More about Early law school admission data shows an increase in applicationsUsha R. Rodrigues named dean of University of Georgia Law
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.
Read More about Usha R. Rodrigues named dean of University of Georgia LawCharleston Law dean Larry Cunningham to step down; Jonathan A. Marcantel appointed interim dean
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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