A brief history of America’s first law school
BLOOMBERG LAW – It’s America’s first law school, at least according to its sign in rural Litchfield, Connecticut.
Read More about A brief history of America’s first law schoolCampbell Law launches “3+3” program
CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY – Campbell Law Dean J. Rich Leonard has announced that the law school now has an accelerated dual degree option for students seeking to earn undergraduate and juris doctor degrees in record time.
Read More about Campbell Law launches “3+3” programDebate arises over the rise of juris masters program offerings at law schools
BLOOMBERG LAW – Law school leaders say these one-year programs are of value in an increasingly complex world. Critics say the schools have just invented a new overpriced degree.
Read More about Debate arises over the rise of juris masters program offerings at law schoolsSalaries for new law school graduates rise, employment rate remains flat
NALP – Despite a drop in the number of jobs and the graduating class size, this year’s Selected Findings describe a flat employment rate of 86.7%, the same as was measured for the Class of 2014.
Read More about Salaries for new law school graduates rise, employment rate remains flatNALP report finds fewer law school graduates entering private practice
WALL STREET JOURNAL – The number of law school graduates entering private practice after getting their degrees has shrunk to the lowest level in nearly two decades, according to a new report.
Read More about NALP report finds fewer law school graduates entering private practiceNew York Law Journal: Special feature for law school students
NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL – A special edition.
Read More about New York Law Journal: Special feature for law school studentsA look at benefits at Big Law firms after entry-level salary bump
BLOOMBERG BNA – A number of big law firms in the past few months have increased the salaries of first-year associates to $180,000—but that’s not the only thing firms are doing to attract and retain talent.
Read More about A look at benefits at Big Law firms after entry-level salary bumpRevenue increase for law firms in first half of 2016 due to higher rates, not greater demand
NEW YORK TIMES – An increase in revenue for law firms in the first half of this year came largely from higher lawyer billing rates rather than greater demand for services, according to Citi Private Bank’s quarterly report on the legal industry.
Read More about Revenue increase for law firms in first half of 2016 due to higher rates, not greater demandASU Law unveils new state-of-the-art building
DOWNTOWN PHOENIX JOURNAL – After two years of construction, ASU’s Center for Law and Society will officially open in downtown Phoenix on Monday, August 15.
Read More about ASU Law unveils new state-of-the-art buildingBaylor Law School hosts workshop to help young lawyers open firms
TEXAS BAR BLOG – Young lawyers interested in opening their own law firms can get useful guidance at a two-day workshop at Baylor Law School August 18-19.
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