How artificial intelligence will affect the legal profession in 2024
JD SUPRA — 2024 is slated to be the Year of Artificial Intelligence, and the legal industry won’t be left behind.
Read More about How artificial intelligence will affect the legal profession in 2024Advise on using digital platform AI Lawyer in legal practice
MICROSOFT START — AI in the legal industry isn’t going anywhere. If you’re an attorney or law firm owner who stays up to date on legal technology, you might have stumbled on different articles related to artificial intelligence.
Read More about Advise on using digital platform AI Lawyer in legal practiceProposed White House budget aims to increase Pell Grants
INSIDE HIGHER ED — President Biden wants $2.1 billion next fiscal year to increase the Pell Grant and cover a funding gap in the $29 billion program that could lead to eligibility cuts if not addressed.
Read More about Proposed White House budget aims to increase Pell GrantsEducation Department begins to send financial data to colleges after months of FAFSA delays
STAR TRIBUNE — After months of delays and technical hiccups, some colleges and universities have started to receive federal data they need to put together financial aid offers for incoming students, the Biden administration said Monday.
Read More about Education Department begins to send financial data to colleges after months of FAFSA delaysVirginia governor Glenn Youngkin signs bill banning legacy preferences at Virginia’s public universities
NPR — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a new bill into law on Friday that will end the use of legacy admissions at the state’s public colleges and universities.
Read More about Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin signs bill banning legacy preferences at Virginia’s public universitiesUniversities reinstate standardized test requirements after removing them during COVID-19
PITTSBURG POST GAZETTE — A new, digitized version of the SAT, implemented this past weekend, is shorter and aims to improve the test-taking experience. But questions remain over whether universities should require SAT and ACT scores as pandemic-induced test-optional policies reach their expiration dates.
Read More about Universities reinstate standardized test requirements after removing them during COVID-19A look at the different aspects of sports law
SPORTS BUSINESS JOURNAL — When applying to law school, I sought schools with “sports law” programs. I had been an athlete my entire life, through college, and wanted to combine my love of sports with a legal career.
Read More about A look at the different aspects of sports lawArizona launches training program for legal advocates to increase access to justice
LAWSITES — Training kicked off last month in Arizona for a new class of legal advocates who will work at community-based organizations throughout the state to provide free limited-scope legal help to clients in domestic violence and housing matters.
Read More about Arizona launches training program for legal advocates to increase access to justiceABA Litigation Section publishes guide for women lawyers
ABA — The Litigation Section of the American Bar Association has published “Her Story: The Resilient Woman Lawyer’s Guide to Conquering Obstacles, Book 2,” edited by Teresa M. Beck, Alicia M. Menendez and Shayna M. Steinfeld.
Read More about ABA Litigation Section publishes guide for women lawyersStudy co-authored by Denver Law professor John Bliss looks at law school student assessment reforms
THE JURIST — Without question, one of the primary goals, if not the main goal, of legal education is to assist students with their learning endeavors, as they prepare for their future careers.
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