ABA retracts statements on Israel-Gaza conflict following criticism

December 4, 2023

LAW.COM — The American Bar Association has withdrawn two of its statements on the conflict in Israel and Gaza, after public criticism from hundreds of lawyers. Over 900 U.S. lawyers signed an open letter condemning the ABA for two “troubling statements”—one made on October 9, and a second on October 17.

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ABA report finds shortage of civil legal aid lawyers

December 4, 2023

REUTERS — For every 10,000 Americans living in poverty, fewer than three civil legal aid attorneys are available to provide free legal help, a new ABA report has found.

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California Supreme Court strengthens ethics rules for state bar

December 4, 2023

REUTERS — The California Supreme Court on Tuesday adopted a package of ethics reforms for State Bar of California officials and judges, in the latest fallout from criticism over the regulatory agency’s oversight of disgraced attorney Tom Girardi.

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LLM graduates discuss building community and supporting each other

December 4, 2023

NATIONAL JURIST — A lot happens during the LL.M. year. Foreign-educated lawyers enrolled in these programs balance academic coursework and extracurricular activities. 

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Louisiana appeals court rules state bar association activities must be related to the legal profession

December 4, 2023

LOUISIANA RECORD — A federal appeals court has affirmed that the Louisiana State Bar Association violated a New Orleans attorney’s right to free speech and free association when it engaged in activities that were not germane to the legal profession.

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American Bar Association legal education section council to vote on free speech standard for law schools

November 27, 2023

REUTERS — The American Bar Association is expected on Friday to vote on new free speech rules for law schools—a long-gestating move that comes as campus clashes between Israeli and Palestinian supporters have intensified in recent weeks.

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Law schools offer courses on legal issues related to celebrities 

November 27, 2023

AP NEWS — A South Dakota law professor typically teaches about dense topics like torts and natural resources. But next semester, he and his fearless students are shaking things up by turning their attention to Taylor Swift.

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A look at the results of the July 2023 Multistate Bar Exam

November 27, 2023

JDJOURNAL — The Multistate Bar Exam (MBE) results for July 2023 have been released by the National Conference of Board Examiners, showcasing notable changes in scores and test-taker demographics compared to the previous year. 

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Indiana Supreme Court to review proposal that would allow graduates of nonaccredited law schools to take the bar exam

November 27, 2023

ABA JOURNAL — The Indiana Supreme Court is now seeking comment on a proposed amendment allowing graduates of non-American Bar Association-accredited law schools to sit for the Indiana bar exam.

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