Limited-license legal technicians in Washington state experience higher demand 

October 2, 2023

JOURNAL OF BUSINESS — A niche legal profession is shrinking in Washington state due to a state Supreme Court ruling that eliminated the certification of nonlawyer professionals to become limited license legal technicians.

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A look at diversity in the legal profession  

October 2, 2023

JD SUPRA — In a recent webinar, Leopard Solutions presented its latest insights into diversity trends, drawing from extensive data analysis and a comprehensive survey targeting Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) within the legal industry.

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New York Bar offers blueprint for diversity efforts in the legal profession

October 2, 2023

REUTERS — The New York State Bar Association on Wednesday offered an industrywide blueprint for maintaining and increasing the ranks of law students, judges, and attorneys from groups that have traditionally been underrepresented within the legal profession while staying within the bounds of the law.

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Advice on adapting to changes in the legal profession

October 2, 2023

THE NATIONAL LAW REVIEW — In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the legal sector is not immune to change. Here are lawyers can adapt and thrive in this shifting environment.

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Lewis & Clark Law hosts Environmental Distinguished Visitor Event and Lecture

September 28, 2023

LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — Professor Emerita Helen Kang of Golden Gate University Law School is the Lewis & Clark Law featured speaker at the 35th Distinguished Visitor Lecture.

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Law deans mourn the death of former Temple Law dean JoAnne Epps

September 28, 2023

LAW.COM — Following the sudden and untimely death of JoAnne Epps, who had been serving as Temple University’s acting president since April—and had served as dean of Temple University’s Beasley School of Law from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2016— law deans across the country paid tribute to her legacy.

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Federalist Society panelists in favor of proposed ABA law school accreditation rule on free speech

September 27, 2023

REUTERS — Law schools would benefit from a proposed accreditation rule requiring them to adopt free speech protections, panelists assembled by the Federalist Society said Monday.

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July 2023 Florida bar exam results

September 27, 2023

FLORIDA BAR NEWS — The Supreme Court of Florida releases the following Bar examination statistical information.

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Podcast: What not to do when looking for jobs after graduating from law school

September 27, 2023

LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking to ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about job hunting practices that are typically not great ideas and aren’t going to help you secure a job.

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Podcast: Advice on managing stress while preparing for the bar exam

September 27, 2023

BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re excited to welcome Ryan Zajic – a senior legal content developer at UWorld and a licensed attorney in the state of Nebraska, and Dr. Janani Krishnaswami – a certified physician in preventative medicine, internal medicine, and lifestyle. 

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