California Bar Exam test takers sue state bar over roll out of new exam

March 13, 2025

BLOOMBERG LAW — The company administering California’s February 2025 Bar Exam is facing a proposed class of test takers for “failing spectacularly” to run the licensing exam.

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Opinion: Law firms need wellness and inclusion initiatives

March 13, 2025

BLOOMBERG LAW — The legal profession is facing a critical moment. As conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion become increasingly polarized, the industry stands at a crossroads. 

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Opinion: How to build a more inclusive legal profession

March 13, 2025

MEDIUM — How would you invest those funds if you received $1,000,000 to create a more inclusive legal profession?

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A look at the career path of lawyers in Missouri 

March 13, 2025

OPPURTUNITY DESK — Law students don’t become lawyers overnight.

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KPMG becomes first big four accounting firm to practice law in the United States

March 13, 2025

LAW SITES — In a historic development for the legal profession, KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm, became the first Big Four firm with a subsidiary licensed to practice law in the United States, as the Arizona Supreme Court approved the application of KPMG Law US to be licensed as an alternative business structure

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Lawyers criticize Trump administrations challenges to attorneys and judges

March 13, 2025

THE WELL NEWS — The legal community is expressing outrage over President Donald Trump’s order Tuesday to cancel the security clearances and terminate government contracts with the law firm representing former special prosecutor Jack Smith.

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Opinion: Legal employers should worry more about AI literacy for lawyers than false citations

March 13, 2025

LAWYERS WEEKLY — As more lawyers face disciplinary actions for improperly using AI in the legal profession, the root cause has emerged as insufficient training and a lack of experience with AI rather than the often-discussed problem of AI hallucinations.

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AALS releases statement on executive branch compliance with court orders 

March 13, 2025
INSIDE HIGHER ED -- Law school groups are sounding the alarm over the Trump administration’s attempts to undermine the judicial branch, Bloomberg Law reported.  Read More about AALS releases statement on executive branch compliance with court orders 

ABA to pause enforcement of law school diversity standard amid federal policy changes 

March 13, 2025
BLOOMBERG LAW -- The American Bar Association is suspending enforcement of its diversity equity and inclusion mandate for law schools. Read More about ABA to pause enforcement of law school diversity standard amid federal policy changes 

Federal Judge blocks much of White House Executive Order that banned federal funds for DEI programs

March 13, 2025

NPR — A federal judge on Friday largely blocked sweeping executive orders from President Donald Trump that seek to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

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