ABA receives public support for proposal to eliminate standardized testing from law school admissions
INSIDE HIGHER ED — In April, the American Bar Association’s Council on Legal Education, which accredits 196 law schools across the U.S., proposed eliminating a requirement that accredited schools use the Law School Admission Test or some equivalent “valid and reliable” standardized test in their admissions process. The ABA council clarified that law schools “would remain…
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FIND LAW — Incoming law school students are likely relieved to hear that after a record-breaking 2021, the number of law school applications has returned to the mean. Incoming 1Ls are less likely to face overenrolled classes, particularly considering that law schools were careful this cycle to delay acceptance letters in anticipation of another high-application…
Read More about Law School Applications Back to Normal Levels2021 law graduate employment at 15-year high
REUTERS — Demand for legal talent at large law firms drove employment and salary figures for the law school class of 2021 to historic peaks, according to new data released Thursday. The overall employment rate for 2021 law school graduates increased to 91.9%, a record last reached by the class of 2007, according to figures released by…
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REUTERS — A new survey from the American Bar Association indicates that law students don’t find online class to be so bad after all, and may even at times prefer this approach. Slightly more than half of law students who participated in the survey—52%—said they would choose a Zoom class where everyone is remote over one that…
Read More about Online course options gain popularity among law studentsBloomberg survey explores opinions on the bar exam
BLOOMBERG LAW — Last week, thousands of law school graduates gathered across the country to tackle one of several hurdles to becoming a licensed attorney in the US: the bar exam. The current format and process of the exam have spurred controversial discussions in recent years, which only heightened with the onset of the pandemic…
Read More about Bloomberg survey explores opinions on the bar examA look at the challenges faced by pregnant bar exam test-takers
BUZZFEED NEWS — “It sounds hyperbolic, but it’s basically saying to someone, ‘You can either be a mom or you can be a lawyer — which one do you choose? You can either take this bar exam, or you can feed your baby — which one do you want to do?’ And which one do you…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Although it’s typical for law students to acquire a six-figure debt burden during law school, it’s possible to earn a J.D. without paying a cent of tuition. That’s what happens when you win a full scholarship. Given the current economic tumult, aspiring attorneys may be especially eager to save…
Read More about How to find and apply for law school funding and scholarshipsUC Irvine Law professor Bryant Garth appointed interim director of the American Bar Foundation
AMERICAN BAR FOUNDATION — Bryant Garth, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California-Irvine School of Law, will become the Interim Director of the American Bar Foundation (ABF), effective September 1, 2022.
Read More about UC Irvine Law professor Bryant Garth appointed interim director of the American Bar FoundationGeorge Washington University Law’s Carmia N. Caesar discusses the founding of the AALS Section on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Professionals
GW LAW — The Section on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Professionals promotes the communication of ideas, interests, and activities among members of the Section; with a primary focus on race, equity, and commitment to the inclusion of all historically excluded law school populations. When appropriate, the Section will also make recommendations to the Association…
Read More about George Washington University Law’s Carmia N. Caesar discusses the founding of the AALS Section on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging ProfessionalsBloomberg Law announces new Law School Innovation Program
CISION PR NEWSWIRE — Bloomberg Law today announced a new program to recognize law schools and their faculty and staff that have implemented and led innovative programs into their curricula that advance new methodologies and approaches to student instruction, legal technology implementation and usage, experiential learning, and other facets of legal education.
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