Penn Carey Law launches data ethics certificate program for law students
THE NATIONAL JURIST — University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice offers a new certificate on data ethics that is available to University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School students.
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NCBE — The New York State Court of Appeals has announced that it will administer the NextGen bar exam beginning in July 2028. Thirty jurisdictions have now announced plans to adopt the NextGen exam; seven jurisdictions will first administer the new exam in 2026, thirteen in 2027, and ten in 2028
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ABA JOURNAL — New York, the jurisdiction with the largest number of bar candidates, will adopt the NextGen bar exam as it considers rejiggering the state-specific part of the exam, too, according to the New York Court of Appeals.
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VIRGINIA BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS — The Virginia Board of Bar Examiners (the Board) has announced its decision to adopt a new test format for the bar exam, the NextGen Bar Exam, developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). The first administration of the NextGen Bar Exam in Virginia will take place in…
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FORBES — Whether or not you like it, as long as there are laws and conflicts, there will be the need for lawyers and legal assistance. While we may never replace human lawyers with fully autonomous AI counterparts, AI is already helping to make the legal profession more efficient and effective.
Read More about A look at current trends in legal technologyUS Department of Justice investigation finds law grads with past substance-use disorders faced discrimination when applying to practice in Tennessee
ABA JOURNAL — Would-be Tennessee lawyers encountered unlawful disability discrimination when they were required to submit to “burdensome examinations” and conditions triggered by their past diagnosis or treatment for a substance-use disorder or a mental health disorder, the U.S. Department of Justice has concluded.
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DAILY JOURNAL — Seasoned attorneys can bring out the best in their baby lawyers with these tips for understanding and guiding them through that overwhelming first year.
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FORBES — Artificial intelligence is transforming the legal industry just as it is reshaping almost every other sector of industry.
Read More about A look at legal technology trends coming to law firms in 2025Study finds that most lawyers do not use artificial intelligence to help with growing workloads
ABA JOURNAL — A new study has found that most legal professionals are not yet using artificial intelligence to address increasing workload challenges.
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REUTERS — As we enter the new year, it’s time to gaze into our crystal balls and predict what’s ahead under the new administration. Am Law 100 firms, known for their sophisticated practices in regulatory, transactional, and litigation areas, are likely to see increased opportunities as demand grows in response to shifting governmental priorities.
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