Study examines the benefits of hybrid work in law firms
ABA JOURNAL — How does a firm incentivize its lawyers to come back into the building? Promise each attorney who treks into the firm every day a big office with a shiny nameplate? Bring in a barista? Comfortable communal space? An in-house medical clinic? Cupcakes?
Read More about Study examines the benefits of hybrid work in law firmsDemocratic attorneys general defend diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts as federal directives aim to dismantle them
BLOOMBERG LAW — Many of the corporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs under Trump administration scrutiny are legal and reduce workplace bias and harassment, Democratic state attorneys general said in a guidance document.
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THE NATIONAL JURIST — New research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half reveals that most legal professionals are satisfied in their current roles, leading to fewer workers planning to make a career move in 2025.
Read More about Consulting form research finds that 74% of legal professionals are happy with their jobsOpinion: How pro bono initiatives exemplify the best of the legal profession
LEGAL READER — The concept of pro bono (Latin for “the public good”) has long been a cornerstone of the legal profession.
Read More about Opinion: How pro bono initiatives exemplify the best of the legal professionInternational Bar Association Future of Legal Services Commission releases report on threats to the legal profession
LAW FUEL — According to the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Future of Legal Services Commission (FLSC), artificial intelligence (AI) is a crucial topic that the legal profession needs to focus on more in the short-term.
Read More about International Bar Association Future of Legal Services Commission releases report on threats to the legal professionAdvocacy groups call for the investigation of ABA diversity clerkship hiring program
BLOOMBERG LAW — Advocacy groups on Monday asked the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate the American Bar Association over alleged bias in a diversity clerkship hiring program.
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BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Today, we’re speaking with guest Stephanie Acosta – Director of Legal Education at UWorld (which acquired Themis Bar Review) – about how they develop comprehensive and engaging bar study materials.
Read More about Podcast: Advice on preparing for the bar examHawai’i to adopt NextGen Bar Exam starting in 2028
HAWAI’I STATE JUDICIARY — The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has announced that beginning with the July 2028 administration of the Hawaiʻi bar examination, it will adopt the NextGen Bar Exam developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
Read More about Hawai’i to adopt NextGen Bar Exam starting in 2028UC Davis Law professor Raquel Aldana co-authors article on Latinas in the legal profession
UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF LAW — University of Pittsburgh Law Professor Sheila Vélez Martinez wrote in Jotwell about an article coauthored by Professor Raquel Aldana.
Read More about UC Davis Law professor Raquel Aldana co-authors article on Latinas in the legal professionABA opposes federal inquiries into bar association diversity, equity and inclusion
REUTERS — The American Bar Association urged the Trump administration to roll back its executive order calling for federal investigations into diversity and inclusion efforts by bar associations, citing the groups’ 1st Amendment rights.
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