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fromVulture
2 weeks ago

What's Next in Kim Kardashian's Journey to Become a Lawyer?

Kim Kardashian has graduated from her Law Office Study Program and is preparing for the California bar exam.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

An AI Program May Soon Be The One With The Best Grades In Your Study Group - Above the Law

AI is proving capable of excelling in law school exams, with notable improvements in performance.
The evolution of generative AI demonstrates its growing competence in complex tasks once thought exclusive to humans.
Law
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

What's Next in Kim Kardashian's Journey to Become a Lawyer?

Kim Kardashian has graduated from her Law Office Study Program and is preparing for the California bar exam.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

An AI Program May Soon Be The One With The Best Grades In Your Study Group - Above the Law

AI is proving capable of excelling in law school exams, with notable improvements in performance.
The evolution of generative AI demonstrates its growing competence in complex tasks once thought exclusive to humans.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

The Number Of Law Students Admitted Based On GRE Scores Is Growing - Above the Law

The LSAT is still the primary admissions test for law schools, but GRE usage is increasing.
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket 06.05.25 - Above the Law

In a surprising philanthropic gesture, an anonymous donor has contributed $10 million to Vermont Law School, prompting some to suggest the school humorously rename itself as the "Anonymous School of Law." This significant donation not only boosts the law school's endowment but also highlights the ongoing conversation about anonymity in charitable giving and the impact such contributions can have on legal education.
Intellectual property law
#social-justice
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Graduating law school students enter career at uncertain moment | amNewYork

Law school graduations in NYC highlight the intersection of education and social activism amid a tumultuous political climate.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Graduating law school students enter career at uncertain moment | amNewYork

Law school graduations in NYC highlight the intersection of education and social activism amid a tumultuous political climate.
#bar-exam
Online learning
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

South Dakota's Pilot Bar Alternative Switches Out Studying Outlines For Community Service - Above the Law

South Dakota allows law students to bypass the bar exam via an alternative licensure program focused on public service experience.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
NYC parents

What Will The New Bar Exam Look Like? Say Hello To The NextGen Bar Exam Blueprint - Above the Law

Online learning
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

South Dakota's Pilot Bar Alternative Switches Out Studying Outlines For Community Service - Above the Law

South Dakota allows law students to bypass the bar exam via an alternative licensure program focused on public service experience.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
NYC parents

What Will The New Bar Exam Look Like? Say Hello To The NextGen Bar Exam Blueprint - Above the Law

Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket 06.04.25 - Above the Law

Trump's plan to limit Birthright Citizenship is facing challenges in the 9th Circuit.
Tom Girardi sentenced to seven years for defrauding clients.
The DOJ's case against Harvard is weakening amid scrutiny.
Temple Law's trial team receives significant funding support.
Brick and mortar law firms are not the only career option for lawyers.
#california-bar-exam
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

California Bar Grading Screw-Up Resulted In Several False Failures - Above the Law

California Bar's mishaps with the February exam created confusion, affecting aspiring attorneys who were unjustly told they failed despite having passing grades.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

California Bar Reveals It Used AI For Exam Questions, Because Of Course It Did - Above the Law

California's Bar Exam process faced severe issues, and the introduction of AI-generated questions amid those problems raised further concerns for candidates.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California State Bar used AI to draft exam questions. Lawyers are not happy.

Artificial intelligence contributed to the February California bar exam, raising concerns and leading to calls for reform and independent review.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
California

The Number Of People Who Passed California's February Bar Exam Has Grown By The Hundreds - Above the Law

Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

California Bar Grading Screw-Up Resulted In Several False Failures - Above the Law

California Bar's mishaps with the February exam created confusion, affecting aspiring attorneys who were unjustly told they failed despite having passing grades.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

California Bar Reveals It Used AI For Exam Questions, Because Of Course It Did - Above the Law

California's Bar Exam process faced severe issues, and the introduction of AI-generated questions amid those problems raised further concerns for candidates.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California State Bar used AI to draft exam questions. Lawyers are not happy.

Artificial intelligence contributed to the February California bar exam, raising concerns and leading to calls for reform and independent review.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
California

The Number Of People Who Passed California's February Bar Exam Has Grown By The Hundreds - Above the Law

#professional-development
#diversity
Law
fromABA Journal
3 months ago

ABA Legal Ed council suspends accreditation standard focused on diversity

ABA suspends enforcement of diversity accreditation standards due to federal pressure against DEI policies.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 months ago

ABA Legal Ed council suspends accreditation standard focused on diversity

ABA suspends enforcement of diversity accreditation standards due to federal pressure against DEI policies.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Dean: Brooklyn Law School sees applications surge post-election

Applications to Brooklyn Law School increased by 21% after the presidential election, highlighting law's importance in problem-solving.
Cocktails
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

A Hallowed After-Work Tradition Has Slowly Disappeared. We're Only Now Realizing What We've Lost.

There has been a cultural shift in socializing among law students, affecting traditional gatherings like happy hours.
#brooklyn
#trump-administration
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Hundreds Of Harvard Law Alums Push Dean & Institution To Denounce Trump Administration's Revenge Streak - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago
Startup companies

Orange Shoe Law Firms? What Exactly Should We Call Biglaw Firms Cutting Deals With Donald Trump? - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Hundreds Of Harvard Law Alums Push Dean & Institution To Denounce Trump Administration's Revenge Streak - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago
Startup companies

Orange Shoe Law Firms? What Exactly Should We Call Biglaw Firms Cutting Deals With Donald Trump? - Above the Law

#constitutional-law
Social justice
frombrooklyneagle.com
1 month ago

Susan Herman reflects on RBG's legacy during fireside chat at Appellate Division

Professor Susan Herman emphasizes the enduring legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in advocating for civil liberties and women's rights.
Social justice
frombrooklyneagle.com
1 month ago

Susan Herman reflects on RBG's legacy during fireside chat at Appellate Division

Professor Susan Herman emphasizes the enduring legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in advocating for civil liberties and women's rights.
#law-school-rankings
US news
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Law Schools Dominating The Bar Exam - Who's Leading The Pack? (2024) - Above the Law

The 2024 bar exam pass rates for law school graduates have improved significantly, hitting 83%, the highest since the pandemic.
US news
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Law Schools Dominating The Bar Exam - Who's Leading The Pack? (2024) - Above the Law

The 2024 bar exam pass rates for law school graduates have improved significantly, hitting 83%, the highest since the pandemic.
#law-school
#affirmative-action
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

ABA Likely To Extend Suspension Of Diversity Requirement For Law School Accreditation - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
SF politics

Totally Serious And Not Made-Up Group Hijacks Michigan Law Listserv To 'Preserve Evidence' And Expose 'Unworthy' Students - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

ABA Likely To Extend Suspension Of Diversity Requirement For Law School Accreditation - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
SF politics

Totally Serious And Not Made-Up Group Hijacks Michigan Law Listserv To 'Preserve Evidence' And Expose 'Unworthy' Students - Above the Law

Law
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Retired Supreme Court justice and author Barry Kamins speaks on 'Search and Seizure'

Search and seizure laws are evolving, particularly regarding probable cause and new definitions of stops by law enforcement for public safety.
#political-influence
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Former DOJ official blasts interim D.C. U.S. attorney's hiring ban on Georgetown Law grads

The interim U.S. attorney's decision to blacklist Georgetown Law graduates over DEI initiatives is seen as unconstitutional and detrimental to legal education.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Former DOJ official blasts interim D.C. U.S. attorney's hiring ban on Georgetown Law grads

The interim U.S. attorney's decision to blacklist Georgetown Law graduates over DEI initiatives is seen as unconstitutional and detrimental to legal education.
#public-law-school
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Brooklyn Columbian Lawyers' April CLE tackles 'Estate Battles and Guardianship Nightmares'

It's different than the standard husband, wife, two kids, white picket fence scenario, highlighting how blended families introduce unique legal challenges not commonly addressed.
NYC politics
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

Judge our 14th Annual Patent Moot Court Competition

This year's competition necessitates a larger group of judges than usual, requiring expertise from those with a JD and IP law experience.
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

February Bar Exam MBE Score Sinks To All-Time Record Low - Again - Above the Law

The decrease in this February's mean represents a change in population and a change in overall performance. In four of the past five years, the MBE mean for California has been higher than the mean for the combined non-California jurisdictions, so it makes sense that removing California from the national pool might bring the national mean down slightly.
East Bay (California)
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

Bitcoin 2025 Conference Brings Back Highly Anticipated Legal Education Program

BTC Inc. is hosting a Continuing Legal Education program on Bitcoin at The Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Best Law Schools For Practical Training (2025) - Above the Law

Law schools are increasingly focusing on practical training to better prepare students for legal practice.
Women in technology
fromQNS
2 months ago

Women's Bar Association hosts legal careers panel for Queens high schoolers - QNS

High school students explored legal careers at a forum led by accomplished female professionals in the field.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

The LSU Law School Professor Free Speech Hot Potato Saga Continues - Above the Law

Ken Levy’s suspension raised significant questions about free speech and due process rights at LSU, leading to legal battles and public criticism of the university's decisions.
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