Above the Law Blog Founder David Lat in Critical Condition with COVID-19 Infection
High-profile attorney David Lat is in critical condition at NYU Langone Medical Center after being diagnosed with coronavirus, according to…
ABA’s New Task Force Addresses Legal Needs Arising From Coronavirus
Summary: ABA sets up a task force of volunteering legal experts to address legal needs that arise from coronavirus pandemic.…
What Does COVID-19 Mean for the Legal Economy?
As the effects of the coronavirus outbreak hit the legal economy and legal jobs in the United States, the damage…
Is an LLM Degree Worth It?
Fierce competition in the legal job field is prompting law firms to take stern steps to bolster their profiles. Holding…
Congressman Matt Gaetz and Other Politicians Now Under Quarantine
Summary: With over 2,500 cases, COVID-19 has become a national problem that appears to be getting out of hand. On…
The Robert Durst Murder Trial Starts: All You Need to Know About ‘The Jinx’ Villain
Summary: Police believe Robert Durst killed his friend-turned-blackmailer, he says he’s innocent After two decades of waiting, the murder trial…
How to Decide if Refinancing Law School Loans is Right for You
Summary: Refinancing your law school loan debt is a useful money-saving move, but is it right for you? With the…
Nazi Flag at Bernie Sanders Rally Gets Person Kicked Out
Summary: White Supremacist Unfurls Nazi Flag at Arizona Sanders Rally A man shouting “Heil Hitler” and waving a Nazi flag…
How to Bridge the Gap from Law School to Law Firm
For law students, legal education and the practice of law might seem worlds apart. Many times young lawyers first entering…
Facebook Flags Donald Trump Post ‘Partly False’ After Biden’s Protest
Photo by Michael Stokes Summary: Facebook labeled a video posted by President Donald Trump as “partly false.” On Monday, Facebook joined Twitter in…
How Should You Negotiate a Law School Scholarship?
Summary: Many law schools and admitted students engage in scholarship discussions beyond the original award offered. As many aspiring law…
Woody Allen’s Publisher Cancels His Memoir After Outrage and Staff Walkouts
Hachette Book Group (HBG) has decided to cancel the planned release of Woody Allen’s autobiography 'Apropos Of Nothing' after its…