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Maria Lenin Laus

Top Law Firms Strike Back: WilmerHale, Perkins Coie, and Jenner & Block Challenge Trump Executive Orders

Introduction: Trump Targets U.S. Law Firms In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration has launched a series of executive orders…

Trump Targets Big Law Firms: WilmerHale and Jenner Sue, Skadden and Milbank Cut Deals

Constitutional Showdown as Law Firms Respond to Executive Orders Targeting Their Clients, Hiring Practices, and Pro Bono Work In an…

Breaking Barriers: The Hidden Challenges First-Generation Law Students Face—and How to Overcome Them

Introduction: The Silent Struggle of First-Generation Law Students Law school is a rigorous intellectual and emotional journey, but for first-generation…

Workplace Misconduct in U.S. Courts: Survey Shows 8% Face Harassment or Discrimination

Alarming Results from U.S. Judiciary Workplace Survey Reveal Widespread Misconduct and Urgent Need for Reform Introduction: A First-Ever Look Inside…

The Evolving Skill Set for Aspiring Lawyers in 2025: What Law Students and New Attorneys Must Know

Introduction: A Changing Legal Profession The legal profession is undergoing a profound transformation. While academic excellence and analytical reasoning remain…

Federal Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Disqualify Her in Trump Executive Order Case Targeting Perkins Coie

Federal Judge Beryl Howell Denies DOJ Effort to Disqualify Her in High-Stakes Trump Executive Order Lawsuit In a forceful rebuke…

Federal Hiring Freeze Shakes Legal Careers: Law Students Reeling from Revoked Offers and Canceled Internships

Introduction: Legal Dreams Put on Ice President Donald Trump's sweeping federal hiring freeze has sent shockwaves through the legal community.…

ABA and Bar Associations Unite Against Trump’s Targeting of Legal Professionals

In an unprecedented show of unity, more than 50 state, local, and national bar associations have issued a scathing rebuke…

Trump Targets Jenner & Block in Unprecedented Executive Order Amid Legal Retaliation Campaign

In a dramatic move on March 25, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order targeting the high-profile law…

Latham & Watkins Ends On-Campus Interviews: What It Means for Law Students and the Future of Big Law Hiring

In a groundbreaking move reflecting the shifting landscape of legal recruitment, Latham & Watkins has officially ended its participation in on-campus interviews (OCIs) at…

Law School Applicants Demand Clear AI Policies Amid Rising Use of ChatGPT in Admissions

Law School Applicants Call for Transparent AI Policies in the Admissions Process With the widespread use of generative AI tools…

Trump Orders Crackdown on “Frivolous Litigation” by Law Firms Targeting U.S. Government

President Donald Trump has escalated his campaign against what he describes as politically motivated and frivolous legal challenges by ordering…