New York’s “Clock Should Stop Act” Aims to Safeguard Bar Exam Takers
New York, August 2025 — In response to a medical emergency during the July New York State bar exam, state…
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LSAC Hit with Class Action Over Alleged “Pay-to-Play” Fees
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) is facing a major class action lawsuit in federal court in Philadelphia, accused of…
The Most Conservative Law Schools in 2025
For students seeking a law school with a predominantly conservative student body, the Princeton Review has ranked the top programs…
The Law Schools With the Most Diverse Faculties in 2025: Full List, Methodology, and Why It Matters
Prospective law students increasingly care about who is teaching them—and whether faculty reflect the clients and communities they’ll serve. The…
Bar Exam Crisis: 5 Lessons From New York’s Near-Fatal Testing Incident
A July 30 medical emergency at a New York bar-exam site has reignited national scrutiny of how the exam is…
The Best Law Schools for State Clerkships (2025): Paths to Local Bench Experience
State court clerkships are one of the most reliable springboards to litigation careers, government roles, and judicial networks—especially for attorneys…
Bar Exam Taker Reportedly Suffers Heart Attack During Test Administration
A recent bar exam session in Kentucky took a tragic and alarming turn after an exam taker reportedly experienced a…
The Best Law Schools for Non‑Traditional Students in 2025
As the legal profession evolves, so does the path to becoming a lawyer. In 2025, a growing number of law…
NCBE Stands Firm on 2026 Launch of New National Bar Exam Despite Pushback
Amid growing calls for a delay, the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) is standing by its plan to debut…
Class of 2024 Achieves Historic Employment Milestone in Legal Industry
The U.S. legal job market hit a historic high with the graduating law class of 2024 posting the strongest employment…
New Law School ROI Report Reveals Stark Lifetime Earnings Gaps Across U.S. Law Schools
JDJournal Exclusive | July 2025 A groundbreaking new analysis from BCG Attorney Search sheds light on the dramatic disparities in…
California Bar Exam Meltdown: Former Director Blames Rushed Overhaul for February 2025 Disaster
Summary: California’s legal licensing process hit a wall after the State Bar fast-tracked simultaneous changes to both the content and…