Law Schools Confront a Surge in Applicants and a New Era of Political and Ethical Screening
Law schools across the United States are experiencing an unexpected boom in applications—a surge that’s forcing admissions offices to confront…
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Brown University Stands Firm on Academic Freedom, Rejects Trump’s “Compact”
In a move celebrated by advocates for academic independence, Brown University has formally rejected an invitation to join the Trump…
Why the Law School Tuition Bubble Is Finally Softening — And What It Means for You
Ever paid for prestige—or at least thought you were? For years, prospective lawyers have been coaxed into astronomical law school…
Federal Court Rules Trump Administration’s Harvard Funding Cuts Unlawful
Boston, September 3, 2025 — In a landmark ruling that could reshape the balance of power between universities and the…
Critics Blast Harvard Task Forces’ Recommendations
In response to the Israel-Hamas war, Harvard University created task forces aimed at addressing various biases, including anti-Muslim, anti-Arab, anti-Palestinian,…
Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination at Northwestern University’s Law School
A recent lawsuit filed by a conservative group accuses Northwestern University's Law School of discriminatory hiring practices, favoring women and…
University of the Arts Sued Over Abrupt Closure
Lawsuit Alleges Violation of Employment Laws Employees of the University of the Arts have filed a lawsuit against the institution,…
Attorneys General Urge ABA to Revise Diversity Standards in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling
Attorneys general from 21 states are pressing the American Bar Association (ABA) to modify its diversity standards for law school…
ABA Council Examines Standards for Online Law Schools Accreditation
The American Bar Association's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar recently convened in Chicago on May 17,…
Law Schools to Gain Insight into Applicants’ Educational and Economic Backgrounds
Introduction Law schools may soon have access to more detailed information about the educational and economic challenges faced by applicants…
Signs of Decline in Influence
After years of dominating the legal education landscape, U.S. News' law school rankings are showing signs of waning influence, marked…
The Shifting Landscape of DEI Initiatives at UT Austin
The University of Texas at Austin finds itself at the epicenter of a nationwide debate surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…