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Many Law Schools Lowering Admissions Requirements

Summary: Although it may now be easier to get accepted to law school, many students will be grossly unprepared and…

William Mitchell Pioneers Hybrid Online Law School Class

Summary: William Mitchell offers the first “hybrid” course law degree. Are online courses the wave of the future, this abstracted…

95 Percent of Law Schools Have Lowered Their Admission Standards

Summary: A recent NCBE report shows that 95 percent of universities have lowered their admission standards. We’ve heard enough about…

Harvard Law Fails to Adequately Handle Sexual Harassment Complaints

Summary: The Department of Education has determined Harvard Law has failed to properly respond to sexual harassment complaints. The Department…

Should Law Schools Teach about Rape?

Summary: A Harvard Professor notes that many law schools are toning down on teaching about rape. Should law schools teach…

New Financial Agreement Gives Hope to Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Summary: A new financial agreement will allow Thomas Jefferson School of Law to significantly reduce its debt and expenses. Earlier…

Prospective Law Students May Have Unrealistic Expectations about Law School

Summary: Kaplan conducted separate surveys that reveal what law students want from law schools, and what law schools really offer.…

Top Law Students in High Demand

Summary: Law school enrollment has declined across the nation, giving many prospective students access to lower tuition at various law schools. According to…

How Soon Before Law Schools Start Closing?

Summary: As law schools are doing more to raise enrollment than in 2009, there is indication some law schools may…

What Should Law School Applicants Do about Low GPA?

Summary: Advice for law school applicants with low GPAs. When should you let a low GPA discourage you from applying…

Lawmaker in Texas Files Bill to Establish New Law School

Summary: A lawmaker from the state of Texas has filed a bill that if turned into law would establish a new…

Law Student Wins Scholarship for Story of Devastating Car Accident and Dishonest Lawyer

Summary: Law student Carol Greer receives scholarship for relating her experience with a dishonest lawyer after a traumatic car accident.…