AI’s Expanding Role in Law Schools and Legal Profession
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a significant force in law schools and the legal profession. At the ABA Techshow…
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Increase in Minority Law School Applicants Defies Expectations
Uncertainty surrounding college admissions hasn't deterred minority law school applicants this year. According to the Law School Admission Council, the…
Law Schools Embrace Artificial Intelligence Education to Meet Growing Demand
Introduction to AI in Legal Education As the artificial intelligence (AI) industry continues to flourish, many law schools are incorporating…
Columbia Law School Appoints New Dean
Introduction Columbia University has announced the appointment of Daniel Abebe, a University of Chicago law professor, as the new dean…
The Shifting Influence of U.S. News Law School Rankings
Historically, the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings were crucial for law schools' reputations and student enrollments. According…
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…
Georgetown Law Embraces STEM Majors
Summary of the Article Georgetown Law admissions dean Andy Cornblatt is particularly enthusiastic about applications from students with STEM (science,…
Federal Judge Dismisses Discrimination Lawsuit Against NYU Law Review
Summary of the Article: A Manhattan federal judge dismissed a race and sex discrimination lawsuit against NYU School of Law’s…
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,…
ABA Endorses Alternative Attorney Licensing Pathways
A Historic Shift in ABA Policy The American Bar Association (ABA) has endorsed new attorney licensing pathways that do not…
California Bar Considers Cutting Ties with NCBE Amid Financial Struggles
Financial Pressures Prompt Change The State Bar of California, facing significant financial challenges, had been poised to decide on a…
Cornell Law School Sets New Standard for Public Interest Loan Assistance
Cornell Law School will implement a groundbreaking expansion of its Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) starting in June, providing full…