Tag: Legal education
Key Moment for the Bar Exam: What You Need to Know
The bar exam is currently undergoing significant changes, with California creating its own exam, the ABA approving new pathways to licensure, and states lowering bar pass cut scores. This flurry of activity has experts...
Top Entertainment Law Schools: Rankings and Trends (2024)
If you're looking to make a name for yourself in the world of entertainment law, you might want to consider attending one of the top law schools for aspiring entertainment lawyers. The Hollywood Reporter...
Remembering the Legacy of Former ABA President Tommy Wells
Former ABA President Tommy Wells passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and dedication to the legal profession. During his time as president from 2008 to 2009, Wells played a crucial role...
2024 China Fellowship Winners Announced by Jones Day
Jones Day, a global law firm with a strong commitment to advancing the rule of law, recently announced the winners of the 2024 Jones Day International Legal Fellowship Award. This prestigious award is given...
Navigating the Challenges: ABA President Mary Smith Issues Warning
During the recent 2024 ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago, ABA President Mary Smith issued a powerful warning about the threats facing American democracy. Addressing the ABA House of Delegates, Smith emphasized the critical role...
Record-High Law School Application Rates Amid Continued Surge
So, like, apparently law schools are, you know, getting tons of applications this year. Like, a lot. Some schools are seeing, like, a 20% to 30% increase in applications. And get this, the Law...
Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund Program Lawsuit by Conservative Group
So, like, there's this lawsuit happening, right? A bunch of conservative folks are all bent out of shape about the ABA's scholarship program. They're saying it's like, super discriminatory and against federal law and...
Oregon Shifts to Supervised Practice for Bar Exam Success.
Oregon's Shift to Supervised Practice for Bar Exam SuccessWhen the Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners introduced the Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination last May, there was a mix of anticipation and anxiety among the...
Uniting the Legal Profession: Incoming ABA President Bill Bay’s Call for Solidarity
Incoming ABA President Bill Bay emphasized the importance of unity and solidarity within the legal profession during the passing of the gavel ceremony at the 2024 ABA Annual Meeting. Bay drew inspiration from the...








