Matt Pramschufer

Why certificate programs are not good for legal education

Several law schools have developed so-called certificate programs, wherein students can receive a separate certificate (beyond their...

What to look for in a mentor

In thinking about the great legal mentors that I've had during my career, I realized that there...

How a legal academic would choose a law school

Many law schools are competing to survive, and some rightfully won't exist ten years from now. Prospective law...

Why decline in bar passage means it’s time to re-evaluate admissions standards

The Bar exam is a regulatory system designed to protect consumers and the need for it is greater...

Should law schools merge, dissolve or adapt?

A recent article here highlighted that top law schools are admitting fewer minority students while lower-ranked institutions...

Tackling the MBE: Don’t forget your common sense

While preparing for the bar, you will hear from dozens of people (friends, tutors, professors) with opinions...
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How to choose which professors to take

Law students typically are faced with asymmetrical information problems in deciding which classes and professors to take....

How schools should act when it comes to transfer requests

The American Bar Association, which accredits U.S. law schools, mandates that schools demonstrate both efforts and success...

The problem with forcing law students to take professionalism oaths

I Swear!  Or should I? During my first year at law school — so many years ago —...

Why does the ABA have a secret email list?

I often write about freedom of information statutes and policies. These important laws try to ensure greater...

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