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Long live the LSAT: ABA keeps admissions test requirement

In a surprise move, the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates rejected a proposed accreditation change on Feb. 6 to no longer require an entrance exam requirement.

“Most stressful occupation in America”: Lawyers

Law is the most stressful occupation, according to a recent analysis made by the Washington Post, which used data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Maine Law ditches ugly building for a new facility in downtown Portland

The University of Maine School of Law opened its new campus to students in downtown Portland on Jan. 17, a move that ended its residence in one of what was described as America’s ugliest university buildings, and marked a move into the heart of downtown Portland.

ChatGPT gets a passing grade on 4 Minnesota Law exams

ChatGPT, which was unveiled in November as the latest creation by OpenAI, is taking the world by storm — legal education included.

A lawyer walks into a party: How to avoid giving free legal advice

It finally happened, the moment I had been dreaming of since I first applied to law school: someone tried to ask me for free legal advice.

Diversity improvements make law school history

The incoming class of 2022 is the most diverse entering class in law school history, according to data from the American Bar Association, and as reported by the Law School Admission Council, also known as LSAC.
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Seattle University opens scholarship to law students in India

Seattle University School of Law is offering a scholarship to students from India who want to earn an LL.M., with support from a donation by the Satya and Rao Remala Family Foundation.

Emory Law introduces an initiative to help diversify environmental lawyers

Emory University School of Law has a newly established diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program with goals to grow diversity in the practice of environmental law.

Associate diversity increases, even as partnerships fall behind

There was an increase in diversity in the summer associate and associate ranks, with progress continuing to lag behind at the partnership level.

What to do if you’re disappointed with first-semester law school grades

Getting those top grades in law school is especially challenging because you’re competing against the best of the best. If you’re disappointed with your first-semester law school grades, you’re not alone and there’s no need to panic. Follow these steps to get back on track!

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