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Law schools introduce a wave of new online and hybrid options

Several law schools have either recently announced or plan to soon announce new online and hybrid options for law students, including Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Santa Clara University School of Law and William & Mary College of Law.

University of Arizona pushing alternative to the LSAT

A new study shows that JD-Next, an online course and test for pre-law students, is a “valid and reliable” predictor of law school performance and could be a better predictor for diverse students.

Catching up with former Law Student of the Year: Erin Varley

The National Jurist recognizes a new group of Law Students of the Year from nominations sent by law schools nominating their top students. Erin Varley was part of this group in 2018.

What kind of lawyer are you going to be?

Was I going to be the type of person to let my grandma be on a ventilator alone surrounded by strangers? No. I was going to be the type of lawyer who values her career and her family.

UCLA Law grad Do Kim: “Our work isn’t about money.”

Do Kim, one of UCLA School of Law’s earliest Critical Race Studies alums, is a highly-regarded civil rights attorney in Los Angeles. He started his own practice in Korea Town where he is currently working on several high-profile cases and is also a fast-action attorney for Black Lives Matter.

Ave Maria, Vermont, UDC and Hofstra miss the mark on ABA standards

Four law schools have fallen out of compliance with standards set by the American Bar Association, according to the organization’s public notices posted between Dec. 13-14.
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What I learned from the bar exam

Here are a number of lessons that my colleagues and I learned during the process of studying for the bar exam that should help anyone, regardless of where you are in your preparation process.

Female enrollment and legal employment are rising, but is representation improving?

New data shows that female enrollment in law schools and employment after law school is rising but some believe there is still room for more representation in the law field.

Three tips for passing law school exams

Law school exams are supposed to be difficult but with the right strategy, you can make things easier on test day. To help you get started, here are three tips for succeeding on law school exams.

Penn State’s two law schools hope to reunite

Penn State Dickinson Law in Carlisle and Penn State Law at University Park may be reunited.

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