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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.

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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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.

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