UCLA School of Law - A Highly Rated School of Law: Overview and Admissions Requirements Boasting one of the most intriguing locations among top law schools in Westwood, CA, UCLA annually turns out lawyers equipped with a superior education, and a tan. (1952 views)
Thomas M. Cooley Law School: Learn About the Faculty, Programs, and More If you subscribe to the adage ''bigger is better,'' then Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, MI, may be the perfect place for you. Cooley boasts the largest J.D. law school program in the nation (and the second-largest overall law school), giving it a diversity among students and faculty and a breadth in academic offerings which separate it from other schools. (1138 views)
Mark Tuohey | Get Expert Legal Insights from Former White House Attorney and Lobbyist As a partner at Vinson & Elkins and chairman of the DC Sports & Entertainment Commission, Mark Tuohey is an expert at juggling a busy complex litigation practice and community service. LawCrossing speaks with Tuohey about his role in high-profile investigations like Whitewater and bringing Major League Baseball to the nation's capital. (852 views)
Concord Law School: Get an Online Law Degree from Anywhere Through the Internet, you can shop online, pay your bills, and chat live with a friend in Bulgaria, all without leaving the comfort of your home. So why not earn a law degree online? In 1998, Kaplan, Inc., the titan of school-preparation testing, pioneered the concept by establishing the nation's first online law school. A legal education is now just a few clicks away. (663 views)
Tips on Pacing Yourself in Your Partnership: Advice from Harvard Law Grad David W. Quinto As a partner specializing in entertainment, Internet, and intellectual property litigation at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges in Los Angeles, David W. Quinto has handled some decidedly cool cases and clients. He has represented the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the World Wrestling Federation, Mattel, and the America's Cup. He has battled... (629 views)
Choosing The Best Bar Exam Preparation Course Deciding to take a bar exam preparation course is not an easy one. There are many different courses available, and each one has its own set of pros and cons. This article will discuss the different types of bar exam courses available and what you can expect from each one. We will also talk about the costs associated with these courses to make an informed decision about... (182 views)
William & Mary School of Law's International Study Abroad Program: Explore the World with an Accredited Law Degree The faculty and the number of course offerings are what distinguish William & Mary School of Law's study abroad program in Madrid, Spain, from other international legal education programs, says Assistant Program Director Anne Beckley. (168 views)
How To Successfully Relocate Your Career To A New City There is nothing more exciting than leaving one area of the country and going to a new area to start a new career and life. One of the advantages of having chosen a career in the fluid legal industry is that you do have the option of living in other parts of the United States or even the world. (136 views)
Learn Real-World Venture Capital Skills at University: Student Success Stories Schools Offer Real Venture Capital Lessons Venture capital is agony and ecstasy, bust and boom, the stress of gambling and the thrill of a front-row view on the latest technologies. And when real money is involved, it's also one of the hottest classes on business school campuses. (123 views)
William Mitchell College of Law Appoints Kevin Campana as Interim Dean of Students This week, we spoke with the Interim Dean of Students at William Mitchell College of Law to find out about how that school goes about trying to ensure its students and alumni are not just successful, but also happy, in their careers. (101 views)
"Advice for Law Students: “How to Succeed and Thrive in Law School" Making use of your school's Career Center as you conduct your job search may seem like an obvious tip. But the efforts of those that work in these offices often go unnoticed. Whether you are seeking assistance in narrowing the list of your desired practice areas or simply hoping to be pointed in the direction of useful services for resume help or interview improvement,... (92 views)
How Pro Paralegal Alicia Ashley Achieved World Champion Status Through Dedication Alicia ''Slick'' Ashley is a world-champion paralegal. By day, she works on corporate litigation cases at Sullivan & Cromwell in Manhattan. Last month, she knocked out Elena ''Baby Doll'' Reid in front of more than 1,000 people at Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, NV. LawCrossing talks with the pugilist paralegal about juggling her two careers. (91 views)
Unveiling The Independent Spirit of Harvard's Environmental Law Review: An Inside Look A specialized journal at any Law School in the United States faces both challenges and freedoms that are different from more traditional journals. They are better able to experiment with format and topic choice, but are sometimes constrained by a lack of a substantive foundation of role models and developed subfields. This week LawCrossing profiles the Harvard... (90 views)
Stanford Law School Tops the List for Federal Clerkships Among All Law Schools in the US New data from the American Bar Association reveals that a quarter of Stanford Law School's 2022 graduates secured federal clerkships, giving it the highest percentage among all law schools in the US. This puts Stanford ahead of the University of Chicago Law School, which held the top spot for the past two years but has now slipped to third place, with just over 20% of... (68 views)
Bloomberg Law Recognizes Top 10 Innovative Law Schools Today, law schools that are revolutionizing legal education through their innovative programs are being recognized for their efforts. Bloomberg Law has launched its Law School Innovation Program to honor schools that are utilizing new methods for student instruction, incorporating legal technology, promoting experiential learning, and pushing the boundaries of legal... (49 views)
Criticism of Conservative Judges' Proposal for Law Schools to Identify and Block Disruptive Students Yesterday, James Ho, a conservative judge on the Fifth Circuit, spoke at Yale Law School without any disruptions or mentions of his vow to boycott Yale Law students for clerkship hires. However, in a recent op-ed, Ho advocated cracking down on student protesters and suggested that law schools should identify and block disruptive students. Along with Eleventh Circuit Judge... (22 views)
Law Schools Innovate to Prepare Students for Practical Tasks of Legal Profession Law schools recognize the need to better prepare students for the practical tasks they will face as attorneys, such as client counseling, business development, and project management. To address this gap, some law schools are adopting programs that allow students to practice these skills. Bloomberg Law's Law School Innovation Program aims to identify and promote law... (20 views)
California's February Attorney Licensing Exam Sees A 32.5% Pass Rate, Impacted By Covid-19 Pandemic The attorney licensing test held in California during February saw less than a third of examinees pass, with an overall pass rate of 32.5%. This slightly decreased from the 34% pass rate in February 2022. The State Bar of California, which had the highest number of examinees at 3,765, announced this on Friday. Experts cite the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on law schools as a... (19 views)
Regent Law Named among The Best 168 Law Schools of 2023 by Princeton Review Regent Law has once again been included in The Best 168 Law Schools of 2023 by Princeton Review. The college guide assesses various metrics, such as admissions selectivity, academic rigor, student satisfaction, quality and accessibility of professors, campus life, and career prospects. Regent Law has consistently been recognized in this influential guide, reflecting its... (18 views)
Law Students for Climate Accountability Targets Law Schools for High Proportion of Fossil Fuel Lawyer A new target for a U.S. law student group critical of law firms that represent fossil fuel clients is law schools that send a high proportion of graduates into the service of the fossil fuel industry. Law Students for Climate Accountability released a report identifying law schools with the most graduates working for energy industry clients at law firms. The group urged... (15 views)
Bloomberg Law's Law School Innovation Program: A Look at the Finalists' Innovations As the legal and business worlds evolve, law schools must adapt to provide students with a more comprehensive education that prepares them for their post-graduation careers. To recognize and support these efforts, Bloomberg Law created the Law School Innovation Program, which received nearly 90 applications from more than 60 schools in 27 states. A team of evaluators... (14 views)
Federal Judges Call for Discipline of Protesters on Law School Campuses According to two federal appeals court judges, law schools should consider informing potential employers if their students engage in protests that disrupt speakers on campus. In an article for the National Review, Judge James Ho of the Fifth Circuit and Judge Elizabeth Branch of the Eleventh Circuit argued that law schools should discipline students who use "disruptive... (10 views)
Top Law Schools Offering Innovative Tech-Focused Programs for 21st-Century Legal Professionals As society increasingly integrates technology, law schools are recognizing the need to incorporate it into their learning environment to produce competent legal professionals in the 21st century. To achieve this goal, some law schools are offering tech-focused certificate programs, technology labs, interdisciplinary instruction, and collaboration to prioritize their... (8 views)