Challenging Admissions Policy at Thomas Jefferson High School: Racial Discrimination Concerns A conservative legal organization-backed parental advocacy group has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review the admissions policy of an esteemed Virginia high school, questioning whether the policy designed to enhance diversity at the school is inherently racially biased. (11 views)
Latham & Watkins Welcomes Andrew Elken from Cravath: Boosting M&A Expertise Law firm Latham & Watkins has announced the strategic addition of Andrew Elken, a broker from Cravath, Swaine & Moore, to its New York team. Elken's extensive expertise in guiding public companies and boards of directors through intricate corporate landscapes, including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism defense, securities law, and corporate governance, makes... (41 views)
Numerous U.S. Federal Appeals Court Judges Attend Privately-Funded Seminars at Luxury Resorts: A Closer Look In a revealing exposé, it has come to light that thirty-one distinguished U.S. federal appeals court judges have participated in an astonishing 76 occasions of privately-funded seminars since the year 2021. These seminars, purportedly designed to be educational, have raised eyebrows due to their striking resemblance to luxurious paid vacations. A prominent judicial... (7 views)
Vermont Law School Granted Authority to Conceal Controversial Slavery Murals Despite Artists' Objections In a significant legal development, the Second Circuit court has upheld Vermont Law School's decision to proceed with concealing a pair of offensive murals depicting slavery despite objections from the artist, Sam Kerson. This ruling affirms the previous verdict handed down by a district court in 2021, asserting that concealing these contentious artworks does not infringe... (10 views)
Wilmington University School of Law Faces Initial Enrollment Challenges Nationwide, as the academic year commences, law schools are revving up for action. However, amidst this flurry of activity, one of the recently inaugurated law schools in the United States is encountering a bump in the road due to its diminutive entering class. (11 views)
Evolving Law School Essay Prompts Embrace Diversity and Contextual Insights In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to prohibit race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities, law schools have introduced novel essay prompts to better understand applicants' motivations and backgrounds without infringing upon the new guidelines. This shift marks the first admissions cycle following the pivotal ruling. (23 views)
Samantha Perlman: Bridging Law, Advocacy, and Leadership for Marlborough's Future Breaking away from the traditional trajectory followed by law school graduates gravitating towards legal practice, Samantha Perlman, hailing from Massachusetts, is forging a distinctive and inspiring path. Her sights are firmly set on emerging as the future mayor of Marlborough, showcasing a remarkable journey characterized by a fusion of civic education, policy expertise,... (10 views)
Wilmington Law School: Inaugural Classes Begin with Optimism for Future Growth Delaware's newest law school has embarked on its inaugural academic sessions with an initial enrollment of just 20 students, which falls short of its original target of 65. Despite its ambitious aspirations, the Wilmington University School of Law encountered difficulties in recruitment due to its yet-to-be-accredited status by the American Bar Association (ABA). Phillip... (11 views)
US Law Firms Grapple with Surplus of Lawyers in 2023 Midyear, Wells Fargo Report Reveals In a recent report released by a division of Wells Fargo that specializes in tracking and analyzing data within the legal industry, it has been highlighted that US law firms continue to wrestle with an overabundance of lawyers as we reach the midway point of 2023. The comprehensive study examined data from over 130 firms, including 66 of the highest-grossing law firms in... (133 views)
California Supreme Court Ruling: Third-Party Businesses Liable for Discrimination under State Law The California Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling, asserting that businesses providing employment-related services for other companies, such as screening job candidates, can be legally responsible for acts of discrimination under the state's laws. (25 views)
Promoting Free Speech in Law Schools: ABA's Proposal for Comprehensive Policies The educational division of the American Bar Association (ABA) has taken a notable stride in promoting the preservation of free speech within the realm of law schools. On Friday, the ABA’s Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar made a pivotal decision to advance a proposal to mandate all law schools institute written guidelines that uphold... (20 views)
New Accreditation Standard Addresses Academic Freedom and Expression: ABA's Response to Campus Speech Controversies The ABA’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar's Strategic Review Committee has introduced a novel accreditation standard that directly tackles academic freedom policies and freedom of expression concerns. This move directly responds to controversies surrounding campus speech and calls for investigations. The impetus for this proposal stems partly from a... (27 views)
Penn State University Takes Bold Step Towards Unifying Accredited Law Schools In a significant move aimed at streamlining its legal education offerings, Penn State University has announced its strategic intention to merge its two individually accredited law schools into a cohesive entity. This initiative marks a pivotal advancement in consolidating the institution's legal education platform. President Neeli Bendapudi of the university has endorsed... (14 views)
Rampant Issues During August's Remote LSAT Fuel Surge in In-Person Test Preference A wave of challenges experienced during the August administration of the remote Law School Admission Test (LSAT) has triggered a notable shift in test-taker preferences toward the in-person exam version. (46 views)
Judge Clarence Cuthpert Jr. Assumes Leadership Role at University of Georgia Law School, Steering Crucial Ethics and Professionalism Program Judge Clarence Cuthpert Jr. has been appointed as a distinguished group leader at the University of Georgia Law School, pioneering a vital initiative to acquire incoming law students with the essential facets of ethics and professionalism. This groundbreaking endeavor, a collaborative effort spanning all law schools in Georgia, in partnership with the State Bar of Georgia... (16 views)
LSAT Exam Trends: Rising Preference for Remote Testing Among Aspiring Lawyers The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is undergoing a significant shift in candidate preferences, with over half of the registered examinees now opting for the convenience of taking the test from their homes. Recent Law School Admission Council data reveals that out of the 19,463 candidates enrolled for this month's LSAT, 61% have chosen to complete the exam remotely. In... (12 views)
Legal Sector Workforce Trends: Impact of Staff Reductions on Major Law Firms Recent reports have revealed significant staff reductions in administrative departments at major law firms nationwide, highlighting ongoing legal sector developments. (24 views)
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Idaho School Restroom Law for Transgender Students A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against an Idaho law that mandated public school students to use restrooms based on their assigned sex at birth. This ruling comes in response to a lawsuit initiated by the family of a transgender middle school student, seeking to challenge the legality of the state law. (11 views)
Enhancing Recognition and Compensation for Law Journal Editors: ABA's Resolution The American Bar Association (ABA) has made a valuable recommendation to enhance the recognition and compensation for students undertaking leadership positions within law reviews or other academic journals. Recently endorsed by the ABA's House of Delegates, which holds the authority to establish policy, this resolution acknowledges the demanding nature of these roles and... (9 views)
Advancing Diversity in Law Firms: ABA Urges Holistic Hiring Approach The American Bar Association (ABA) highlights the imperative for law firms to reevaluate their hiring standards. The ABA's House of Delegates, the organization's decision-making body, recently endorsed a resolution urging law firms to broaden their assessment criteria when evaluating potential associates. This call for change arises amidst the legal sector's ongoing... (16 views)
Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Biden Administration's Student Debt Relief Rule A pivotal aspect of the Biden administration's initiative concerning student debt relief has encountered a temporary halt courtesy of a federal appeals court decision. The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has responded to a plea from a trade association representing for-profit colleges, leading to suspending a rule designed to expedite loan forgiveness... (19 views)
Navigating Law School Admissions: From High School Memories to Legal Career Aspirations Navigating the path to law school is a pivotal journey for those aspiring to join the ranks of legal professionals. Within this intricate process, many factors converge to determine an applicant's suitability. Picture this: recounting your high school escapades at a gathering of legal minds. It elicits a chuckle, doesn't it? However, the reality is quite different.... (24 views)
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Proposes Robust Application of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has unveiled a new rule to support the comprehensive implementation of the recently enacted Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). This landmark legislation, effective last month following President Joe Biden's endorsement late last year, aims to bolster legal protections for pregnant employees. With bipartisan support... (11 views)
Group of U.S. Lawyers Pursue $180 Million in Fees Following Wells Fargo's $1 Billion Class-Action Settlement A securities fraud lawsuit filed against Wells Fargo & Co (WFC.N) by a group of U.S. lawyers resulted in a $1 billion class-action settlement in May. The successful legal teams, comprising attorneys from Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll and Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann, led claims against Wells Fargo, alleging that the bank misled shareholders regarding its recovery... (28 views)
Dechert Law Firm Offers Unique Opportunity for Summer Associates to Pursue Nonprofit Work Law firm Dechert has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, allowing some of its summer associates, who are expected to join the firm as associates in the fall of 2024, to postpone their start date by a year. As part of this program, the firm generously offers a $75,000 stipend to those who choose to work for a nonprofit organization during the interim period. (23 views)
Top 12 Law Schools with Lowest Acceptance Rates: A Glimpse into Highly Competitive Legal Education Competition for admission to top law schools is wider than undergraduate programs; prospective graduate students seeking a legal education also face formidable challenges. Aspiring law students must contend with high GPAs, competitive LSAT scores, and other factors to secure a spot in prestigious law institutions. Among the 196 U.S. News-ranked law schools for fall 2022,... (10 views)
Controversy Surrounding Columbia Law School's Video Statement Requirement Columbia Law School has found itself in a heated debate following allegations that it attempted to circumvent the Supreme Court's affirmative action ban. The controversy stemmed from the school's inclusion of a 90-second "video statement" in the application process. The video was supposedly meant to provide insights into applicants' personal strengths. However, this... (33 views)
Katten Muchin Rosenman Takes Strategic Measures Amid Evolving Legal Landscape Katten Muchin Rosenman, a leading law firm based in Chicago, has unveiled a set of strategic measures in response to evolving economic conditions and shifting demand for legal services. These measures include layoffs for lawyers and professional staff members and delayed start dates for some incoming associates. The firm acknowledged the challenges faced by law firms... (22 views)
Dinsmore & Shohl Expands with Orlando Office Merger - Enhanced Legal Services in Florida Dinsmore & Shohl, a prestigious U.S. law firm, has taken a significant step towards expanding its reach by establishing an Orlando office through a merger with local legal entity Mateer & Harbert. This collaboration signifies Dinsmore's commitment to providing comprehensive legal services and enhances its presence in Florida. (46 views)
Mississippi College School of Law: Your Path to Prestigious Federal Clerkships Mississippi College School of Law (MC Law) is garnering well-deserved attention for its remarkable success in placing graduates in prestigious federal clerkships. The school's unwavering dedication to offering exceptional learning opportunities and practical experiences has proven to be a valuable asset for aspiring young attorneys. (6 views)