Newest Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to Deliver Law School Commencement Speeches Ketanji Brown Jackson, the newest justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, is set to break the dry spell of SCOTUS law school commencement speeches this year. Jackson is among a growing list of high-profile women addressing law graduates in 2022. She is scheduled to deliver remarks at the American University Washington College of Law on May 20 and at Boston University School of... (23 views)
Yale and Stanford Share Top Spot in Latest US News Law School Rankings Despite a boycott by leading law schools of U.S. News & World Report's popular rankings and a revamp of its methodology, Yale Law School has retained its position as the top law school in the country. This year, however, it shares the No. 1 spot with Stanford Law School. In an unexpected move, U.S. News revealed the top 14 schools on its latest law and medical school... (146 views)
The University of Michigan and Harvard Law Professors Win the Early Career Scholars Medal from the American Law Institute Professor Leah Litman of the University of Michigan Law School and Professor Crystal S. Yang of Harvard Law School has been selected to receive the Early Career Scholars Medal from the American Law Institute. The award recognizes exceptional law professors whose research is relevant to public policy and has the potential to influence improvements in the law. Two medalists... (40 views)
Is Getting an LL.M. Degree a Good Idea? Many attorneys who have not done so great in law school or have received their education from an uncredited school are considering getting an LL.M. degree offered by some of the more prestigious law schools. These programs also often target lawyers from abroad who want to start practicing law in the U.S. However, is getting a master of laws degree worth it? (506 views)
Harvard Law School Class of 2005 Required to Perform First-Ever Pro Bono Service Requirement At Harvard Law School in Cambridge, MA, working to serve the community and the world is not just respected, it's required. The Harvard Law Class of 2005 will graduate this spring as the first with each student having met a requirement for 40 hours of pro bono legal work. (90 views)