University of Chicago Becomes Law School to Beat with New 2016 Employment Data Report
Summary: The latest report released by the American Bar Association on employment rates for new graduates show a troubling trend.…
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Arizona Summit Law School Placed on Probation
Summary: The American Bar Association has placed Arizona Summit Law School on probation after their bar-passage rate dropped to 25…
ABA Approves Law Students Receiving Credit for Paid Externships
Summary: The ABA has lifted its previous ban on students receiving academic credit for paid externships. After years of debate, the…
One in Three Attorneys Are Alcoholics
Summary: A new study found that attorneys are more likely than surgeons to have problems with alcohol. If you look…
ABA Sanctions Two Law Schools for Low Admissions Standards
Summary: Two law schools have been reprimanded for their lax admissions standards. The American Bar Association is fighting to stop…
Study Reveals Lawyers Most Likely to be Alcoholics
Summary: Recent studies reveal that lawyers are the most likely group of professionals to suffer from alcoholism. It's a well-known…
American Bar Association Has Banned Sexist Language in Court
Summary: The American Bar Association has amended its rules to ban sexist language in the courtroom. While some people don’t…
ABA Law Connect Project Abandoned
Summary: An alternative program for small businesses to be able to afford legal aid has been thrown out after most…
The Urgent Need to Close America’s Justice Gap
Summary: While many lawyers are helping the the poor with legal services, there is still much work to be done…
Merger Approved by American Bar Association, Rutgers Law School Created
Summary: After years of preparation, the merger creating Rutgers Law School has been approved by the American Bar Association. On…
Ban on Academic Credit for Paid Externships Remains
Summary: For now, the ban on students’ receiving academic credit for paid internships will remain in place. According to the…
Legal Job Market Slowly Improving
Summary: Overall, the job market has improved for law school graduates, but better numbers may actually reflect a smaller applicant…