Signs of Decline in Influence
After years of dominating the legal education landscape, U.S. News' law school rankings are showing signs of waning influence, marked…
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UWorld Diversifies Law School Offerings with Acquisition of Aspen Publishing
UWorld, the parent company of Themis Bar Review, has recently expanded its foothold in the legal education sector by acquiring…
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Writing Section to Undergo Major Overhaul
In a significant development set to reshape the assessment landscape for aspiring law students, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC)…
ABA Decision Prompts Need for Variances in Law School Admissions: JD-Next Exam Update
ABA Declines Full Approval for JD-Next Program The American Bar Association (ABA) Council of the Section of Legal Education and…
JD-Next: An Emerging Contender in Law School Admissions
JD-Next, an alternative law school admissions program, is on the verge of gaining recognition from the American Bar Association (ABA),…
Concerns Rise Among Law School Admissions Officers Over Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ban
In a recent survey conducted by test prep company Kaplan, most law school admissions officers have expressed significant concerns regarding…
JD-Next Exam Faces Scrutiny as ABA Consultant Recommends Caution
The ABA (American Bar Association) has issued a memo cautioning against placing undue reliance on the JD-Next exam, a prelaw…
Law School Admission Council Pilots Inclusive Program to Address Diversity Concerns Post-Harvard Decision
Amidst ongoing discussions surrounding diversity in education, mainly fueled by the U.S. Supreme Court’s pivotal decision in June 2023 (Students…
Kellye Testy to Assume Leadership Role at the Association of American Law Schools
Executive Transition: LSAC President to Head AALS Kellye Testy, the current President and CEO of the Law School Admission Council…
Embracing Change: Law Schools Navigate Affirmative Action Ban’s Impact on Admissions
A Paradigm Shift in Admissions: Concealing Racial Identities Post-Affirmative Action In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's June decision…
Law School Applications Defy SCOTUS Decision: Surge in Diversity Despite Challenges
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of…
Exploring Alternatives to the LSAT: A Shift in Law School Admissions
A growing trend among law schools is reshaping traditional admissions processes, focusing on increasing diversity and widening applicant pools. The…