Oregon State Bar Introduces Alternative Pathways for Law Students
The Shift Away from Traditional Bar Exam In a groundbreaking move, the Oregon State Bar is set to depart from…
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Proposal for More Practical Legal Education Gains Support within American Bar Association
A forthcoming proposal to enhance the practicality of legal education is gaining momentum within the American Bar Association (ABA). The…
ABA Council Advances Key Proposals on Academic Freedom, Library Standards, and Online Education
In response to escalating tensions on university campuses across the United States, the American Bar Association's (ABA) Council of the…
ABA Explores Accreditation for Fully Online Law Schools: A Paradigm Shift in Legal Education
In a landmark decision, the American Bar Association's (ABA) legal education arm is contemplating extending accreditation to fully online law…
ABA Advances Landmark Free Speech Proposal for Law Schools Amid Middle East Tensions
In a significant development addressing the escalating tensions over the conflict in the Middle East, the American Bar Association (ABA)…
California Advances Alternative Path to Law Licensure
A Promising Step Forward California's legal landscape may soon witness a significant transformation as the State Bar of California’s board…
California State Bar Committee Urges Regulation on AI Legal Tools
In a recent development, a committee within the California State Bar is advocating for state lawmakers to explore regulations concerning…
National Trends in Multistate Bar Exam Results for July 2023
The Multistate Bar Exam (MBE) results for July 2023 have been released by the National Conference of Board Examiners, showcasing…
States Begin Transition to Next Generation Bar Exam: A Step Towards Modern Legal Assessment
Maryland, Missouri, and Oregon Lead the Way; Wyoming and Connecticut Plan Switch The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) recently…
National Conference of Bar Examiners Expands NextGen Bar Exam: Family Law to Make a Comeback
In a recent announcement, the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) made significant changes to the NextGen bar exam, extending…
Legal Academics Challenge ABA’s Proposed Educational Standards
Academic Community Fights Against Proposed ABA Guidelines Legal educators and institutions are raising objections to a recent proposal from the…
The Decline of For-Profit Law Schools in the US: A Decade of Change
Aspiring Attorneys Face Shrinking Options Amid For-Profit Law School Exodus Introduction A decade ago, the American Bar Association accredited six…