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Law School Enrollment Drops Drastically, Returns to Pre-COVID Levels: ABA
- Friday, 30 December 2022
- Big Law
- Written by Dan Sabbatino
Law school enrollment dropped dramatically in 2022 after a noticeable uptick through the COVID-19 pandemic, according to newly published data from the American Bar Association (ABA). After two years of enrollment growth, the data shows first-year law students at ABA-accredited schools plummeted 11%, returning the rate to its approximate pre-pandemic level, according to the ABA report.
Read more...Civil Rights Division Turns 65, Celebrates Amid Continued Tensions
- Thursday, 08 December 2022
- Big Law
- Written by Dan Sabbatino
In the wake of a heated runoff election in Georgia, continued civil unrest and wholesale changes to reproductive rights in the U.S., the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division celebrated the work it has done with respect to voting rights, equality and other hot-button issues facing the nation, at a Tuesday, Dec. 6 meeting in Washington, D.C.
Read more...Planned LSAT Rule Changes Leave Door Open for Schools to Choose
- Friday, 02 December 2022
- Big Law
- Written by Dan Sabbatino
The American Bar Association’s (ABA) accreditation arm voted to eliminate the standardized testing requirement for law school admissions and the likelihood that it will formally take effect in the near future has increased dramatically. There are still a few hurdles to jump before any changes are officially enacted, though.
Read more...Meningitis, Honor Killings and MH17 Among November Top Verdicts
- Wednesday, 23 November 2022
- Big Law
- Written by Dan Sabbatino
From meningitis to MH17, here are some notable verdicts from November.
Read more...Midterms Yield Mixed Bag for Hot-button Marijuana, Abortion Laws
- Wednesday, 09 November 2022
- Big Law
- Written by Dan Sabbatino
The 2022 midterm elections featured a number of hotly contested congressional and gubernatorial races, but also included state-specific propositions and referenda with potentially massive legal implications.
Read more...Nukes, National Security and the Law: ABA Conference Topics
- Wednesday, 02 November 2022
- Big Law
- Written by Dan Sabbatino
Economics, nuclear weapons and climate change are among the many topics expected to be covered during the upcoming annual national security law summit taking place later this month in Washington, D.C.
Read more...October's Top Verdicts Include Country Rap King and Faulty Engines
- Tuesday, 25 October 2022
- Big Law
- Written by Dan Sabbatino
Progressive Law Practice has identified five of the most notable verdicts from the month of October.
Read more...Minority Law Grads Finding Work at Much Lower Clip: NALP Data
- Thursday, 20 October 2022
- Big Law
- Written by Dan Sabbatino
Newly published data from the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) indicates Black, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander law school graduates are finding employment at a lower rate than their white classmates.
Read more...Biden Pot Pardon, Classification Plan Could Have Wide-reaching Implications
- Thursday, 13 October 2022
- Big Law
- Written by Dan Sabbatino
President Joe Biden took a major step toward the normalization of marijuana use and sale as he announced the pardon of anyone federally convicted of simple possession of the substance. The announcement signaled a potentially massive shift in policy as the nation heads toward an expectedly contentious midterm election season.
Read more...U.S. Lawyers Laud and Applaud WFH: Survey
- Saturday, 08 October 2022
- Big Law
- Written by Dan Sabbatino
A new national survey of legal professionals shows an overwhelming majority of lawyers are permitted to work from home, with a substantial number reporting no measurable decrease in productivity while doing so.
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