The percentage of women lawyers in the nation’s 250 largest law firms has declined, and one expert suggests the reason may be that BigLaw is becoming less attractive.
A law professor known for his studies of the legal profession is predicting a “new hierarchy” of law schools will emerge, one that will be based on educational quality and…
Updated: ABA President Stephen N. Zack is hoping President Obama’s recent visit to India will be helpful to American lawyers who want to advise clients there without obtaining a law…
In-house lawyers with a “continuous presence” in the state of New York shouldn’t be required to pass the state bar exam, according to the New York State Bar Association.
A dedicated student as well as a dedicated athlete, Chris Stewart found time to focus on his education at the University of Notre Dame even as the offensive line starter…
A new survey suggests that women lawyers have not benefited from structural changes in the nation’s largest law firms that created “nuanced stratifications” of lawyers.
A Michigan prosecutor who attacked a student leader in a blog, calling him a “radical homosexual” and worse, and sought to get him fired from his job, has now himself…
After accidentally posting a partial list of those who passed the New York bar exam for a brief time last week, the state Board of Law Examiners decided to make…
The 25 lawyers at Saul Ewing who interview would-be associates are being trained to delve deeper into job candidates’ life decisions and how they handled obstacles.
The ABA Journal wants to host and facilitate conversations among lawyers about their profession. We are now accepting thoughtful, non-promotional articles and commentary by unpaid contributors.
