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Which law schools overperformed on the bar exam? Some are unranked by US News

What helps law schools garner better-than-expected bar passage rates? A high ranking by U.S. News & World Report isn't necessarily part of the formula, according to a new study.

Feb 8, 2022 4:31 PM CST

‘Father of Miranda’ Yale Kamisar dies at 92

Yale Kamisar, a professor at the University of Michigan Law School who influenced landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions on the rights of criminal defendants, has died at age 92.

Feb 7, 2022 9:23 AM CST

Chapman University says it didn’t authorize law prof’s representation of Trump, yet work was on server

Law professors often use school emails when representing clients, but they may want to rethink that, following a recent subpoena sent to Chapman University from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack, seeking documents from former faculty member John Eastman.

Feb 7, 2022 8:43 AM CST

In federal complaint, UIC law professor claims ‘sensitivity training’ violates his civil rights

Jason Kilborn, the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law professor accused of engaging in behaviors that made some students of color feel uncomfortable, recently filed a federal lawsuit naming various university administrators as defendants, claiming that his free speech and equal protection rights have been violated.

Feb 1, 2022 1:03 PM CST

Lawyer who helped establish legal services for the poor dies at 86

Edgar Cahn, a lawyer who helped establish the program that would become known as the Legal Services Corp., has died at age 86.

Feb 1, 2022 11:53 AM CST

Georgetown Law places new hire on administrative leave after ‘lesser Black woman’ tweet

The Georgetown University Law Center has placed incoming new hire Ilya Shapiro on administrative leave while the school investigates whether his controversial tweets violate school policies.

Feb 1, 2022 10:53 AM CST

Georgetown Law dean blasts new hire for now-deleted tweets on future Biden SCOTUS nominee

The incoming executive director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution is garnering criticism—by his future employer and others—for tweets on the next U.S. Supreme Court nominee.

Jan 28, 2022 10:17 AM CST

Would-be lawyers shouldn’t have to disclose arrests without conviction, NYSBA says

The application for admission to the New York bar violates state law by asking for information about arrests in cases that are no longer pending and didn’t result in a conviction, according to the New York State Bar Association.

Jan 25, 2022 11:12 AM CST

Penn Law dean will seek university sanctions against law prof for her ‘derogatory public statements’

The dean of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School plans to seek university sanctions against a tenured law professor now under fire for remarks about “problematic” immigration by the “Asian elite.”

Jan 19, 2022 3:57 PM CST

As the pandemic drags on, law professors are making changes

Law professors say the pandemic changed how they interact with students, and many find themselves sharing personal information they may not have previously shared. That’s partially due to the chaos of COVID-19, but it’s also a way for faculty to convince students they are there to help.

Jan 18, 2022 8:41 AM CST

Law prof’s remarks about ‘Asian elite’ put her back at center of controversy

A controversial professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is once again drawing condemnation, this time for remarks about “problematic” immigration by the “Asian elite.”

Jan 10, 2022 10:17 AM CST

Draft version of redesigned bar exam will be shared by NCBE soon

With a target implementation year of 2026 for a redesigned bar exam, the National Conference of Bar Examiners expects to start pilot testing this year.

Jan 7, 2022 12:03 PM CST

Judge Judy creates women’s scholarship program at New York Law School

Judge Judy Sheindlin has established an annual program that will grant 10 women full-tuition scholarships to New York Law School.

Jan 7, 2022 9:44 AM CST

As law schools admit more students, will there be enough jobs?

Following a reported 13% increase in law school applications, five of 196 ABA-accredited law schools expanded their first-year classes by more than 50% for the 2021 admissions cycle, and 36 saw growth between 20% and 41%.

Jan 6, 2022 1:45 PM CST

Several law schools revert to online classes as COVID-19 infections surge

Several law schools are requiring students to attend classes online for the first several weeks of January, according to a report by Reuters.

Dec 23, 2021 12:29 PM CST

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