If student A is taking the Law School Admission Test next month, and A is sitting behind B but not in the same row as C, who among them is answering the exam’s dreaded “logic game” questions for the last time? Answer: D, all of the above. The LSAT’s next round of testing from June…
In June, Cornell Law School will initiate full federal loan repayments for its graduates in public interest jobs earning up to $120,000 annually—a $40,000 increase from the current $80,000 salary cap. This change, announced this month, establishes a new standard among U.S. law school loan repayment assistance programs, widely known as LRAPs, for graduates who…
New data from the American Bar Association reveals disparities in scholarship distribution among law students based on race. According to the data, white law students, who constitute approximately 61% of the national pool of full-time law students, were awarded 70% of full-tuition scholarships offered by law schools this year. In contrast, students of color, representing…
Can you go to law school with a community college background? The answer is a resounding yes! In fact, having a community college background can be a unique advantage in your journey to becoming a lawyer. Contrary to common misconceptions, being a community college student or graduate is not a drawback — it’s a distinctive…
Hey there, law school hopefuls! If you’re juggling college finals, LSAT preparation, and the daunting task of crafting a compelling law school application, trust me, I get it. It can feel like a whirlwind of responsibilities and deadlines all crashing down at once. But fear not, because I’m here to share some effective strategies and…
As Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month begins this May, the importance of diversity and representation within the legal profession is increasingly apparent. For aspiring AAPI students with dreams of attending law school, access to financial resources can often be a determining factor in pursuing their educational and career goals. Fortunately, a range…
Columbia Law School has postponed all final exams scheduled for Wednesday amid ongoing turmoil over pro-Palestinian protesters encamped at the Manhattan university’s campus. Law Dean Gillian Lester told students in a message on Tuesday evening that Wednesday’s finals would be postponed to ensure student safety and well-being and promised further information about Thursday’s exams. Hours…
Columbia Law School snagged the top spot among U.S. law schools for having the highest percentage of 2023 graduates who landed large law firm jobs, according to new employment data from the American Bar Association. Nearly 76% of the school’s juris doctor graduates took jobs at firms of 251 or more lawyers within 10 months…
The American Bar Association’s new data reveals that the University of Chicago Law School has regained its top position as the law school sending the highest percentage of graduates into federal clerkships. In 2023, 25.35% of its juris doctor graduates secured federal judicial clerkships, marking a significant achievement in a competitive field. Previously, the Chicago…
The University of Virginia School of Law sent the highest percentage of graduates into full-time law jobs in 2023, marking the second consecutive year that the school snagged the top spot. A full 97.18% of Virginia’s 2023 juris doctor graduates went on to full-time, permanent jobs that require bar passage—the highest of all 195 American…
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