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On Wednesday, Illinois announced its decision to switch to the NextGen Bar Exam in 2028, becoming the largest jurisdiction to adopt the revised national attorney licensing exam. Illinois now joins 18 other states or territories in committing to the NextGen bar exam, marking the first significant overhaul of the test in 25 years. The National…
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Law schools may soon have more information about the educational and economic challenges applicants face on their path to a law degree. The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) is developing a new “environmental context” metric for colleges and universities. This metric considers factors such as institutional student spending, graduation rates, and the percentage of undergraduates…
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On Thursday, the State Bar of California halted a plan to develop its own online bar exam, which could save the financially struggling organization up to $4 million annually. The State Bar’s Board of Trustees withdrew a proposal from its meeting agenda that would have hired Kaplan North American to develop multiple-choice questions similar to…
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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…
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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…
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Navigating College Finals, LSAT Prep, and Law School Applications: A Guide for Aspiring Law Students
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…
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Afrika Owes, a resident of New York City with a history of incarceration, has achieved a remarkable feat by passing the New York Bar Exam on her initial try. Her journey, marred by personal struggles and brushes with the law, culminated in a moment of triumph captured in a viral TikTok video. Surrounded by her…
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A new survey has found that nearly half of law firm associates believe that law school did not adequately prepare them for practice. The survey, conducted by legal recruiting firm Major, Lindsey & Africa and legal data intelligence provider Leopard Solutions, interviewed 546 junior associates in January and February. Of those surveyed, 45% stated that…
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How do you apply to law school for free or little to nothing? Applying to law school can be very expensive, and you might not realize that there are ways to get fees for your LSAT prep waived. The first step to finding discounted LSAT prep is often through getting an LSAC Fee Waiver. Make…
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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…
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