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Bianca Williams-Alonzo, J.D. Candidate at Harvard Law School (Class of 2026), has been elected President of the Harvard Black Law Students Association (HBLSA), becoming the 58th individual to hold the prestigious leadership role at one of the most influential law student organizations in the country. The announcement was made by HBLSA in a public post…
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Kiah Duggins, a 30-year-old law professor at Howard University School of Law, tragically lost her life in a midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport. The crash, which took place Wednesday evening, Jan. 29, 2025 over the Potomac River, killed all 67 individuals…
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As we dive into personal statement season, I’m excited to share some insights on what makes a compelling narrative for those aiming to attend the top 14 law schools (T14). At Barrier Breakers, we’ve witnessed firsthand the power of a well-crafted personal statement, contributing to a 54% acceptance rate for our students at T14 schools.…
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Sophia Park has made history as the youngest person to pass the California bar exam, achieving the milestone at just 17 years and 8 months old. Her accomplishment, announced on November 8, 2024, surpasses the record previously held by her older brother, Peter Park, who passed the bar at 17 years and 11 months in…
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The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday regarding how difficult it should be for employers to prove their workers qualify for exemptions from overtime pay and other protections under U.S. wage laws. The justices spent about an hour considering an appeal by grocery distributor EMD Sales, challenging a ruling from the 4th U.S. Circuit…
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This year’s law school admission cycle kicks off with a strong start, showing a 26% increase in applicants for spots next fall compared to last year. Schools also report a 37% rise in the number of applications submitted. Although the Law School Admission Council, which develops the LSAT, anticipates a slowdown in this early surge—most…
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If you’re concerned about paying for law school, don’t worry! There are many scholarships available to help alleviate the cost of law school. It is important to apply to many as you can to increase your chances of being awarded a scholarship. Here at Barrier Breakers, we want to help law school students find financial…
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The July 2024 bar exam is shaping up to be a promising one for test takers, with rising pass rates bringing good news for law graduates and legal employers alike. As of Friday morning, more than half of U.S. states had reported results, and 18 of the 26 states saw higher overall pass rates compared…
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Law schools will soon need to establish “minimum learning outcomes” for every class and ensure consistency across all sections of required courses. On Friday, the American Bar Association’s Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar adopted changes to its student learning outcomes standards, aiming to clarify the obligations of law…
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The State Bar of California has finalized an $8.25 million deal with Kaplan Exam Services to produce the state’s bar exam for the next five years, the attorney licensing body announced on Tuesday. Starting in February, California will no longer use any test components developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) and will…
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