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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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The American Bar Association’s legal education arm may soon endorse lawyer licensing pathways that don’t involve passing the bar exam, potentially softening a pro-bar exam stance the organization has held for more than a century. While still in preliminary stages, such a move would represent a shift in the hard-line position on bar admission held…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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Haley Taylor Schlitz, aged 19, accomplished a significant milestone by becoming the youngest graduate in the history of Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. Her exceptional achievement was celebrated during the recent commencement ceremony in 2022, where she received her Juris Doctor degree. Taylor Schlitz’s journey to this distinction began with her early academic…
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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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