legal education

  • Maine Faces Urgent Public Defender Crisis as Judge Rejects Settlement Proposal

    Maine’s ongoing struggle to provide adequate legal representation for indigent residents has faced another setback as a proposed settlement to improve the state’s public defender system was rejected by a judge. In a recent ruling, Justice Michaela Murphy declined to approve a second proposed settlement aimed at addressing the deficiencies in Maine’s system for providing…

  • Navigating The Changing Landscape Of The LSAT: Insights From LSAT Unplugged Founder Steve Schwartz

    The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) has undergone significant changes in recent years, prompting questions and concerns among prospective law school applicants. With alterations such as the removal of the logic games section and the introduction of new test formats, many students are left wondering how to adapt their preparation strategies. To shed light on…

  • Trivia: Top 10 Things You Need To Know About Law School

    Law school success doesn’t come easy. It takes hard work and determination to make it through this legal right of passage. The more you know starting law school will help you succeed from day one

  • Making Law School Affordable: Scholarships To Apply To In March 2024

    ABSTRACT: This article outlines several scholarship opportunities for law students, emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and academic achievement. From foundations like USLAW NETWORK and Arnold & Porter to firms like Nelson Mullins and Devadoss, these scholarships offer financial aid ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Requirements vary but generally include essays, transcripts, and proof of enrollment. Deadlines range…

  • Common Law School Myths Debunked

    Contrary to popular belief, a passion for political science isn’t a prerequisite for law school. Successful law school graduates come from diverse academic backgrounds.

  • Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Diversity Efforts at High School

    The Supreme Court’s recent decision to decline reviewing a challenge to a Virginia high school’s “race-neutral” admissions policy has reignited debates surrounding affirmative action, particularly in the wake of landmark rulings.

  • How to Get A Perfect LSAT Score: Strategies From A 180 Scorer

    ABSTRACT: This article provides an overview of the LSAT scoring system, detailing how raw scores are converted to scaled scores and percentiles. It delves into specifics of the perfect LSAT score, explaining the exam’s structure, scoring, and rarity of achieving a 180. Furthermore, it offers practical tips for LSAT preparation, emphasizing the importance of familiarizing…

  • Scholarships, Fellowships, & Pipeline Programs for Black Law School Students (2024)

    The article highlights the financial challenges Black law school students face, with statistics showing they incur significantly higher debt than white counterparts. The article aims to alleviate this burden by compiling scholarships, fellowships, and pipeline programs for Black students. These initiatives aim to address the disparities in higher education affordability for Black law students. ***…

  • Celebs at Law: 14 Celebrities Who Have Law Degrees

    Some celebrities are known not just for their performances on screen but also for their scholarly achievements, including earning law degrees. While many pursued careers in entertainment instead of law, some celebrities still find ways to apply their legal knowledge. Here’s a look at some well-known figures who attended law school and diversified their career…

  • Harvard Law School Rolls Out Tuition-Free Opportunity Fund To Enable Some JDs To Attend Law School For Free

    Harvard Law School has announced an initiative that aims to alleviate the financial burden for some incoming law students. Starting this fall, students with the highest financial need will have the opportunity to attend the prestigious institution tuition-free, thanks to the newly launched Opportunity Fund. Traditionally, the cost of law school tuition has posed a…