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  • New Jersey Defends Privacy Law Shielding Judges, Prosecutors

    New Jersey’s attorney general is urging a federal judge to reject a bid by numerous businesses to declare a new law, which bars the disclosure of home addresses and other personal information belonging to judges and prosecutors, unconstitutional. In a brief filed on Monday, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin’s office argued that the disclosure…

  • Senate Approves Bill To Create 66 New Federal Judgeships

    On Thursday, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan proposal to add 66 new judges to understaffed federal district courts across the country over the next decade. If enacted, this proposal would mark the first major expansion of the judiciary since 1990. The bill, which passed by unanimous consent, aims to address longstanding requests from…

  • Crafting Your Law School Personal Statement: A Journey to Success

    As we embrace the summer months, it’s the perfect time for aspiring law school applicants to dive into the task of crafting our personal statements. Whether you’re just starting out or fine-tuning your draft, understanding the key elements of a compelling personal statement is crucial. In today’s blog, let’s delve into some invaluable insights that…

  • Bar Exam Officials Offer Law Grads $1,500 To Beta Test Revised Exam

    Law school graduates typically spend over $1,000 to take the bar exam. However, this fall, they have an opportunity to profit from their study efforts. The National Conference of Bar Examiners will pay law grads $1,500 to test-drive the first full-length prototype of its NextGen Bar exam, the revamped version set to debut in July…

  • What Makes a Law School “Good”? Exploring Objective Measures and Personal Fit

    Choosing the right law school can be difficult but fear not, as I will help guide you to navigate the intricate world of law school admissions. Today, let’s dive deep into a question I get asked often: What exactly makes a law school a good law school? The Challenge of Rankings If you’ve been around…

  • Good Times Won’t Last For Law Grads, Warns Job Tracking Group

    New law school graduates dominated the entry-level job market in 2023, achieving record-high employment rates and salaries, according to data from the National Association for Law Placement (NALP). However, NALP officials warned last week that subsequent classes are unlikely to repeat those strong numbers. The red-hot market for lawyer talent in 2022 and early 2023…

  • Where You Can Get a Full Ride Scholarship for Applying Early Decision to Law School (2024)

    At the start of the law school admissions season, students start to whether they should apply for early decision knowing they might receive less financial aid. This is one of the disadvantages of early decision in comparison to regular decision.  Applying to ED is different from your normal admissions. As it says in its name,…

  • Former EY Executive Joins Law Firm Dentons As Global CEO

    Global law firm Dentons announced on Wednesday that a former executive of auditing and consulting giant EY, Kate Barton, will join as its next CEO. Barton, who worked at EY for over 25 years and most recently served as its global vice chair, will start at Dentons in early September and assume the role of…

  • Panel Calls For Suspension To Continue For 97-Year-Old US Appeals Judge

    Judges on a Washington-based federal appeals court publicly filed on Wednesday that the court should maintain its suspension of their 97-year-old colleague, Circuit Judge Pauline Newman, for another year. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit’s judicial council, comprised of the court’s active judges, suspended Newman last year after she refused to cooperate…

  • 20-Partner Team Leaves Holland & Knight For Rival Law Firm Polsinelli

    Law firm Polsinelli announced on Tuesday that it has opened an office in Philadelphia with a group of at least 20 partners from Holland & Knight. This new office marks the third that Kansas City, Missouri-founded Polsinelli has launched since June. Last month, Polsinelli opened offices in Fort Worth, Texas, and Park City, Utah. Polsinelli…