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Oklahoma’s attorney general announced on Thursday that he is firing the outside legal team hired to defend a state law prohibiting state pension systems from contracting with companies that limit investment in the oil and gas industry. This decision comes days after a judge temporarily blocked the statute’s enforcement. Republican Attorney General Gentner Drummond stated…
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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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On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced a new slate of four judicial nominees as part of his efforts to diversify the federal bench, with plans to elevate a Florida magistrate judge to a seat on a federal appeals court. The Democratic president stated his intention to nominate U.S. Magistrate Judge Embry Kidd in Orlando to…
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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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New financial data indicates that law firms have kicked off 2024 on a strong note following a lackluster 2023 characterized by weak client demand and declining collections on billed work. According to the Thomson Reuters Institute’s Law Firm Financial Index, which monitors key financial metrics across 186 large and midsize law firms, demand for legal…
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A California man, Marc Shultz, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly posting death threats against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is prosecuting former President Donald Trump in an election interference conspiracy case. Shultz, 66, faces charges of transmitting interstate threats to injure Willis due to her prosecution of Trump,…
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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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Alice Gyamfi’s remarkable journey from Ghana to becoming a legal trailblazer exemplifies the transformative power of education and familial support in the pursuit of legal excellence. As the first individual in her family to embark on a formal education journey and obtain a law degree, Gyamfi’s accomplishments are both historic and deeply personal. After graduating…
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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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