Law Schools
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Law School Deans, Law Schools
What Happened at the Albany Law School Admissions Office?
When a law school is in the middle of making major cuts all around, you'd figure that the administration would want to keep some people on board who know the ropes -- especially the people in charge of admitting new cash cows students. But, apparently, that is not the case in upstate New York. -
Craigslist, Law Schools, Sexual Harassment
Suing Law Schools Potpourri: Tidings From Law Schools Named After A 'Thomas'
A couple of days ago, we mentioned that Thomas Jefferson Law School had been sued, again. The school is already facing heat for its allegedly misleading employment statistics, and now it has also been caught up in sexual harassment litigation. Officials at Thomas Jefferson furnished us with a response to the allegations that a school […] - Sponsored
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Career Alternatives, Job Searches, Law Schools
Indy Law Offers Its Alumni the Most Nontraditional In-House Position Ever
Are you a recent law school graduate searching for a job in a down economy? Do you hope to find a nontraditional position in the Great Midwest? Do you have an unconditional love for breakfast foods? If so, you need look no further, because Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis may be able to assist you with all of your employment needs, but only if you like waffles.
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Biglaw, Job Searches, Law Schools, Summer Associates
A Tale Of Two Law Students: One Summering At Cravath, The Other Still Searching For A Job
Law school isn't a bad choice or financially ruinous choice for everybody -- just for many people. Law schools tend to trumpet the few stories of success while ignoring the many stories of distress. And now we can look at the thoughts of a have-not -- and see just how bitter he's become. -
Law Schools, Lawsuit of the Day, Sexual Harassment
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Sued Again
Boy, it has not been a fun 2011 for Thomas Jefferson School of Law. The school has already been sued in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit over its allegedly misleading employment statistics. Even if all the allegations against the school are true, TJSL would be guilty of doing what a bunch of other law schools do; they’d […] -
Caption Contests, Contests, Job Searches, Law Schools, Pictures, Reader Polls
Caption Contest Winners: Living in a Van, Down by the River
Remember this picture? Last month, we asked for possible captions, and after narrowing the field to our top ten finalists, we have declared the winners…. -
Law Schools, Money, Student Loans, Trendspotting
Private Funding of Public Law Schools = Bad News For Future Law Students
Do you know an easy way for moderately priced public law schools to make even more money? Charge more for tuition. Do you know an easy justification for jacking up tuition rates? Say that you are moving to a “private funding model” while you bemoan the lack of public support for your institution. After that, […] -
Career Alternatives, Food, Job Searches, Law Schools
Career Alternatives for Attorneys: Peddling Popsicles
When faced with a job that isn’t making you happy, sometimes creativity is necessary in order to escape. Because hey, not everyone can enjoy courtroom glory like that of Jose Baez, knight in shining armor for Casey Anthony. And so, for these people, there are many career alternatives to choose from. We’ve written previously about […] - Sponsored
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Law Professors, Law Schools, Non-Sequiturs, Pets
Non-Sequiturs: 07.05.11
* Some West Village pet stores won’t let you buy a puppy if you are drunk. I don’t know if this fact represents a high point in intelligent rulemaking or a reason to bomb a place like the West Village that makes a law like this necessary. [Village Voice] * People under 30 are most […] -
Crime, Deaths, Law Schools, Murder, Violence
Grisly Scene Developing At Mercer Law School
The stories coming out of Mercer Law School yesterday evening and this morning are surreal. Yesterday in Non-Sequiturs we mentioned that a recent Mercer Law graduate, Lauren Giddings, was found dead. Decapitated. UPDATE: We understand that the Macon police department is not confirming that the body is that of Lauren Giddings. As of now, she’s […] -
Caption Contests, Contests, Law Schools, Reader Polls
Caption Contest Finalists: Living in a Van, Down By the River
Last week, we asked for possible captions for this sad, strange photo: You must really want an Above the Law t-shirt, because you made it hard for us to pick the finalists. Elie and I were able to narrow it down to the Final 10. Vote for your favorite finalists after the jump. -
Art, Law Reviews, Law Schools
Hey, Fourth Tier: We Do Not Need Coloring Book Law Journals
Above the Law's newest editor, Staci, thought that she could make readers and commenters see the sunnier side of things at lower-ranked law schools. But sometimes, lower-ranked schools can make even Staci cringe. Especially when they want to publish "coloring book" law journals. -
Job Searches, Law Schools, Student Loans
UCLA Law's Job Placement Numbers Strain Credulity, But Did You Read The Fine Print?
We've busted UCLA Law in the past for blatantly trying to inflate its employment statistics. But the stats the school is publishing for the class of 2010 are frankly unbelievable. Want to see how insane they really are?
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Job Searches, Law School Deans, Law Schools
New York Law School Helps At Least One Person Get A Job: The Dean!
New York Law School's long standing dean, Rick Matasar, is about to make his exit from NYLS. Matasar isn't telling people where he is going just yet, but he did tell the students that his stewardship of NYLS has left him with a great opportunity he didn't want to pass up. Well, at least one person from NYLS got a job. -
Bar Exams, Law Schools
Bar Review Diaries: The Bridge Is Out!
Thus far into the Bar Review Diaries, our intrepid columnists have been strangely in sync with each other. Last week, motivation was the hot topic. Another time, it was simply stress. But I’m not going to lie, this week Mariah, Mike, and Christopher are all over the map. And that’s OK. They don’t plan this […] -
Biglaw, Job Searches, Law Schools
The Oversupply of Lawyers in America
We do not need any more lawyers. Law schools won't tell you that, they just want to get your money. Check out these stats from the Economix blog on the massive problem of lawyer oversupply in America. -
Fabulosity, Law Professors, Law Schools, Lawyerly Lairs, Money, Real Estate
Tuition Dollars Hard at Work: A Palatial Pad for NYU Law Profs
NYU Law students fell on hard times this year in the wake of the recession. Perhaps the administration could have assisted these poor and downtrodden students with their tuition dollars, but instead, NYU Law bought a $3.5 million condo in the West Village. -
Contests, Law Schools, Reader Polls
Caption Contest: Living in a Van, Down By The River
Welcome to the new and improved Above the Law Caption Contest. This time, we won’t just be voting on the most creative captions, we’ll be giving out prizes to the top finishers. And prizes are exactly what the father of one recent law school graduate needs… -
Facebook, Law Schools
John Marshall Law School Figures Out What 'A Facebook' Is
Oh, to be a newborn babe. A bright Cherub of innocence and hope who opens his eyes for the first time to look upon the world as if it were new. Oh, to be a administrator at John Marshall Law School in Atlanta and see a brave new world with such people in it. Yes […] -
Email Scandals, Law Schools, Paralegals, Texas
Deep in the Heart of Texas, Where Lawyers Go to School to Become Paralegals
Many law school graduates are wondering how they can make themselves more marketable in light of their dismal job prospects. Hell, even graduates from elite law schools are having trouble finding jobs these days. What can these would-be lawyers do to help themselves land a respectable job? Some of these people are actually so desperate […]