Morning Docket: 10.27.21
* In addition to automatically going to heaven, Texas law makes sure dogs won't be kept on chains outside. [Houston Chronicle] * Two men who lynched a runner in Georgia are hoping a law that dates back to slavery can keep them out of prison. If you're reading this in Alabama and feel like you've inadvertently been exposed to CRT, please grow up. [Reuters] * Despite the dire warnings of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, people are still taking the LSAT — and their scores are better on average. [Reuters] * Florida is luring dissatisfied and unvaccinated cops with a sign-on bonus. This looks like an negligent hiring suit waiting to happen. [Hernando Sun] * The Patriot Act just celebrated its 20th birthday! Will this be its last? [Just Security]
AI Is Killing Legal’s Billable Hour. It’s Also Repeating Its Worst Mistake
Law firms and legal departments are writing the future of the profession in separate rooms. What happens when they actually work together?
LSAT Test Platform Crashes Mid-Exam, Leaving Would-Be Law Students Scrambling
Eek! They aren't too thrilled with the resolution, either.
LSAT Scores Up, But Legal Job Market Unprepared To Absorb Number Of Potential Law Students
You know, you could look into other possible careers.
Wow! Georgetown Totally Nailed It When It Came To 2021 Admissions
Holy crap. These numbers are absolutely out of this world.
Students Are Doing Incredibly Well On The LSAT At These Law Schools
An impressive list.
AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.
Explore the mindset, cultural shifts, and training strategies that define the AI‑savvy lawyer, revealing why human judgment, standardized competence, and integrated learning—not technology alone—will shape the future of the profession.
The Law Schools With The Highest LSAT Scores (2020)
Did your law school make the list?
Stat Of The Week: A Surging Interest In Law School
Theories abound.
Law School Competition Is So Stiff This Year That Normal T14 Applicants Might Get Pushed Out Of The Game
This is the most competitive admissions cycle in nearly 20 years.
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
With the addition of Uncover’s technology, the litigation software is delivering rapid innovation.
The Shorter, Online LSAT Is Here To Stay For A While
In a weird twist, COVID may have made something easier...
Don’t Freak Out About Applying To Law School During The Pandemic
The LSAT-Flex may be your only option, but it's a solid one.
Oh Snap! A Bunch Of LSAT Scores Were Lost.
A bunch of folks are going to have to take the LSAT. Again.
Morning Docket 07.31.20
* The Law School Admission Council has lost the scores for a number of individuals who took the July LSAT. The affected test-takers are being offered refunds, so there's that... [ABA Journal] * A New York ethics committee says that lawyers cannot practice law and provide wealth management services to the same clients. [Bloomberg] * Check out this former Biglaw associate who quit her firm gig to launch her own estate administration startup. [LegalTech News] * Employers across the country are being sued for allegedly failing to protect workers from being exposed to COVID-19. [Washington Post] * Be sure to check out the ADL's Supreme Court review next week. We can all use some CLE credits! [ADL] * Fireworks companies are suing New York officials over COVID-19-related restrictions. Hopefully their lawsuit starts off with a bang.... [New York Law Journal]
Now You Can Pay To Know Your LSAT Score Before It Gets Reported To Law Schools
With the option to cancel if you don't like your score.