University of Michigan Law School
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Law Schools
Oh Deer! Animal Crashes Through Window To Roam Michigan Law School
A deer decided to take an uninvited tour of the Michigan law library. -
Technology
T14 Law School Bans ChatGPT From Admissions Process In Weird Self-Own
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How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
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Law Schools
Will Employers Model Their Post-Affirmative Action Hiring After These Two Law Schools?
How do we keep the effects of Bakke without the process?
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Law Schools
Top Law School Faces Discrimination Suit. Their Dean Definitely Didn't Do Them Any Favors, According To The Complaint
This should definitely be a data point in the next assessment of gender discrimination among law schools deans. -
Law Schools
Dean At Elite Law School Apologizes For 'Offensive Characterizations'
His books perpetuated a culture of racism and misogyny. -
Law Schools
Mental Health Issues Put Another Elite Law School Under The Magnifying Glass
Hopefully students will get the support they need. -
Law Schools
Michigan Law School Flubs George Floyd Statement
Attempt at earnest statement reveals a lot about law school's major institutional shortcomings. -
Law Schools
Law School Students Form COVID-Fighting Pro Bono Group
If law students are looking for a way to help, consider this model. - Sponsored
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 03.20.20
* A New Jersey lawyer has been suspended from practice for submitting a fabricated law school transcript to Williams & Connolly falsely listing his GPA as a 3.825 when he actually had a 3.269. Kuddos to the firm for catching this! [ABA Journal]
* A lawsuit in New Hampshire is arguing that New Hampshire’s governor does not have the authority to limit crowd sizes to 50 people or less. [Boston Globe]
* A Maryland attorney has been disbarred for convincing a client to invest settlement proceeds in litigation matters at the firm and then lying about the results of those cases. [Bloomberg Law]
* Some government entities are looking to release prisoners who may be vulnerable to COVID-19. [Boston Globe]; [Washington Post]
* A GoFundMe campaign for two University of Michigan Law School cafe workers has raised over $30,000 in two days. It’s good to have a feel-good story in these trying times. [Michigan Live]
Jordan Rothman is a partner of The Rothman Law Firm, a full-service New York and New Jersey law firm. He is also the founder of Student Debt Diaries, a website discussing how he paid off his student loans. You can reach Jordan through email at jordan@rothmanlawyer.com.
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Law Schools
Elite Law Schools Move To Pass/Fail System Over COVID-19 Disruptions. But Will That Hurt Students?
Pass/fail won't help everyone. -
Law Schools
T14 Law School Dean Reveals Secret Upside To COVID-19 -- For Gunners
Getting the most out of social isolation. -
Law Schools
Everyone Needs To Step Up Their Law School Professor Appreciation Game
Okay, that's pretty good. -
Law Schools
Law School Professor Shares What He Learned About Misogyny From An Afternoon On Twitter
As ugly as it gets online, remember it's just a reflection of what's out in the real world too.
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Law Schools
Law School Student Mocks The Disabled Because Why Not?
Michigan student has problem with students getting extra exam time. -
Law Schools
Law School Satire Site Takes Aim At The Easiest Target Imaginable
Ipse Dixit is bringing parody to law school. -
Law Schools, Rankings
The Best Law Schools For Prestigious Government Jobs
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Job Searches, Law Schools
Top 5 Law Schools If You Want An Actual Legal Job (2016)
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6th Circuit, Federal Judges
T14 Law Professors Show Strong Support For Trump's Sixth Circuit Nominee
They really want to see her get confirmed. -
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Bar Exams, Law Schools
Law School Sees Its 5th Straight Year Of Majority-Fail Results On The July Bar Exam
This is pretty discouraging.