A Law School Love Story: Prominent Professor Marries Columbia 3L
Here's the real story -- plus wedding photos, of course.
Some Sightings of the Elusive Lawyer Athlete
There are still a few legal types out there who take care of their bodies, and we're not just talking about Reema Bajaj. We're talking about lawyers who are actual athletes. It's a rare breed, but today we're going to take a look at two of them. One is an Olympian, while the other is just a record-breaking weekend warrior....
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.
Morning Docket: 12.09.11
* DLA Piper is blaming the Occupy Wall Street movement for Biglaw’s sad, 2011 bonus season. It looks like we can expect a Cravath match from that firm. [Thomson Reuters News & Insight] * We could really use some more law schools — fourth tier law schools, in particular. Say hello to the Savannah Law […]
Career Alternatives for Attorneys: Being Anything Other Than A Lawyer
You know things are bad when U.S. News, the Holy Grail for students trying to figure out where to go to law school, is writing articles about all of the non-law-related jobs recent graduates are taking just to get by. Everybody who is in law school knows how difficult the job market is. But U.S. News is giving this sobering message about "non-traditional" legal careers to people who have not yet signed up for their own financial doom. And it turns out that even going to a highly-ranked school doesn't save you from having awful job choices....
Fight the Power: Is There a Way Around the Curve?
We get it, law students: the curve sucks. Because the law school curve affects important things like class rank, law review eligibility, and employment opportunities, it can make or break your life. But can you fight it? A student at the University of Texas School of Law is trying -- albeit unsuccessfully -- to fight the powers that be....
Musical Chairs: Northwestern Law Announces Its New Dean
Northwestern Law School just named its next dean. Who will attempt to fill the big shoes of David Van Zandt?
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
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 […]
University of Texas Considers Renaming a Dorm Honoring a Klansman Law Professor
Texas exists so I don’t have to make up headlines like the one above. Khou.com reports: Simkins Residence Hall is the last all-male dormitory at the University of Texas. Tucked into a quiet corner of campus along Waller Creek, it was the first men’s dorm with air conditioning. It is notable for another reason as […]
An Explosive Federalist Society Lunch at Michigan Law?
And another scatological law school tale at UT.
You’d think those in the law would know by now not to send out embarrassing emails. But a Federalist Society officer at the University of Michigan Law School, whose name we’ve replaced with a pseudonym, seems oblivious. Apparently, Fed Soc served up some E-coli tainted lettuce at a recent lunch: Subject: [lawopen] Fed Soc Lunch/ […]
Hey, Teacher … Give Those Kids Their Grades!
Grades delayed at W&M, UT – Austin… anywhere else?
How long should students have to wait for fall semester grades? Two weeks? A month? Some students at William and Mary School of Law are still waiting for fall semester grades — and they might not be alone. I understand that law professors would rather drink wine straight from the box than grade a paper. […]
How Checkbox’s ‘Legal Front Door’ Can Transform Your Workflow
Leveraging agentic AI to triage, prioritize, and automate the law department inbox.