Starting at the end of 2020, we polled Above the Law readers on how they believed the legal profession performed amid the upheaval of the year.
Among the stats that stood out: When asked about the effects of Trump administration lawyers on how the legal profession is perceived, a sizable majority said its reputation was harmed “greatly.”
“How do you think the actions of lawyers in the Trump administration have affected the general perception of the legal profession?”
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.

The survey received more than 150 responses from Above the Law readers in December and January, addressing varied topics. Stay tuned for more.
How Are Lawyers Faring In ‘Unprecedented Times’? [Above the Law]
Legal Is Changing. And NeoSummit Is Where The Future Is Being Built.
Legal and operational leaders are gathering May 6–7 in Fort Lauderdale to confront the questions the industry hasn't answered—with a keynote from Amanda Knox setting the tone.
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