The Law Schools With The Most Underemployed Graduates (2017)
You better hope your law school isn't on this list.
Morning Docket: 05.03.18
* "What did Rudy say? Oh. OK, so, you see, the thing is, Cohen was paid back, but through his monthly retainer so I didn't know he was paying hush money to porn stars that I definitely didn't sleep with because that might trigger an out in my prenup... are we done here?" [Twitter] * A look at Biglaw firms still owed big bucks by bankrupt clients. [American Lawyer] * Yale Law is so far ahead of the curve, they've got 1Ls suing Jeff Sessions. [Connecticut Law Tribune] * A webcam is drawing attention to the osprey nest on the roof of Oregon's Law School. Anything to keep attention off the blackface-wearing professor they still employ... [Around the O] * In case you were looking for another reason to feel revulsion over the Washington NFL team, the cheerleaders allege the team asked them to be literal escorts for wealthy sponsors on a trip to Costa Rica... that they didn't get paid for. [CNN] * Which law firms boast the best legal tech game? [Legaltech News] * The Second Circuit is bringing back the lawsuit over abuse of the no-fly list. The government allegedly dumped people on the no-fly list if they refused to be informants. [Law360]
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AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.
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The Youngest Woman To Ever Lead A U.S. Law School
She was quite the trailblazing young law dean.
The Law Schools With The Most Unemployed Graduates (2017)
Which law schools landed themselves on this unenviable list?
ASSLaw Update: University President Finally Forced To Admit That Donation ‘Falls Short’ Of Academic Standards
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Millennial Law Students: Play To Your Strengths
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Why Experience Still Matters In An AI-Driven Legal Industry
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Judge Detonates Pro Se Law Student So Hard I Now Must Defend A Dumb Kid
The judge kind of overplays his very strong hand.
Diversity & Inclusion For Recent Law School Grads Seems To Be Taking A Back Seat In Private Practice
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Prospective law students face some tough dilemmas.
Another Law School Will Let You In Without Taking The LSAT — If You Qualify
The GRE keeps on gaining ground.