Law Schools, Bar Exams, And Mental Health: Responses From Readers
Starting her fifth year as an Above the Law columnist, Jill Switzer shares reader feedback.
What’s Wrong With The California Bar Exam Now?
This is what the State Bar of California is trying to figure out, and you can help them out.
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.
Pragmatism In The Law: A Necessary Evil
Lawyers always need to balance pragmatism and reality against risk.
The Danger In Always Being Busy
We all need time to breathe, both physically and mentally.
Lawyer Tales From The West Coast
What do you think about these lawyers?
‘First’ Syndrome: Sandra Day O’Connor And Progress For Women
Progress is ongoing and painfully slow, but women lawyers are a lot better off than in 1981.
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
What Were These Lawyers Thinking?! They Clearly Weren’t…
The legal field used to be a much saner profession.
Lawyers Wonder: Is The Money Worth The Cost?
People want to feel as if what they do matters.
You ‘Couldn’t Find Anyone’ To Diversify Your Panel? Sell That Bridge To Someone Else
How are lawyers still so tone deaf and clueless about the need for diversity in the profession?
After Your Legal Career Is Over…
You've retired... now what?
Product Spotlight: Lexis® Verdict & Settlement Analyzer
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Ick! What Were These Lawyers Thinking?
Lawyers who left their brains somewhere other than where they needed to be.
When Is Too Old To Practice?
Is competence determined in the eyes of the beholder or in the eyes of the holder?
Women And Minorities Continue To Receive Short End Of The Stick In Biglaw And On The Bench
Do you think things will ever change?
Bar Exam Pass Rates Suck, So Does Legal Education Need A Reboot?
Sorry, law schools, but it's about that time.
What Were These Lawyers Thinking?!
Handing out awards to the lawyers who did some of the stupidest things in 2018.