Above The Law

MARCH 18, 2025

The government may be coming after some of the most successful law firms in the country, but weve got just what every member of the legal profession wants to see to get their minds off this dystopian nightmare: a ranking of the best law schools in the world. More than half of the worlds top 10 law schools are in America!

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Above The Law

MARCH 26, 2025

We already knew that Biglaw firms were stepping away from using law school interview programs as their main source of recruitment in favor of alternative hiring plans , but one elite law firm just made a move that may spell doom for on-campus interviews if more firms decide to follow its lead.

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Above The Law

APRIL 28, 2025

As weve mentioned time and time again here at Above the Law, there are lots of factors that go into deciding what your perfect law school is. Though it should be noted that what specialty you want to practice as an attorney may vastly differ from the ideas you have before you enter law school.) News] 2025-26 U.S.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 24, 2025

Which law schools do you think came out on top of this list? The post The Most Diverse Law Schools (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

APRIL 8, 2024

The post The 2024-2025 U.S. News Law School Rankings Are Here appeared first on Above the Law. Big changes in the T14, along with some of the largest rankings tumbles and gains.

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Above The Law

MARCH 7, 2024

Which law schools are new to (and excluded from) the T14 in this version of the rankings? The post A ‘Preview’ Of The 2025 U.S. News Law School Rankings appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

APRIL 25, 2025

According to the 2025-26 U.S. News Rankings, which law school got top marks for its legal writing program? Hint: This state-funded law school was founded in 1884. The post The Law School With Top Writing Chops appeared first on Above the Law. See the answer on the next page.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 27, 2025

The National Jurists preLaw Magazine recently released its Most Devout Law Schools ranking, highlighting the schools that are really doing their homework when it comes to incorporating matters of faith into their teaching of the law. Congratulations to each of the law schools listed!

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Above The Law

JANUARY 27, 2025

These schools will support students in their legal education and in their faith. The post Ranking The Most ‘Devout’ Law Schools (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Supreme Court of California confirmed the 2025 bar exam will be the first to implement the new exam modifications on Tuesday. The exam is currently only offered in person and will be administered remotely or in person starting in February 2025. The exam will occur over two days, and the format will comprise three primary sections.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 27, 2025

“HLS Beyond Presents: Why I Changed My Mind (2025).” ” Harvard Law School has posted this video on YouTube.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 15, 2024

The school is currently taking applications for the program, which is set to begin in the summer of 2025. The post T14 Law School Is The First To Offer An AI-Focused Law Degree appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

MARCH 19, 2025

Law school clerkship advisors told me dismissively that, Harassment doesnt happen in clerkships; its just women adjusting to their first jobs; and Were blessed to work with only good judges — all our alumni have positive clerkship experiences; and I dont need your Project; I know about all the judges.

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Above The Law

APRIL 23, 2024

How did your law school fare in the latest specialty ranking? The post Elite Law School Reigns Supreme In The U.S. News Law School Omnibus Specialty Rankings appeared first on Above the Law. Find out here.

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Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2025

In fact, according to the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), this was the first time in decades that law firms have made the majority of their offers outside of traditional placement plans. NALP Executive Director Nikia Gray has the details: In total, law school interview programs (OCI and EIP) drove only 44% of offers.

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Above The Law

APRIL 10, 2024

This law school saw the biggest U.S. The post Dean Of Law School That Saw Worst Drop In Rank Has Choice Words About U.S. News Law School Ranking appeared first on Above the Law. News rank drop this year, and its dean isn't pleased about it.

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Above The Law

MARCH 31, 2025

According to the NCBE, of the 15,350 people who took the February 2025 exam, approximately 71% were likely repeat test-takers, meaning theyd already failed the exam previously. The February administration is usually dominated by repeaters, as July is the traditional time for new law graduates to take the test.

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Above The Law

APRIL 28, 2025

According to the 2025-26 U.S. News Rankings, which law school got top marks for its constitutional law program? Hint: More than 200 graduates of this law school currently serve as judges on federal, state, and administrative courts, and more than 300 graduates have clerked or will clerk on the U.S.

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Above The Law

APRIL 22, 2025

reaction video nintendo mario meme pic.twitter.com/VchdFeiOjB — The Memes Archive (@TheMemesArchive) February 8, 2025 Thank you for your time, the door is on your left. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s. Louis School of Law.

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Above The Law

APRIL 15, 2024

Law schools that refused to cooperate with U.S. News Law School Rankings Makes Its Smartest Methodological Change: Telling Holdout Schools To Suck It appeared first on Above the Law. News saw their peer surveys ignored. It's the right call. The post U.S.

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Above The Law

APRIL 7, 2025

ajc pic.twitter.com/GPjyxzeqFp — Jozsef Papp (@JozsefPapp_) April 3, 2025 The prosecutions argument being colorable didn’t take away from it being dumb. Earlier : Young Thugs Parole Is Already In Jeopardy Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021. Louis School of Law.

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Above The Law

MARCH 20, 2024

News Law School Rankings Expected Soon, But Will The Methodology Change? appeared first on Above the Law. Without changes to the U.S. News methodology, the T14 is going to look a lot different -- perhaps ridiculously so. The post U.S.

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Above The Law

APRIL 17, 2025

More than half of law school students in the U.S. Encourage their employee lawyer moms to attend events such as the upcoming Mothers Esquire 2025 We Belong Conference in May ( register now ), and cover their associated costs. Sponsor the 2025 MothersEsquire Conference, as a presenting sponsor, exhibitor, and much more.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 24, 2025

Affirmative action may have been dismantled in higher education and diversity may be under attack, but this hasn’t stopped students from navigating the pathway to law school. Heres the methodology that was used: We graded schools based on how well each school matches with the U.S.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 15, 2025

“2025 Klinsky Lecture | Elizabeth Prelogar on Representing the United States in the Supreme Court”: Harvard Law School has posted this video on YouTube.

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At the Lectern

APRIL 26, 2025

Two University of California law schools have announced they will each have a Supreme Court justice delivering a keynote address at their graduation ceremonies. Justice Leondra Kruger will address UCLA Law’s graduates and UC Davis has scheduled alumna Justice Kelli Evans to speak to its class of 2025.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

APRIL 10, 2025

We are proud to welcome Andy Fitch, who joined the Sabin Center as a Climate Finance and Regulation Fellow in April 2025. His work covers intersections of ESG and antitrust law with sustainability and climate-resiliency goals. from Columbia Law School in 2024. He earned a J.D.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

JD Vances book has been banned from DOD schools. Williams (@BHWilliamsMD) February 19, 2025 I’ve no clue why this book was banned. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s. Louis School of Law.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School will be suspended with half pay and full benefits for the 2025-2026 academic year because…

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Conflict of Laws

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The 2024 event was expertly hosted by Professor Richard Garnett and Professor Ying Khai Liew of the University of Melbourne Law School, and held at University House at UniMelbs Parkville campus. The theme of the 2024 Colloquium was Private International Law: Domestic Law or International Law?.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School, together with New York Sea Grant, is pleased to announce a writing competition for law students interested in writing on legal and policy issues associated with marine carbon dioxide removal.

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Above The Law

APRIL 16, 2025

pic.twitter.com/1PD3g3ksr4 — Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) April 15, 2025 If I’m a billionaire music CEO accused of being a Bad Boy, I’d want to hire the guy that effectively beat a high profile RICO case too. Louis School of Law. He endured Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Columbia Law School June 12-13, 2025(via Zoom) This13thAnnual Sabin Colloquium will allow junior environmental law scholars to present early-stage work and receive constructive feedback from a panel of senior scholars and from each other.

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LegalTalkNetwork

MARCH 12, 2025

PETALUMA, CA (March 12, 2025) Thinking Like A Lawyer , the popular podcast hosted by Above the Law and produced by Legal Talk Network, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary today. The show takes a fun and conversational approach, diving into the most popular stories from Above the Laws blog.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Before law school sucks their dreams away under a mountain of student debt, many students picture themselves getting into the entertainment industry. Famous clients! Exciting legal problems! Hollywood living! Then everyone ends up drafting venue clauses for regional office supply distributors.

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NewYorkCourtWatcher

MARCH 10, 2025

WEINSTEIN AND THE NEW YORK COURT OF APPEALSby Sarah Midani (Albany Law School, Class of 2025; Editor-in-Chief, Albany LawReview)As Ms. MOLINEUX MEETS #METOO:EVALUATING THE MEDIAS COVERAGE OF PEOPLE V.

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Above The Law

APRIL 3, 2025

Im all about peace and love — Young Thug (@youngthug) April 3, 2025 That’s the thing about plausible deniability and stochastic terrorism, it allows you to make treats [sic] without ever actually having to make them. Louis School of Law. He endured Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St.

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