Above The Law

JANUARY 13, 2025

American Lawyer ] * Associates getting squeezed by new firm hiring model. [ Yahoo ] * New York joining NextGen bar exam train in 2028. appeared first on Above the Law. [ American Lawyer ] * Associates getting squeezed by new firm hiring model. [ Yahoo ] * New York joining NextGen bar exam train in 2028.

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MARCH 14, 2023

take the multiple-choice portion of the bar exam and it failed to pass? Well, the second time’s a charm, as GPT has now passed not only the multiple-choice portion, but also the essay portion, and scored around the top 10% of test takers. Remember earlier this year when two legal scholars and scientists had GPT 3.5

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The Crime Report

OCTOBER 4, 2022

You didn’t take the bar exam. Most classes base your grade on one all-or-nothing exam at the end of the semester. You made it through high school with good-enough grades in your classes and on the SAT to get into college. You made it through law school with good-enough grades on exam after exam to graduate.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 23, 2022

What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche or practice area? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. Five Things You Need to Become a Top Lawyer. In this column, we zero in on their top tips. Sivonnia DeBarros.

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Above The Law

APRIL 3, 2025

Many lawyers quickly realize that law school does not fully prepare them for the realities of in-house practice. Unlike law firm practice, where legal analysis is often the sole focus, in-house lawyers must integrate legal considerations into broader business objectives. Who is responsible for providing that legal education?

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The post It Just Got Easier To Pass The Bar Exam In One State appeared first on Above the Law. The lawyerly rite of passage is just a little less stressful -- for some folks.

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ABA Journal

JUNE 27, 2022

If you are studying for the July bar exam, you’re not going to memorize every flashcard for the Multistate Bar Examination, and that’s OK. You…

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LegalTalkNetwork

AUGUST 27, 2024

The bar examination is a rigorous assessment designed to determine whether a law school graduate is adequately prepared and competent to practice law within a specific jurisdiction. It is widely recognized for its challenging nature and demands thorough preparation due to its comprehensive coverage of legal subject matters.

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The Crime Report

JUNE 22, 2021

A Lawyers Justice Corps should replace the bar exam as a certification of competence for new attorneys, argues Touro College Law Prof. Lawyers are needed to challenge racist practices, design new initiatives, and help communities overcome persistent bias,” the paper asserted. Thomas Law Journal. Emerita Eileen Kaufman.

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ABA Journal

MAY 9, 2024

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The February administration of the California bar exam is so broken that they’re offering a free July test to everyone who fails. Despite the trouble they’ve faced, California’s effort to reinvent the bar exam was born out of necessity. The post Buy One Get One Free Cal Bar Exams!

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LawSites

JANUARY 9, 2023

to the task, having it perform that most anxiety-inducing of tests along the path to becoming a lawyer – taking the bar exam. . But as others have been speculating, two legal scholars and scientists, Daniel Martin Katz and Michael Bommarito , put GPT 3.5 How did it do?

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InHouseBlog

JANUARY 9, 2023

If AI passes the bar exam, it certainly will not have trouble crafting a 62-page critical client memorandum that finishes with an unequivocal “maybe” Then it may move swiftly to increase 6-minute billing increments to half-hours (have to charge up those batteries and electricity isn’t cheap!), How did it do?

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

However, I cant resist writing about the California State Bars latest snafu: the February bar exam held this week. The California State Bar has its very own BOGO now. The bar is falling all over itself in apologies, as well it should mea culpas from an institution not known to readily take responsibility for screwups.

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Law 360

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Stephanie Acosta at UWorld discusses how law students and law schools can start preparing now for the new bar exam launching in 2026, which is expected to emphasize real-world lawyering skills-based tasks over rote memorization.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 6, 2021

I was recently asked how I was able (finally) to pass the Texas Bar Exam while also struggling with cocaine addiction and alcohol use disorder (alcoholism). Here is my answer.

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LDA PRO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

So, what’s the distinction between a lawyer and a paralegal? After knowing about paralegals and their job you might want to hire paralegal services Roseville more than a lawyer. The difference between a lawyer and a paralegal . The primary distinction between a paralegal and a lawyer is their role in the courts.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Reuters ] * Law school deans worried about California's future bar exam, but in fairness they were worried about its past bar exam so this is an ongoing issue. [ Law360 ] * Judge blasts plaintiffs in intellectual property lawsuit over Meta's AI training. Lawyers say they'll bring in new team.

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JURIST

JULY 18, 2023

I discovered that becoming a lawyer in Ghana involves a series of steps. The admission process is highly competitive, requiring students to pass an entrance exam and undergo an interview. Once students successfully complete law school, they become eligible to take the bar exam.

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Above The Law

MAY 26, 2021

Kim Still Not A Baby Lawyer : In fairness, it's tough to study when distracted by a husband doing. Sir, This Is A Wendy's : It's not quite that bad, but one law professor bundled all of his law school complaints into an article about the bar exam for some reason. whatever the hell it was Kanye was doing.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Good lawyer-client relations are less about you knowing the answers and much more about knowing the right questions to ask. Lawyer-Client Relations: Socrates Was On to Something. 1 priority to launch what you hope will be a long, productive relationship to achieve the best lawyer-client relations, by learning all you can upfront.

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Above The Law

JULY 31, 2024

Beta test the new bar exam! Bloomberg Law News ] * Job prospects dimmer for Class of 2024. American Lawyer ] * Managing partner accused of stealing $10 million. Law.com ] * Lawyer thought he was helping the feds catch crooks when he gave out his financial information. * Law students: Wanna make a quick $1500?

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LawSites

APRIL 13, 2023

Is Coming for Lawyers.” ” With GPT-4 having passed the bar exam and legal tech companies launching AI-based legal assistants , it sometimes seems that the potential for AI in law is limitless. A few days ago, The New York Times declared, “ A.I.

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LegalTalkNetwork

AUGUST 7, 2024

Here’s how you can follow in Wildes’ footsteps and change lives as an immigration lawyer. Immigration law classes are not strictly required to practice in this field, but they can enhance your expertise and potentially improve your job prospects. It takes guts to pick up and leave not knowing where you’re going.”

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InHouseBlog

APRIL 27, 2022

Wellness tips for lawyers are in great demand for a profession that has struggled with the health and wellbeing of its members. Fortunately, the ABA Journal has gathered some experts and put together a fantastic set of tips that are worth a look by all lawyers – corporate counsel and law firm lawyers alike.

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Above The Law

JULY 15, 2021

CNBC ] * Data shows tendencies of folks that pass the bar exam. American Lawyer ]. [ The Hill ] * Senator cares more about Chick-Fil-A than likely violation of the constitution and calls to violence. 1L attending a FedSoc meeting and staying for the food vibes. Probably won't make it through, dope either way.

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At the Lectern

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Supreme Court today rejected a proposal that would have allowed prospective lawyers to bypass the traditional bar exam as a way to become licensed attorneys. The court has apparently not yet ruled on a State Bar proposal — resubmitted six days ago — to proceed with a new bar exam written by Kaplan Exam Services.

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The Estrin Report

MARCH 2, 2023

Most of the lawyers I know feel like their employees fall into one of two categories. The latter ones suck up lawyers’ time, need help, and don’t do their job all that well. There was always a new paralegal that could be hired or another lawyer graduating from law school. She was top of her class and law review.

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Law 360

AUGUST 12, 2021

The bar exam does a poor job of testing the skills employers expect from new lawyers, and those who pass the bar can practice indefinitely without independent oversight, so states should consider alternative means for assuring competence and personal stability for new as well as experienced lawyers, says David Friedman at Willamette University.

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JURIST

JANUARY 5, 2021

.” The recommendations are the result of a three-year, “comprehensive, empirical study to ensure that the bar examination continues to assess the minimum competencies required of newly licensed lawyers in an evolving legal profession, and to determine how those competencies should be assessed.”

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LegalTalkNetwork

AUGUST 16, 2024

If you’re reading this blog, it’s likely because you’re either a legal professional with an empty bookshelf or you’re trying to come up with a gift idea for the lawyer in your life who’s impossible to buy for. Lawyer Nation This book explores the evolution of the American legal profession.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 25, 2022

million lawyers in the United States. Nationwide, there are approximately four lawyers for every 1,000 residents, but the number doesn’t reflect the reality. Most lawyers work in urban areas, while many rural areas of the country have few or no lawyers. have less than one lawyer per 1,000 residents. .”

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Why do lawyers love to ruin joy?

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ALPS

MARCH 29, 2023

Spare Yourself Headaches I n Your Law Practice by Following these Helpful Communication Tips: Hard to believe that around this time 20 years ago I was finishing up law school at Mercer University School of Law and would soon be prepping for the Georgia bar exam.  In law school, they hone our communication skills, both written and oral. 

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Most popular this year: My interview with Daniel Martin Katz and Michael Bommarito just after their first try at having GPT take the bar exam. Can GPT Pass the Bar Exam? Training Lawyers to Use Generative AI, with AltaClaro Founder Abdi Shayesteh. Top 15 of 2023 1. We Find Out.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 11, 2023

Meet Our Guest Expert Mike Quartararo is the President of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), the world’s leading organization for training and certification in e-discovery. We’ve got our training and certification programs. It was founded in 2010 by some enterprising lawyers and legal support personnel.

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LawSites

JULY 9, 2021

In this guest post, Laura Lee Norris , director of the program, and Mark Michels , lecturer in law, describe the program and how it prepares students for careers as tech lawyers in Silicon Valley. Tech Edge JD students begin their training before law school even starts.

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