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Reese Witherspoon, Who ‘Definitely Did Not Go To Law School,’ Selected As Jury Foreman Because Of ‘Legally Blonde’ Role

Above The Law

’ They were like, You went to law school.’ I definitely did not go to law school, I didnt finish college. I played a lawyer in a movie once but they fully made me the foreman and I started realizing people dont know much about the law. And they all unanimously are like, Her.’

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157 US law school deans issue collective statement on 2020 election, Capitol attack

JURIST

Law school deans from 157 law schools across the US issued a collective statement on Tuesday addressing the 2020 election and condemning the attack on the US Capitol on January 6. Because law school deans usually do not collectively speak on issues outside of legal education, this was an unusual occurrence.

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Top Lawyers: Randy Zelin of Cornell University Law School On The 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law

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Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? Except for a brief moment when my mother bought me Grey’s Anatomy and the pictures made me want to throw up, I have always wanted to be a trial lawyer.

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Attorney at Work’s Gift Guide for Law School Graduates

Attorney at Work

But don’t worry: The editors have you covered with five great law school graduation gift ideas to celebrate the soon-to-be lawyer. Although, if you are willing to open your wallet a bit wider for an expensive law school graduation gift, consider investing in one of these vintage fountain pens.

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The Best Law Schools For Practical Training (2025)

Above The Law

A common complaint practicing lawyers have is that while law schools cost a fortune, they simply dont teach the most essential skill needed for professional competency. How to be a lawyer, of course. Congratulations to all of the law schools that made the cut for this important ranking.

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Leading The Way For Black Women Lawyers

Above The Law

Who was the first African American female lawyer in the United States? Hint: She applied to law school using her initials to hide the fact that she was a woman. The post Leading The Way For Black Women Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law. She was also the first woman admitted to the District of Columbia Bar.

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Elite US law schools must take accountability for enabling use of fossil fuels: law student group

JURIST

Law Students for Climate Accountability (LSCA), a non-profit coalition of law students advocating for climate justice, Thursday released a report criticizing top US law schools with a disproportionate amount of graduates entering corporate fossil fuel legal positions.