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The Curious Case Of Kash Patel’s Law School Education

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A native of New York, Mr. Patel completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Richmond before returning to New York to earn his law degree, along with a Certificate in International Law from University College London Faculty of Laws in the United Kingdom.

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U.S. News Releases Two Wildly Different Versions Of The 2025 Law School Rankings At The Same Time

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News & World Report law school rankings have finally arrived complete with their fair share of drama and absurdity. News has TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT RANKINGS listed in TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PLACES. News & World Report in the year 2025. News Best Law Schools site (as originally published circa 9:00 p.m.

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Over 50 Bar Organizations Stand Up For The Rule Of Law

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So far we’ve seen Perkins Coie and Williams & Connolly take their stands in court, Rachel Cohen stake her employment at Skadden , and the American Constitution Society call on law school deans to take a public stand for the rule of law. Today, the resistance list grew by a bunch of Bar Associations.

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All You Need To Know About The 2025 U.S. News Law School Rankings

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News & World Report law school rankings are here, and the legal world is definitely interested in all the ups and downs that we’re seeing when it comes to changes in rank. First and foremost, lawyers and law students are in an absolute tizzy over the state of the T14. Lawyer/Judge Assessment: 12.5%

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Marina Shepelsky: How to Be a Top Lawyer in Your Niche

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What does it take to become a successful lawyer? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices, and we’re highlighting their top five tips here. This week, the spotlight is on immigration and divorce lawyer — and social media star — Marina Shepelsky. .

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Lawyer Charged With Series Of Acts That Sound Ripped From GTA 6

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A funny thing about the character and fitness component of becoming a lawyer is that is only evaluates the things you’ve done. Try this story covered in the ABA Journal on for size: A lawyer in Albany, New York, was accused Friday of violating an order of protection, hitting a woman, stealing beer, and trying to bite a police officer.

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Lawyers Should Observe Proceedings To Gain Experience

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Every so often, new lawyers ask me for advice on how they can best succeed in the legal profession. I usually give young lawyers a few strategies, including how they should work at a stable law firm, develop a specialty, and build connections that can help them originate business.

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