Above The Law
JANUARY 28, 2025
But I remember it was probably seven years after Legally Blonde, I got called for jury duty and it was in Beverly Hills. ’ They were like, You went to law school.’ I definitely did not go to law school, I didnt finish college. (Photo by Tracy Bennett/MGM Pictures) Ed. It was probably two weeks. .’
Above The Law
APRIL 23, 2025
News & World Report has rolled out additional rankings on top of their influential law school rankings. Given that a legal education can land the average law school graduate in up to six figures of debt, it makes sense that would-be lawyers are eager to snag Biglaw jobs, where salaries at leading firms begin at $225,000.
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Above The Law
JANUARY 14, 2025
The post Yale Law School Bars Students From Accessing Information About Abusive Judges appeared first on Above the Law. It appears YLS does not want students to access negative information about clerkships, fearing it might dissuade students from clerking for certain prestigious -- and abusive -- judges.
Above The Law
MARCH 13, 2025
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. If a school required pro bono hours, extra credit was given, Finally, we gave 10% to additional practical training offerings , such as required legal writing.
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. In-house legal work requires more than just knowing the law; it demands strategic thinking, business acumen, and strong communication skills. Who is responsible for providing that legal education?
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2021
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.
Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2025
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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