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LawNext: How Law Schools Should Teach Tech, With April Dawson

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There is broad agreement that if law schools are to adequately train students for careers in law, then technology is a critical part of the curriculum. Despite this, many law schools get a failing grade when it comes to teaching tech. So how, exactly, should law schools teach tech?

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Law Schools Are Burying Their Heads In The Sand About Generative AI

Above The Law

The majority of law schools are just ignoring the reality of modern technology. The post Law Schools Are Burying Their Heads In The Sand About Generative AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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Randy Zelin, a 33 year veteran criminal defense attorney and adjunct Professor of Law at Cornell University Law School, heads the white collar criminal defense practice group at Wilk Auslander LLP. How important is it for a lawyer to go to a top-tier school? I met two of my closest friends in law school.

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‘Glassdoor For Judges’ Prepares To Celebrate 1-Year Anniversary Of Upending The Clerkship System

Above The Law

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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Law School Now Requires Students To Get Artificial Intelligence Certification

Above The Law

The post Law School Now Requires Students To Get Artificial Intelligence Certification appeared first on Above the Law. Likely the first of many.

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Biglaw Summer Associate Recruiting Leaves OCI In The Dust In Favor Of Alternative Hiring Plans

Above The Law

NALP Executive Director Nikia Gray has the details: In total, law school interview programs (OCI and EIP) drove only 44% of offers. The majority of offers (56%) resulted from employers recruiting outside of law school interview programs, such as via direct application, resume collects, and referrals.

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How Technology Supports Access To Justice

Above The Law

In this episode of the Non-Eventcast, we talk with David Colarusso of Suffolk University Law School about the intersection between legal tech and A2J. The post How Technology Supports Access To Justice appeared first on Above the Law.