Legal Education Roundup (Oct 28, 2022)
Recent reports on the future of law schools and legal education.
"Biden's student loan forgiveness plan survives two legal challenges," Reuters
"Applying for Biden's student loan forgiveness? Here's what to know.," The Washington Post
"More Colleges Are Hiring Crisis-Response Teams for Mental-Health Emergencies," The Chronicle of Higher Education
"Bar exam pass rate rises in New York, falls in Florida," Reuters
"Pass rate for New York's July bar exam ticks up, as repeat and foreign-educated test-takers do better," ABA Journal
"New York Bar Exam Pass Rate Falls for First-Time Candidates in July Administration," New York Law Journal
"At 67%, July Bar Exam Pass Rate Continues to Drop After Uniform Test Roll-Out," The Legal Intelligencer
"Trump-appointed judges behind Yale boycott agree to speak at school," Reuters
"First-of-its-kind online law school draws big applicant pool," Reuters
"Law schools see applications dip as 2023 cycle gets off to slow start," Reuters
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