Legal Education Roundup (Dec 22, 2023)
Recent reports on the future of law schools and legal education.
"California Bar to Set Guidelines for Using Generative AI to Practice Law, More States to Follow," The National Law Review
"SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision Is Not Dissuading Students Of Color From Applying To Law School," TaxProf Blog
"Law firm Edelson boycotts Harvard recruiting events amid antisemitism controversy," Reuters
"He passed the bar this year at 17. Now he'll be prosecuting your case," The Washington Post
"Cancel culture is preventing law students from learning empathy," Canadian Lawyer
"ABA Proposal for Accrediting Fully Online Law Schools Out for Notice and Comment," Law.com
"Can We Fix It? Yes, We Can!" Law School Academic Support
"Embrace Active Voice In Legal Writing — In Most Cases," Law360
"Inside Track: Law Schools Neglecting Desperate Need for Tech Training," Law.com
"Law schools embrace LSAT alternatives after affirmative action ban," Reuters
"Nearly 25% of Law Schools Plan to Use JD-Next Admission Test," Law.com
"Muller: Employment Outcomes Overwhelm Every Other U.S. News Law School Rankings Metric," TaxProf Blog
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