Legal Education Roundup (Feb 26, 2021)
Recent reports on the future of law schools and legal education.
"California Won't Ditch Facial Recognition for February Bar Exam," The Recorder
"'It's a Terrible Situation': Online Bar Exam Looms for Texas Law Grads Without Power," Texas Lawyer
"Texas Will Give Online Bar Exam Next Week, but Offers Alternatives For Those Without Power," Texas Lawyer
"Young Lawyers Are Drowning in Debt. They Want the ABA to Help.," Law.com
"The Most Diverse Law Schools," National Jurist
"60% Through The Fall 2021 Law School Admissions Cycle: Applicants Are Up 21%, With Biggest Increases Among The Highest LSAT Bands," TaxProf Blog
"With Delayed Bar Exams, Law Schools Want More Time for Grads to Secure Jobs," Law.com
"Georgetown Law Nets $34 Million in Donations," Law.com
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