Legal Education Roundup (Jan 22, 2021)
Recent reports on the future of law schools and legal education.
"'A Dream Come True Instead of a Nightmare': Will the Bar Exam Revamp Go Far Enough?," Law.com
"Pass Rate on California's October Bar Exam Jumps to 12-Year High," The Recorder
"Overcoming a Historic Bar: Victory for Applicants, Not High Court," The Recorder
"Law Prof Who Spoke at White House Rally Abruptly Retires Amid Calls for His Firing," The Recorder
"The Pandemic Could Set Women Law Professors Back Years. These Academics Want to Find Solutions," Law.com
"Anonymous Professor Makes Largest Gift In Rutgers Law School History: $3.5 Million For Public Interest Scholars Named For Former Dean," TaxProf Blog
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