Legal Education Roundup (Jul 23, 2021)
Recent reports on the future of law schools and legal education.
"Studying, Sleeping, Commuting-What Helps and Hurts Bar Preparation," The American Lawyer
"The Keys To Passing The Bar Exam: Study 10 Hours (But No More) Before Midnight, Take Two Breaks, Do Not Work," TaxProf Blog
"A Law Professor's Proposal for a Better Bar Exam," The Recorder
"Attys Remain Satisfied With Careers 3 Years After Graduation," Law360
"Pandemic Shines Spotlight On Harvard Law School's Clawback Of Need-Based Financial Aid From Summer Earnings Of Rising 2Ls And 3Ls, TaxProf Blog
"Arizona And ETS Launch 2021 JD-Next Program," TaxProf Blog
"The Elite Master's Degrees That Don't Pay Off," The Wall Street Journal
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