Legal Education Roundup (Jun 30, 2023)
Recent reports on the future of law schools and legal education.
“The 2023 ATL Top 50 Law School Rankings Are Here,” Above the Law
“The Break Into Law Conference: Where Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Meet For Aspiring Law Students,” Above the Law
"Law Deans Pledge Commitment to Diversity Ahead of US Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling," Law.com
"With 'Armageddon' Looming, a Last Look at the Legal Fault Lines in Race-Conscious Admissions," The Chronicle of Higher Education
"Online law classes get higher marks from students at lower-ranked schools," Reuters
"AccessLex Institute and Gallup Release New Report in the Law School in a Pandemic Series Analyzing Online J.D. Coursework," PR Newswire
"Success of Online JD Programs Varies by Demographic, Says New AccessLex, Gallup Report," Law.com
"Younger, Top-Tier Law Students Less Keen On Online Classes," Law360
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