Legal Education Roundup (Mar 8, 2024)

Recent reports on the future of law schools and legal education.

"Ahead of the Curve: Dissecting the ABA's Current and Proposed Diversity Standard," Law.com
"Bush: The FTC Needs To Intervene In Law School Rankings," TaxProf Blog
"Bar-Takers See Accommodation Gap For Periods, Lactation," Law360
"NCBE Field Tests NextGen Bar Exam, Creates Family Law Content Scope Panel," Law.com

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