Legal Education Roundup (Nov 29, 2024)
Recent reports on the future of law schools and legal education.
"Ohio law schools stop race-based scholarships, programs," The Center Square
"Symposium: Roadmap For Law School Modernity — Teaching Technology Competence," TaxProf Blog
"Breaking The Cycle: Rethinking Bar Exam Scoring And Portability For NextGen Examinees," TaxProf Blog
"ABA approves Penn State's plan to combine its two law schools," Reuters
"LSSSE Releases New Report On Trends In Legal Education Over The Past 20 Years," TaxProf Blog
"At 17, She Just Passed the State Bar of California," The New York Times
"Professional Identity Formation And The NextGen Bar Open Opportunities For Law Student And Law School Success," TaxProf Blog
"LSAT competitor sold amid push for alternative law school admissions," Reuters
"25% Through The Fall 2025 Law School Admissions Season: Applicants Are Up 26% (Black Applicants Are Up 42%)," TaxProf Blog
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