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Harvard, Duke Law Schools Drop from Top 5 in 2025 U.S. News Rankings

Harvard and Duke Law Schools dropped out of the top five in the 2025 U.S. News rankings, while Stanford and Yale maintained their shared first-place positions.

Education

Apr 15, 2025

Career

Shift in US Law Firm Hiring Practices Amid Economic Uncertainty

US law firms are adjusting their hiring strategies, reducing summer associate roles and recruiting earlier to secure top talent, amidst economic fluctuations.

Career Education

Mar 12, 2025

Education

California State Bar Faces Test Site Challenges Before February Bar Exam

Applicants for the February bar exam face unexpected hurdles as the State Bar struggles with test site availability and reservations.

Education

Feb 17, 2025

California Bar Exam Faces Technical and Logistical Hurdles

California will roll out its new bar exam on Feb. 25, but test takers have already encountered technical and logistical problems ranging from crashed computers and distracting online proctors on mock exams to an inability to schedule their tests.

Education

Feb 03, 2025

Education

Law School Applications Surge 35%

The number of applicants to law school jumped 25% and applications to law schools went up a whopping 35% compared to 2023, according to Law School Admission Council figures. The surge was driven by multiple factors including the election and LSAT changes.

Education

Dec 06, 2024

The Most Expensive Law Schools Ranked

U.S. News put together a ranking of law schools based on the cost of tuition and fees for out-of-state students

Education

Sep 16, 2024

Student Debt Takes Toll on Young Lawyers’ Well-Being, Life Decisions

High student debt is affecting the emotional well-being of young lawyers and affecting their life decisions, while also causing a sizable number of them to reassess their educational choices.

Education

Sep 11, 2024

Law School Applications Rise in 2024

Law school applications are on the rise in 2024, with nearly a 6% increase compared to last year.

Career Education

Aug 28, 2024

Class of 2023 Sees Record-High Job, Salary Outcomes, NALP Study Finds

However, this year’s graduates might be the last benefactors of the talent wars, as law firm recruiting activity hits an 11-year low.

Law Firms Education

Aug 02, 2024

Harvard Appoints Jennifer O’Connor as New VP, GC

O'Connor is currently VP of Tech and Information Law and Policy at Northrop Grumman and was GC for the Department of Defense during the Obama administration.

General Counsel Education

Jul 10, 2024