A look at Before the JD and the national increase in law school applications
BLOOMBERG LAW — When students began flocking back to law school after enrollment dropped precipitously starting in 2010, no one could explain why it regained its allure. So the Association of American Law Schools asked nearly 25,000 undergraduates and first-year law students about their reasons.
Read More about A look at Before the JD and the national increase in law school applicationsCollege students have public-spirited motivations for considering law school
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Undergraduates considering a law degree are motivated by a desire to contribute to the public good, but high costs and work-life balance concerns deter some of them, according to a study from AALS and Gallup.
Read More about College students have public-spirited motivations for considering law schoolAALS/Gallup survey: Half of law students considered law school before reaching college
INDIANA LAWYER — A landmark study of undergraduate students considering law school finds public service factors are key motivators, far ahead of the ability to qualify for a high-paying job or the prestige of the profession.
Read More about AALS/Gallup survey: Half of law students considered law school before reaching collegeAALS and other higher education organizations file amicus briefs in Harvard University admissions lawsuit
JACKSON FREE PRESS — Groups exemplifying a diverse array of voices have supported Harvard University with friend-of-court briefs, including AALS.
Read More about AALS and other higher education organizations file amicus briefs in Harvard University admissions lawsuitGeorge Washington Law Dean Blake Morant looks back on career path
DIVERSE ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION — GW Law Dean Blake Morant discusses how diversity has been a linchpin in his career and other experiences in his life that contributed to his success as a legal scholar and dean.
Read More about George Washington Law Dean Blake Morant looks back on career pathProfile of American University Washington College of Law Dean and AALS Executive Committee member Camille Nelson
DIVERSE ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION — This article includes a detailed profile of American University Washington College of Law Dean and AALS Executive Committee member Camille Nelson, whose academic career is marked by pioneering professional success.
Read More about Profile of American University Washington College of Law Dean and AALS Executive Committee member Camille NelsonJohn Marshall Law’s chief diversity officer appointed to executive committee of the AALS Section on Student Services
JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL – Troy Riddle, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer, has been appointed to the executive committee of the Section on Student Services.
Read More about John Marshall Law’s chief diversity officer appointed to executive committee of the AALS Section on Student ServicesAALS President and Richmond Law Dean Wendy Perdue comments on proposed changes to student loans and the importance of Public Service Loan Forgiveness
U.S. NEWS – The proposed elimination of Public Service Loan Forgiveness could steer some students away from law school, experts say.
Read More about AALS President and Richmond Law Dean Wendy Perdue comments on proposed changes to student loans and the importance of Public Service Loan ForgivenessThe American Law Institute recognizes members presented with AALS Section awards at 2018 AALS Annual Meeting
AMERICAN LAW INSTITUTE – The 2018 AALS Section Award Winners include the following ALI members.
Read More about The American Law Institute recognizes members presented with AALS Section awards at 2018 AALS Annual MeetingLSAC President Kellye Testy discusses partnership with AALS
ABA JOURNAL – LSAC and AALS are coming together on a project to improve how the public sees the prospects of a legal education and the legal profession.
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