Opinion: Suffolk Law professor Sarah J. Schendel discusses the impact of the pandemic and racial justice protests on Black law graduates
BLOOMBERG LAW — A survey of Black graduating law students focusing on how their career plans were affected by the pandemic and calls for racial justice last year showed many of their lives were seriously disrupted. Suffolk University Law School assistant professor Sarah J. Schendel summarizes the survey findings about the hardships some faced in preparing…
Read More about Opinion: Suffolk Law professor Sarah J. Schendel discusses the impact of the pandemic and racial justice protests on Black law graduatesBlack law students report stress and anxiety amid pandemic and police violence
ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS — Graduates hoping to swiftly start careers as attorneys instead faced cancelled interviews and delayed first paychecks. And for Black law school graduates, there were additional, devastating stressors as the country faced a swell of anti-Black police brutality, and protestors took to the streets.
Read More about Black law students report stress and anxiety amid pandemic and police violenceOpinion: Willamette Law dean Brian R. Gallini discusses bar exam reform
BLOOMBERG LAW — When Oregon temporarily granted diploma privilege to law school graduates last summer, some Willamette University College of Law graduates used the freed-up bar exam study time to form a task force to examine state jury selection rules. Dean Brian R. Gallini calls on other law deans to help find a long-term alternative to…
Read More about Opinion: Willamette Law dean Brian R. Gallini discusses bar exam reformHarvard Law students reflect on graduating from entirely remote LLM program amid pandemic
THE HARVARD CRIMSON — Harvard Law School’s LL.M. program is a one-year degree program for individuals hailing from a diverse range of backgrounds and ages-97 percent of the current cohort is composed of international students. With the pandemic LL.M. students have experienced a one-year education many said they never anticipated.
Read More about Harvard Law students reflect on graduating from entirely remote LLM program amid pandemicNALP executive director Jim Leipold discusses organization’s evolution over 50 years
ABA JOURNAL — Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Jim Leipold, the executive director of the National Association for Law Placement—an organization focused on career counseling and planning; recruitment and retention; and the professional development of law students, lawyers and its members.
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ABA JOURNAL — The ABA’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar released the data Tuesday. The information includes an online table that breaks down 2020 jobs by various categories and includes comparisons to class of 2019 data.
Read More about Law school graduate employment sees slight decline amid pandemicFebruary Multistate Bar Exam scores improve over previous year
BLOOMBERG LAW — Scores for the Multistate Bar Exam ticked up slightly in the February test that remained online in many states, but far fewer people took the exam compared with the previous winter. The MBE is a key portion of each state’s overall bar exams that are administered twice per year.
Read More about February Multistate Bar Exam scores improve over previous yearIndiana University McKinney Law to host in-person commencement and virtual graduation ceremonies
INDIANA UNIVERSITY MCKINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW — Members of the IU McKinney Law Class of 2021 have two opportunities to commemorate graduating from law school: attend the in-person IUPUI Campus Commencement on May 15 and take part in IU McKinney’s Graduation Virtual Recognition on May 19.
Read More about Indiana University McKinney Law to host in-person commencement and virtual graduation ceremoniesEqual Justice Works Alumni Engagement Program connects law students and lawyers through public service
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS — For more than 30 years, Equal Justice Works has been facilitating opportunities for law students and lawyers to engage in public service and bring lasting change to underserved communities across our country. Today, we have more than 2,000 Fellows in our alumni network.
Read More about Equal Justice Works Alumni Engagement Program connects law students and lawyers through public serviceTips for first-year law firm associates
JD SUPRA — Concerns about starting your first job after law school are justified. It is terrifying. For many, the first year as an associate will be your first professional job. Little has prepared you for the difficult, confusing and stressful first year ahead. We thought we would pass along some tips to the next generation.
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