Law graduates experience technical and logistical challenges with the new California Bar Exam

February 18, 2025

REUTERS — California will roll out its new bar exam on Feb. 25, but test takers say they 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.

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Oregon turns to supervised practice as an alternative to the bar exam for law licensing

February 18, 2025

ABA JOURNAL — Then when COVID-19 hit, Oregon scrapped the rigid rules surrounding the UBE and offered an option to take the bar exam remotely and grant diploma privilege to 2020 graduates.

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Pennsylvania’s law schools see spike in applicants

February 13, 2025

LAW.COM — Pennsylvania is seeing an overall 25% boost in applications to its law schools, according to data gathered by the Law School Admission Council.

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Podcast: St. Louis University Law dean Twinette Johnson discusses the importance of finding mentors

February 13, 2025

ASPEN LEADING EDGE — Twinette Johnson, Dean of St. Louis University School of Law, reflects on her journey to legal education and her first semester as Dean. She also shares her path to returning to SLU after receiving her bachelor’s degree and what she loves about the university and the community.

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Incoming Howard University law professor Kiah Duggins dies in DCA plane crash 

February 13, 2025

FOX 5 DC — Howard University law professor Kiah Duggins has been identified as one of the victims of the devastating plane collision near Reagan National Airport, university officials confirmed Thursday night.

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Law school trends to watch in 2025

February 13, 2025

JDJOURNAL — Discover the latest law school trends in 2025, including AI integration, the NextGen Bar Exam, diversity shifts, and new career paths for law graduates. 

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A look at the University of Akron Law ‘3+3’ accelerated bachelor’s/JD degree program

February 13, 2025

CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS — The University of Akron School of Law announced three new partnerships for its accelerated pathway law program in 2024.

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American University Law professor Jamie Abrams contributes to amicus brief on prejudicial use of personal information

February 13, 2025

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY — The U.S. Supreme Court granted a new hearing to Brenda Andrew, an Oklahoma woman on death row for the 2001 murder of her husband.

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Baylor Law announces legal writing competition winners

February 13, 2025

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL — Baylor Law School is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Paper Chase Legal Writing Competition. 

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A profile on Boston University Law professor Weijia Rao  

February 13, 2025

THE RECORD — Weijia Rao’s research applies empirical methods to the study of international and comparative law, with a focus on legal institutions governing global trade and investment.

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