US Supreme Court rejects case accusing California Bar Exam of ageism
BLOOMBERG LAW — The US Supreme Court rejected a Massachusetts intellectual property lawyer’s bid to probe the legality of the California bar exam, which he say discriminates against lawyers over age 40.
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BLOOMBERG LAW — The cost of an attorney is far out of reach for many middle- and low-income Americans. This has serious negative consequences on both society and the rule of law, according to Ray Brescia, a professor at Albany Law School and author of a new book about the future of the legal profession.
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YOUNG LAWYER RISING — Guest Michael Kippins is a Boston-based civil rights attorney with Lawyers For Civil Rights. Driven by a desire to advocate for those too often left without robust representation, Kippins made the courageous jump from a big law setting to his civil rights practice and hasn’t looked back.
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REUTERS — Graduates of law schools not accredited by the American Bar Association are eligible to take the bar exam in Indiana following a Thursday rule change by the state’s high court, but they will have to go through an individual approval process.
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THE AMERICAN LAW INSITUTE — At its 2024 annual meeting, the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) acknowledged the winners of the 2024 Section Awards with an awards ceremony.
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QUINNIPIAC LAW — Gallini will succeed Jennifer Gerarda Brown, who is stepping down after more than a decade as dean on June 30 to return to the faculty to focus on her teaching and research.
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REUTERS — The alumni association and four current students at Golden Gate University School of Law sued the university and its president on Wednesday in California state court, seeking to stop the planned closure of its juris doctor program.
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BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re continuing our discussion of the NextGen Bar Exam with a few tips on what classes and skills to focus on in law school for a more seamless bar prep experience down the line.
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THE NATIONAL JURIST — Preparing for the bar exam is a daunting task. The bar exam is the true culmination of your law school career and the final hurdle (other than passing character and fitness) to becoming a licensed attorney.
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LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today’s episode is on the topic of executive functioning skills for law students and new lawyers, in relation to staying organized, managing time effectively, and also studying and working smart.
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