NALP Foundation study looks at factors driving law firm associate retention
NALP FOUNDATION — The NALP Foundation announces today the release of its newest research report: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Key Factors Driving Law Firm Associate Retention.
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REUTERS — The American Bar Association’s policymaking body is poised to take a public stand on Monday against laws that bar teaching about race or gender, as well as bans on books that cover those subjects.
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BLOOMBERG LAW — With the advent of the NextGen bar exam on the way, the focus on developing necessary lawyering skills is paramount for law students and law schools. But even after three years of studying law, many new law grads feel ill-equipped and lacking the necessary practical skills to be successful lawyers.
Read More about Bloomberg Law highlights law schools using immersive experiences to teach studentsNearly half of law school students enroll with undergraduate debt
THE NATIONAL JURIST — The average debt among law students enrolled in 2019-20 averaged $27,000, according to AccessLex Institute’s newest update to the Legal Education Data Deck.
Read More about Nearly half of law school students enroll with undergraduate debtUtah Supreme Court approves use of NextGen Bar Exam in July 2028
KSL — Future Utah lawyers will be using a newer evolution of the bar exam, beginning in July 2028.
Read More about Utah Supreme Court approves use of NextGen Bar Exam in July 2028National Conference of Bar Examiners announces change to new exam software
REUTERS — The revamped bar exam set to debut in July 2026 won’t rely on ExamSoft—the testing platform that has suffered a series of tech problems over the years.
Read More about National Conference of Bar Examiners announces change to new exam softwareAdvice on preparing for the LSAT
U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — The LSAT — or Law School Admission Test — is the most common standardized test that law schools require prospective students to take.
Read More about Advice on preparing for the LSATLaw school assistance program in Indiana supports underrepresented students and applicants
WTCA — The Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity offers programming designed to assist individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups in pursuing legal careers in Indiana. Applications for the ICLEO program are now available and due by March 31, 2024.
Read More about Law school assistance program in Indiana supports underrepresented students and applicantsArizona State University Law to host American Indian Policy Institute
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS — The American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI), recognized internationally for its leadership in American Indian policy, has announced its move from the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions to the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
Read More about Arizona State University Law to host American Indian Policy InstituteUniversity at Buffalo Law library adds Latasha R. Towles as law practice technologist
UBNOW — As advances in technology broaden the array of tools available to practicing lawyers, the Charles B. Sears Law Library is responding with a major new initiative to bring students up to speed with the possibilities.
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