ABA report finds shortage of civil legal aid lawyers
REUTERS — For every 10,000 Americans living in poverty, fewer than three civil legal aid attorneys are available to provide free legal help, a new ABA report has found.
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REUTERS — The California Supreme Court on Tuesday adopted a package of ethics reforms for State Bar of California officials and judges, in the latest fallout from criticism over the regulatory agency’s oversight of disgraced attorney Tom Girardi.
Read More about California Supreme Court strengthens ethics rules for state barLLM graduates discuss building community and supporting each other
NATIONAL JURIST — A lot happens during the LL.M. year. Foreign-educated lawyers enrolled in these programs balance academic coursework and extracurricular activities.
Read More about LLM graduates discuss building community and supporting each otherLouisiana appeals court rules state bar association activities must be related to the legal profession
LOUISIANA RECORD — A federal appeals court has affirmed that the Louisiana State Bar Association violated a New Orleans attorney’s right to free speech and free association when it engaged in activities that were not germane to the legal profession.
Read More about Louisiana appeals court rules state bar association activities must be related to the legal professionAmerican Bar Association turns to grant funding to support initiatives
BLOOMBERG LAW — The American Bar Association is in “a handsome place, financially,” despite dwindling membership rolls, according to its new executive director
Read More about American Bar Association turns to grant funding to support initiativesBloomberg Law explores key legal profession issues in 2024
CISION PR NEWSWIRE — Bloomberg Law announced today that its annual series previewing the topics that its legal analysts will be closely watching next year is now available.
Read More about Bloomberg Law explores key legal profession issues in 2024ABA report looks at the experience of Native American lawyers
NZ LAWYER — A new report published by the American Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the Profession, in collaboration with the National Native American Bar Association details the experiences of female Native American lawyers as they navigate the intersection of race and gender in the legal profession.
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LAW.360 — – Artificial intelligence could someday level the playing field for lawyers and clients — or it could exacerbate deeply entrenched inequalities in the justice system, legal industry experts said on the first day of the Clio Cloud Conference on Monday.
Read More about How artificial intelligence has affected the legal professionWinston & Strawn pipeline program aims to increase diversity in the legal profession
LAW.COM — The firm has a long-standing commitment to expanding the pipeline of diverse students entering the legal field.
Read More about Winston & Strawn pipeline program aims to increase diversity in the legal professionMaryland to adopt NextGen Bar Exam in July 2026
THE DAILY RECORD — Beginning in July 2026, applicants seeking admission to the Maryland bar will take a new exam, the Maryland Supreme Court announced in an administrative order filed today.
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