A look at legal technology trends from 2024
ABA JOURNAL — In 2024, funding in legal technology saw a significant rise, with both venture capital and private equity firms increasing their investments. This surge was largely driven by the growing adoption of AI-powered tools in areas such as document review, case management and contract analysis.
Read More about A look at legal technology trends from 2024New Jersey Bar can continue to reserve leadership positions for disadvantaged groups following court decision
BLOOMBERG LAW — The New Jersey State Bar Association can continue reserving leadership positions for members of “disadvantaged groups” because its quotas don’t violate state discrimination laws, an appeals court ruled Friday.
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REUTERS — The Florida Bar is on track to overhaul its policy advocating “diversity and inclusion” for lawyers in the state, eliminating those terms and adopting a more general policy focused on “the quality of legal services.”
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LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Today, we’re discussing substantive Criminal Law, specifically the crimes of assault and battery.
Read More about Podcast: How to answer criminal law questions about assault and battery on the bar examOpinion: Legal profession must be more welcoming to lawyers with disabilities
FORBES — The legal profession has long been recognized for its rigorous standards and competitive environment. However, these attributes often perpetuate barriers that exclude talented individuals, particularly those with disabilities.
Read More about Opinion: Legal profession must be more welcoming to lawyers with disabilitiesA look at alcohol addiction in the legal profession
ABA JOURNAL — Chad Pinkerton was 12 years old when he had his first alcoholic drink. By the time that he was a senior in high school, he says, he was abusing alcohol. And by his late 20s, he was a full-blown alcoholic.
Read More about A look at alcohol addiction in the legal professionFlorida sees large increase in lawyer population growth
FLORIDA BAR NEWS — Florida has the fastest growing lawyer population, with the number of active, resident lawyers increasing 17% in the past decade.
Read More about Florida sees large increase in lawyer population growthABA Profile of the Legal Profession shows increase in the number of women practicing law
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION — The American Bar Association has released its sixth annual Profile of the Legal Profession with a new chapter focused on women in the law.
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BLOOMBERG LAW — Well-being programs at legal organizations will expand next year as employers seek to find ways to improve the ongoing issues with poor well-being in law. Legal employers are on track to increase existing programs and continue hiring staff dedicated to well-being, according to data from Bloomberg Law.
Read More about Why well-being programs will increase in the legal profession in 2025Podcast: Advice on answering real property topics on the bar exam
BAR EXAM TOOL BOX — Today, we’re continuing our overview of key Real Property topics from our “Listen and Learn” series. In this episode, we’re focusing on property regulation and transfer.
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