Maryland 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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JD SUPRA — Have you ever wondered how Fortune 500 companies structure their legal departments and acquire in-house legal talent for growth?
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VIRGINIA LAWYERS WEEKLY — Just under three-quarters of candidates who sat for the Virginia Bar Exam in July passed the test, according to data from the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners.
Read More about Virginia reports slight decrease in pass rate for July 2023 bar exam test-takersUS Supreme Court decision on affirmative action poses challenges to equity in the legal profession
LSAC — In this year when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions, declaring that race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies, the legal profession has been on red alert, with both law schools and legal employers working to preserve…
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REUTERS — With 10 eyes and a helmet-like exoskeleton, horseshoe crabs could pass for sci-fi aliens. But Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati partner Vern Norviel has spent so much time thinking about them in recent years, he told me, that he’s “come to find them very cute.”
Read More about A look at the impact of pro bono legal workWhy some law firms outsource associate training
LAW.COM — Third-party providers are stepping in to help law firms get associates up to speed on key tasks without detracting from partners’ billables. Law firms are also hiring training providers to help fill training gaps that opened during the pandemic.
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THE NATIONAL LAW REVIEW — Legal podcasts are a great way to expand your knowledge, get industry insight, and even just commiserate about *those* moments in the day-to-day life of a legal professional. This month we asked Lawmatics customers to share their favorite legal podcasts to help their fellow legal professionals expand their podcasting horizons.
Read More about Lawyers weigh-in on their favorite podcastsNALP report shows how race, ethnicity, parents’ education produced differing job outcomes for 2022 law graduates
ABA JOURNAL — Nikia Gray, the executive director of the National Association for Law Placement, is asking legal employers to “stand firm” on their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion after the release of data showing that minorities from the class of 2022 fare worse in employment numbers.
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JDJOURNAL — The legal industry has recognized the pressing need for improved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. However, the best approach to meet this need remains a challenge.
Read More about How to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal professionPennsylvania to delay implementation of the NextGen Bar Exam set to launch in 2026
LAW 360 — Pennsylvania will not roll out the NextGen bar exam in July 2026 upon the new format’s release.
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