Virtual Law: Starting in the Classroom and Ending in the Courtroom
Imagine this: You’ve graduated from law school and passed the bar exam. Now you’re preparing to start your first day at the law firm of your dreams. However, you’re not stepping into the actual law firm. You’re working from home.
Top Schools in Health Law
The health care industry is the biggest employment sector in the nation, growing faster than all other industries — even before COVID-19. Health care costs accounts for nearly 20% of the nation’s gross domestic product. It's little wonder, then, that health care law has become such an important specialty, with many schools offering robust programs.
The Shorter, Online LSAT Is Here To Stay For A While
In a weird twist, COVID may have made something easier...
COVID-19: How law schools are adapting
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted legal education like nothing else before. It presented a host of challenges, affecting everything from class formats to post-graduate employment. But while the future job market is still unknown, legal educators say most schools have adapted and should offer good, challenging, educational experiences.
Harvard implements New Social Media Policy
Law students at Harvard have to be careful when posting (or ranting) about class discussions on their social media accounts. The law school recently made changes to its Community Principle on Non-Attribution policy on its website. The policy claims social media may present a danger to this method of learning by taking statements out of context and making students afraid to fully participate.
UT School of Law Opens First Amendment Center
The University of Texas School of Law has made history after opening the state’s first, First Amendment Center. The Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center will focus on advancing the "discussion, education and scholarship of the First Amendment." Students will serve as advocates for clients who would otherwise be unlikely to find representation.
Pepperdine Makes Financial Commitment to Black Students
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law says it’s committed to creating more access for Blacks to gain top-notched legal educations. It’s doing more than talking about it.
