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Entry-level lawyer salaries rise despite COVID, but number of jobs fell
The good news? Well, it’s pretty good news. According to a recent first-year associates’ salary survey done by NALP salaries went up — and considerably so even in the teeth of COVID-19.
More and more schools are announcing that they will require students to be vaccinated before attending on-campus classes this fall. And that number could grow.
The growing number of faculty resignations and firings over particular incidents is something of a new phenomenon for law schools. Some say law students should be able to handle more serious debate in the classroom, and that professors should be protected under long established rules governing free speech and academic freedom. But that’s not always the case. What do you think?
Despite pandemic, bar exam results climb
The bar exam and the pandemic? For law school grads, it was like taking on two brutes at once.
3 ways legal education and the bar exam are changing
The word "change" is rarely associated with the legal profession.Yet, with the rise of new technologies, a generation of law students who grew up in the digital age, and a pandemic that has disrupted the status quo, legal education and practice are transforming.
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George Washington University Law School
The George Washington University Law School, located in the heart of Washington, D.C., excels in several practice areas, including environmental law, intellectual property, trial advocacy, international law, business and finance law, government procurement law, and cybersecurity and national security. The school focuses on real practice while in law school and makes a commitment to mentoring and networking.
Syracuse University College of Law
Situated at the heart of New York State, Syracuse University College of Law puts you at the center of an intellectual, professional, personal, and cultural experience that will make you a better lawyer and a better leader. Syracuse prides itself on a student-focused approach that facilitates collaboration with faculty across campus and connections with its network of 10,000 alumni.
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What To Do The Summer Before Law School
It’s that time once again when someone on social media asks for advice. The question: I start law school in the fall. What should I be doing right now?
5 ways to save on the cost of applying to law school
It’s expensive to apply to law school. There are the application fees, the processing fees, the LSAT test fees and the LSAT test prep course fees. It can easily add up to well over $1,000, and potentially thousands of dollars just to apply to law school. But there are a few ways to potentially try to lower some of these costs. Here are a few ideas.
Emotional Intelligence: 5 steps to a meaningful law career
Your individual personality traits give you an advantage on certain career paths. Discovering what predictably motivates you not only facilitates success, but makes the journey itself meaningful. You need only clarify and build upon your true values.
Preparing for law school the summer before: A how-to guide
Committing to a law school is a major decision. Once you decide, it’s time to start thinking about the more minor choices you’ll have to make as you prepare for classes to start. Where will you live? Do you need a new computer? Should you start trying to learn certain legal concepts? If you’re wondering what to do over the summer to prepare for law school, this guide is a great place to start!
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Opportunities
Call for Papers: the Columbia Undergraduate Law Review
Deadline for submissions: June 13, 2021
The Columbia Undergraduate Law Review, a journal of undergraduate legal scholarship based at Columbia University in the City of New York, is accepting submissions for its Summer and Fall 2021 issue.
In recognition of the various paths undergraduates may take to study law, we welcome submissions of research articles, senior theses, and essays embracing a wide range of topics and viewpoints related to the field of law. Undergraduate students in any major, track, or class year should feel free to send us their work. Visit https://www.culawreview.org to view past journals or to read our mission statement.
Columbia Law School LEAD Program
Application deadline: June 15, 2021
The Leadership Experience Admission Deferral (LEAD) Program application is now open.The LEAD program is a unique deferred admissions pathway to Columbia Law School open to college juniors and seniors. LEAD Fellows are granted assured, deferred admission to enable them to pursue meaningful employment and/or to found, expand, partner with, or advance a commercial or nonprofit project prior to entering law school.
2021 Law-Related Online Courses for Undergraduate Students
The Center for Legal and Court Technology (CLCT) has developed a series of introductory law courses for high school and university students. This program gives students the opportunity to experience courses using an interactive videoconferencing platform and are designed for students who are keen to explore what studying law entails, and for those who have a passion for government studies or are interested in business and technology.
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Pre-Law Advising Office
Dr. Joseph E. Devine
University Pre-Law Advisor
Thomas M. Kerr, Jr. Student Pre-Law Society
Elle Schaefer
Senior, Business Administration major
President, Thomas M. Kerr, Jr. Student Pre-Law Society
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