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By James Leipold
For almost 50 years, the way law firms and other legal employers recruited law students was routinized and predictable. Now, though, technology and an aggressive free market have disrupted the process.
For almost 50 years, the way law firms and other legal employers recruited law students was routinized and predictable. Now, though, technology and an aggressive free market have disrupted the process.
By Elizabeth Bodamer and Danielle Taylor
First-semester law students are facing increased pressure to secure jobs early in their law school journey — and this new dynamic is negatively affecting many students’ first-year experience.
First-semester law students are facing increased pressure to secure jobs early in their law school journey — and this new dynamic is negatively affecting many students’ first-year experience.
By James Leipold
The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) released its annual Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms. The results are sobering, if not surprising, on several fronts.
The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) released its annual Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms. The results are sobering, if not surprising, on several fronts.
By Susannah Pollvogt
Learning outcomes are a promise that law school graduates possess certain knowledge, skills, and values.
Learning outcomes are a promise that law school graduates possess certain knowledge, skills, and values.
By Kyle McEntee
The 2025 Prelaw Advisor Landscape Study is now available, providing data and insights on a profession that hasn't been studied at this scale before.
The 2025 Prelaw Advisor Landscape Study is now available, providing data and insights on a profession that hasn't been studied at this scale before.
By Susannah Pollvogt
What are the requirements for law schools under ABA Standards 315 and 204?
What are the requirements for law schools under ABA Standards 315 and 204?
By James Leipold
The National Association for Law Placement's recently released data provides insights on the state of the law firm recruiting market.
The National Association for Law Placement's recently released data provides insights on the state of the law firm recruiting market.
By Michele Pistone
For students drawn to immigration law, or social justice in general, one powerful — and often overlooked — path to doing good before law school is becoming an accredited representative.
For students drawn to immigration law, or social justice in general, one powerful — and often overlooked — path to doing good before law school is becoming an accredited representative.
Victor D. Quintanilla, professor at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, believes belonging is built, not found, and students and schools can work in tandem to build a solid foundation.
By Meera Deo
Schools should recognize the direct relation between a student's sense of belonging and their academic outcomes.
Schools should recognize the direct relation between a student's sense of belonging and their academic outcomes.
