We are now 75% of the way through Fall 2022 law school admissions season. The number of law school applicants reported by LSAC is down 9.8% compared to last year at this time. 77 of the 199 law schools are experiencing an increase in applications. Applications are up 50% or more at 1 law school,…

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National Law Journal, Harvard Law 2L Walks Away From Summer Associate Position to Protest Law Firm's Work in Russia: Ryan Donahue, a 2L at Harvard Law School, took to LinkedIn yesterday to explain why he walked away from a summer associate position at a New York City law firm to show support for Ukraine. “While…

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LSAC Press Release, Acquisition of Law School Transparency Strengthens LSAC LawHub Offerings: The Law School Admission Council announced today the expansion of its LawHub offerings through the acquisition of Law School Transparency, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative tools that help aspiring law school students make informed decisions about their legal education future. As…

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NALP, Robust Entry-level Law Firm Recruiting Activity Reflects Broader Competition for Legal Talent: NALP today released its Perspectives on 2021 Law Student Recruiting report. Industry data indicate that 2021 was another banner year financially for law firms, the most profitable year since before the Great Recession, with the strongest growth in demand for legal services…

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The Next Step in Jacksonville’s Future: Building Tomorrow Together: For nearly a century, Jacksonville University has pursued bold opportunities that create waves of good in our community. We are proud to partner with the City of Jacksonville to establish the Jacksonville University College of Law in the heart of downtown. With public investment to accelerate…

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Following up on last week's post, ABA Legal Ed Section To Send Revised Diversity & Remote Learning Standards To House Of Delegates:  Law.com, Following More Public Comment, ABA Revises Diversity and Inclusion Proposal a Third Time: The ABA said multiple comments expressed concern that the proposal creates a two-tiered DEI system that gives priority to racial…

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preLaw, Law School Transfers Continue Downward Trend: The recent spike in law school interest has caused a number of reactions, such as a bump in enrollment, more competition for seats and a scramble for scholarship money. Here’s another apparently: shrinking transfer options. In 2014, 5.5% of students transferred, most of them after their first year.…

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Following up on my previous posts (links below):  ABA Journal, Former Chapman Law Prof Says Ex-Dean Knew Of His Work For Trump; 2 Students Were ‘Thrilled’ to Help: Retired Chapman University law professor John Eastman is denying the school’s claim that his election legal work for former President Donald Trump wasn’t authorized by the school.…

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National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) Press Release, Higher Education Endowments Post Strong Returns During the Pandemic But See Inflation as an Emerging Challenge: College and university endowments posted dramatically higher investment returns, asset values, and giving levels in fiscal year 2021 while maintaining their spending rates with a predominant focus on…

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Law.com, 'You're Done': Bar Exam Taker Removed From Room After Temperature Check 20 Minutes Into Test: Alaina Arroyo was 20 minutes into the Nebraska State Bar Exam on Tuesday when a health inspector came over to take her temperature, which had not been done before she began the test. After registering readings of 101 degrees three…

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Law.com, Berkeley Law to Implement Mandatory Diversity Course Starting in 2023: Starting with the entering J.D. class in August 2023, Berkeley Law students will be required to take at least one course on race and the law in order to graduate. Berkeley’s decision to implement the new course predates the American Bar Association House of…

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ABA Journal, ABA Legal Ed Section Plans to Send Another Diversity Standard, Revisions For Remote Learning Requirements to HOD: A law school accreditation standard requires full opportunities for underrepresented groups, and on Friday the council of the ABA's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar approved a proposed revision to clarify that the…

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 Southwestern Law Blog, Southwestern's Next Dean is Darby Dickerson! (Apr. 22, 2021): Earlier this week, Southwestern's Board Chair, Charles P. Fairchild, announced that Darby Dickerson is the law school's next dean …  I am extremely pleased to announce that Southwestern’s next President and Dean is Darby Dickerson, the current Dean at UIC John Marshall Law…

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Derek Muller (Iowa), Are Law Schools Prepared For a Multi-Year Cycle of Substantial Declines in 1L Enrollment?: While 1L JD enrollment hit a nine-year high this year, Dean Paul Caron has been tracking the declining figures for the upcoming year. Maybe that’s not too bad for law schools, given that they’ve seen this growth and…

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Yale Law School Announces Tuition-Free Scholarships for Highest Need Students: For decades, Yale Law School has been a leader in need-based financial aid, working to ensure every student has the chance to pursue a legal education regardless of their financial circumstances. Today, Dean Heather K. Gerken announced that the Law School will strengthen its commitment…

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Following up on my previous posts (links below):  David Cole (Georgetown), The University and Freedom of Expression: It is no mere academic matter if Georgetown Law succumbs to pressure to fire Ilya Shapiro over a pair of offensive tweets. The controversy surrounding conservative lawyer Ilya Shapiro’s future at Georgetown University Law Center threatens to turn…

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ABA Journal, Lactation Stations and Breastfeeding Accommodations Are Needed For Bar Exam Attendees ABA Journal, Law Students In This State Would Be Allowed To Take Bar Exam After Five Semesters If Bill Wins Approval Bloomberg Law op-ed (A. Benjamin Spencer (Dean, William & Mary) & Charleigh Kondas (3L, William & Mary), Law Schools Must Do…

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Seattle University Selects New Dean to Lead Law School: After a nationwide search, Seattle University has selected Anthony E. Varona as the new dean of Seattle University School of Law. He joins the law school — with an annual enrollment of more than 600 students and a strong emphasis on social justice — from the…

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Law.com, Police Officer Sues University of Illinois Chicago Law School Over Faculty's 'Discriminatory' Emails About Law Enforcement: John Cannon, a police officer who graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in August, has filed a complaint against his alma mater alleging discrimination and emotional distress over emails school officials allegedly sent disparaging…

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Washington Post, Students at Georgetown Law Call for Changes After Professor Used Slur in Class: Hundreds of students have asked Georgetown Law to confront “deeply embedded” problems at the school after a professor used an anti-Asian slur in class earlier this month, asking the school to demonstrate a clear commitment to diversity and inclusion. A…

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Following up on Tuesday's post, ABA Approves Mandatory Bias Training Beginning In Fall 2022 By 95%|5% Vote:  Law.com, A 'Must-Have' or 'Forced Wokeness'?: Mixed Reaction to ABA's Newly Adopted Diversity Training Mandate for Law Students: The American Bar Association House of Delegates on Monday adopted several changes to the ABA’s accreditation standards, including adding a…

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We are now 67% of the way through Fall 2022 law school admissions season. The number of law school applicants reported by LSAC is down 9.2% compared to last year at this time. 98 of the 199 law schools are experiencing an increase in applications. Applications are up 50% or more at 1 law school,…

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