Musical Chairs: Northwestern Law Announces Its New Dean
Northwestern Law School just named its next dean. Who will attempt to fill the big shoes of David Van Zandt?
View ArticleLawyerly Lairs Update: Ex-Northwestern Law Dean Sells Magnificent Mansion
Last summer, David Van Zandt announced that he was stepping down as dean of Northwestern Law. In the fall, he put his magnificent mansion on the market -- for a whopping $4.7 million. A buyer has...
View ArticleCooley Law Will Say Anything To Justify Its Behavior
Cooley seems to be sending out mixed messages about whether or not they care about "society"...
View ArticleDebating The Utility Of The Third Year Of Law School
On CNBC, we talked about the uselessness of the third year of law school.
View ArticleMorning Docket: 10.01.13
* “The multimillion dollar question is: Is it going to happen and for how long?” Surprisingly, health care attorneys from large firms are being quite blasé about the Congressional battle over...
View ArticleFrom Across the Desk: An Apprenticeship to Practice — That Works
Bruce MacEwen discusses one apprenticeship that seems to be working for law school graduates.
View ArticleTop Law School Dean Says We Haven’t Reached The ‘Bottom Of The Market’ Yet
A respected dean says law schools aren't in recovery, and things may get worse in the future.
View ArticleATL vs. Law Dean vs. Common Sense
What weight should be given to solo practice and to "JD Advantage" jobs in law school rankings?
View ArticleVictims Of ‘Biggest Bar Exam Disaster Ever’ Continue To Get The Shaft, Even...
How much money will July 2014 bar takers receive thanks to the $2.1 million ExamSoft settlement?
View ArticleNorthwestern Admits Defeat, Will Discontinue Its Accelerated J.D. Program
Northwestern's accelerated J.D. program quickly turns into history.
View ArticleNovember In Legal Podcasts: Elections, Lawyerists, And Exploding E-Cigarettes
Our November in podcasting started with a bang...
View ArticleFirst Monday Musings By Dean Vik Amar: Thoughts On The ABA’s Proposed...
A legal education is a major investment; some modest level of paternalism ought not to be rejected out of hand.
View ArticleFirst Monday Musings By Dean Vik Amar: Broadening Our Teaching Horizons
How can law schools be less insular with regard to teaching? Here are three ideas from Dean Amar.
View ArticleNon-Sequiturs: 04.19.17
* An interesting look at the life and career of Gloria Allred -- who has litigated groundbreaking civil rights cases as well as TMZ fodder. [Coverage Opinions] * Lawyer Jose Baez intends to investigate...
View ArticleAnother Elite Law School Eyes Accepting The GRE
The dominos keep falling as more law schools consider the GRE.
View ArticleA Leading Law School Dean Announces His Departure
Dean Daniel Rodriguez was an innovator and reformer in legal education.
View ArticleMorning Docket: 09.20.17
* Hogan Lovells shows the love to its support staff -- as long as they head for the exits -- by offering voluntary retirement to 400 employees. [Legal Week] * Another jailhouse pal of Sigfredo Garcia,...
View ArticleVictims Of ‘Biggest Bar Exam Disaster Ever’ Continue To Get The Shaft, Even...
How much money will July 2014 bar takers receive thanks to the $2.1 million ExamSoft settlement?
View ArticleNorthwestern Admits Defeat, Will Discontinue Its Accelerated J.D. Program
Northwestern's accelerated J.D. program quickly turns into history.
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