Legal Education Roundup (Oct 20, 2023)
Recent reports on the future of law schools and legal education.
"N.Y.U. Law Student Sends Anti-Israel Message and Loses a Job Offer," The New York Times
"Ahead of the Curve: How ChatGPT Can (Ethically) Be Used in Law School Admissions," Law.com
"Washington State is the latest to weigh bar exam alternative," Reuters
"A Taxonomy of Professional Identity Formation," TaxProf Blog
"Should Law Schools Weigh In On Political Matters?" TaxProf Blog
"Yale, Harvard Among Law Schools Eliminating 'Diversity Statements' Following SCOTUS Ruling," Law.com
"Blum Threatens More Law Firms Over Diversity Hiring Programs," Bloomberg Law
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