Legal Education Roundup (Sep 24, 2021)
Recent reports on the future of law schools and legal education.
"A New Minority? International J.D. Students In U.S. Law Schools," TaxProf Blog
"National mean scaled score for August MBE slightly decreases compared to 2019," ABA Journal
"Ominous early signs emerge for July 2021 bar exam pass rates," Reuters
"Early Bar Exam Results Less Drama-Filled Than the Test Itself," Law.com
"Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud: Teaching Students How Law School Works," TaxProf Blog
"Teaching Law Students To Be Responsible Stewards Of Technology," TaxProf Blog
"Admissions Data At 75% Of The U.S. News Top 50: Higher LSATs, UGPAs, And Enrollment," TaxProf Blog
"First ABA-approved online J.D. program to debut next fall," Reuters
"St. Mary's Law Launches Fully Online, ABA-Accredited JD Program," Texas Lawyer
"NFL owner gives $5 million to law school to train 'social change agents'," Reuters
"Minnesota Vikings Co-Owner Donates $5M to New York Law School," New York Law Journal
"SDNY alums name first 1Ls for Ginsburg-inspired scholarship fund," Reuters
"Scores suggest longer LSAT was no problem for August test takers," Reuters
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