Legal Education Roundup (Sep 3, 2021)
Recent reports on the future of law schools and legal education.
"Did Covid Break Students' Mental Health?," The Chronicle of Higher Education
"California State Bar to Investigate Tech Troubles on July Bar Exam," The Recorder
"Deep applicant pool yields record-breaking diversity at top law schools," Reuters
"Fordham Law School's Dean Dishes on Return-to-Campus Plans and a 'Need to Be Flexible'," Law.com
"Student loan data will become part of law schools' ABA required disclosures," ABA Journal
"Early Returns On The Law School Class Of 2024: Higher LSAT Scores, UGPAs, And Enrollment," TaxProf Blog
"For Associates, This Summer's Raises Deserve a Second Look Through a Long-Term Lens," The American Lawyer
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