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Breaking Barriers: Online Education and Career Opportunities in Law

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Jana Novak, Contributor The rise of online learning platforms is reshaping legal education, offering unprecedented access to courses and degrees from prestigious institutions without geographical constraints or rigid schedules. This shift promotes inclusivity and flexibility, empowering working professionals and students to pursue legal studies on their own terms, fostering diversity and innovation in the legal […]

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Top Law School Rankings – US News & World Report Rankings

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AbovetheLaw has released their early copy of the US top law school rankings, due out next week. The details have Stanford and Yale at Number 1. ATL say that the US News methodology does not appear to have altered much notwithstanding the uproar that has ensued following their rankings methodology. As predicted by law school

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Which Law School Will Rank Highest in Forthcoming US News & World Report Law School Rankings?

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Choosing the law schools’ rankings from the upcoming U.S. News & World Report can be a vexed issue, but the effort has been made by a number of experts, as reported in the ABA Journal with a reasonably predictable outcome for many – except for the Number 1 law school. While Yale and Stanford are

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Mastering the Craft: Writing Effective Legal Essays for Law Students

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Norma Harris, LawFuel contributor Welcome to the exciting yet challenging world of legal writing! As a law student, mastering the art of writing legal essays is not just a requirement; it’s a fundamental skill that will serve you throughout your career. This guide is designed to provide you with tips and techniques to excel in

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Preparing for the Bar Exam: Effective Study Techniques and Resources

The Bar Exam is a pivotal milestone in a lawyer’s career. A rigorous assessment tests a candidate’s legal knowledge and reasoning skills. With varying pass rates and significant professional implications, adequate preparation is crucial. This blog post aims to guide aspiring lawyers through this daunting journey with practical study techniques and resource recommendations. Understanding the

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How A Law Blog Changed The US News Law School Rankings

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U.S. News has released its controversial 2023-2024 Best Law Schools rankings, which faced delays and methodological changes. The rankings now heavily emphasize employment outcomes and bar passage rates. Notable changes include Harvard dropping to fifth place, a tie between Penn and Yale being broken, and Duke making the biggest gain in the T14. State schools also saw significant improvements.

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LSAT or Not? ABA Council Faces Tough Decisions on Law School Admissions

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The American Bar Association’s Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar will reconsider the elimination of the longstanding rule requiring schools to use the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or other standardized tests when admitting students. The decision raises the question: should law schools continue to require standardized tests like the LSAT as part of their admissions process?

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How To Get Top Marks For Your Law School Personal Statement – And THIS Is How Long It Needs To Be

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How to make your best case in your law school statement It can be daunting writing a law school application and preparing your personal statement, but there are some key points you need to include and the length of your statement is also important. We look at how you can write the right statement at

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