Norma Harris LawFuel contributor Life has a way of surprising us. One moment everything feels normal, and the next you’re facing a problem that’s bigger than you thought. Maybe it’s an accident, a work issue, or something personal that you never saw coming. In times like these, having the right legal support can be a […]
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Law School ROI = Career Outcomes ÷ Costs. In simple terms, a law school’s ROI measures how well its graduates’ salaries and job prospects stack up against the cost of attending.
A high ROI school either produces high earners (think big law firm associates) or keeps debt low (through low tuition or scholarships) – or, ideally, both.
The job market for new JDs has been hot: 92.1 percent of the Class of 2022 found employment within 10 months, the best rate in 35 years. National median pay hit $85,000, with graduates in private practice earning a median of $150,000.
And at large firms, first-year associate salaries now start around $215,000.
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Cleary Gottlieb announced today that Humayun Khalid returned to the firm as a partner in its growing Capital Solutions and Private Credit practice. Humayun will focus on private credit origination, an area which has seen significant growth over the past five years. “We are thrilled to welcome Humayun back to Cleary,” said Cleary Managing Partner
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Kim K. Passes Law School Kim Kardashian has officially graduated from law school. This is the actual, bar-bound, passed-the-baby-bar, six-year legal grind kind of law school. The 44-year-old Skims mogul, reality TV icon, and now certifiable legal scholar has completed California’s Law Office Study Program, the unorthodox alternative to law school that involves apprenticing under
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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft—New York’s oldest law firm—has found itself in a modern-day ethical quagmire after agreeing to a $100 million pro bono deal with the Trump administration in a move that highlights the delicate balancing act between law and politics.
The pact, aimed at sidestepping punitive executive orders targeting firms that had previously crossed swords with the administration, has ignited internal dissent and a wave of attorney departures.
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Civil Forfeiture Lawsuit Seeking Over $24 Million in Cryptocurrency Filed LOS ANGELES – A federal grand jury indictment unsealed today charges a Russian national with leading a group of cyber criminals that developed and deployed the Qakbot malware that infected thousands of computers worldwide, installing ransomware and demanding payment from victims. Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, 48, of Moscow, Russia,
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Money problems can happen to anyone. A sudden job loss, large medical bills, or too much credit card debt can leave people feeling stuck. When bills pile up and there’s no clear way to pay them, filing bankruptcy might seem like the only option left. It’s not an easy choice, and it’s not right for
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Workers Compensation Lawyers New York City’s workforce keeps the city alive, from construction crews to healthcare staff and office workers. However, when someone is injured on the job, the aftermath can feel like an uphill battle. Between medical bills, missed wages, and paperwork, many workers struggle to navigate the complex workers’ compensation process alone. That’s
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You never forget the moment those red and blue lights flash behind you. In Los Angeles, where nearly 20,000 DUI arrests were made in 2022 alone, it’s an all-too-common reality. While the city saw a 36% drop in deadly DUI crashes in 2024, the city still ranks among the top three U.S. cities for impaired
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Manhattan Beach’s picturesque coastline and winding streets draw motorcyclists seeking freedom and thrills. When a crash shatters that sense of adventure, riders confront medical bills, insurance hurdles, and emotional strain all at once. Having been involved in a motorcycle accident puts a person in a position of making hard choices and facing numerous obstacles. One
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