Legal and legal-tech news, from the sourceFORT LAUDERDALE, FL—Van Horn Law Group, P.A., a Fort Lauderdale-based bankruptcy law firm, has renewed its support of Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law with a $50,000 commitment to continue the Van Horn Law Group Pro Bono Honor and support related public-interest law initiatives. The new commitment brings the firm’s total support to […]
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and Penn Engineering developed a new Graduate Certificate of Study in AI and Law. The certificate is open to all Penn Carey Law students in year one of the program, with in-person, on-campus graduate students from Penn Engineering able to join in year two and beyond. Students pursuing the […]
Weil Gotshal & Manges has launched a new training program for some of its summer associates, who will spend their 1L stint working on the ...
The Centre for Disability Studies and Empowerment, NLU Jodhpur, invites submissions for the First NLUJ—CDSE Essay Writing Competition, 2026. Interested participants can register by 5 December 2026.
TLB’s primer on foreign sovereign immunity has been updated to reflect recent cases, global developments, and new statutes. The primer on foreign sovereign immunity is part of a popular series of TLB primers covering topics such as personal jurisdiction, choice of law, and service of process. They serve as good teaching tools for classes on
As artificial intelligence changes how government agencies conduct surveillance, make decisions and communicate with the public, Florida State University College of Law will co-host a symposium examining what those changes mean for the First Amendment and the public’s right to know. FSU College of Law is partnering with the First Amendment Foundation to host "Free...
U.S. Supreme Court lets name change remain for S.F.’s 148-year-old law schoolMartin.Novitski Mon, 10/19/2026 - 09:16 NewsLink The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge Monday by Serranus C. Hastings’ descendants to the removal of his name from San Francisco’s 148-year-old law school after revelations that he ordered troops to slaughter thousands of Native Americans in the 1860s.
Business lawyers need to understand more than the law. They must also understand how businesses operate, assess risk and make decisions in an increasingly complex marketplace. Law schools are responding by bringing business strategy and real-world transactions more directly into legal education. Through clinics, corporate partnerships, interdisciplinary programs and courses built around current business challenges, […]
Texas A&M University School of Law Dean Robert B. Ahdieh has been named president of Pace University in New York. Since taking the helm in 2018, Ahdieh has guided the law school from 83rd to 22nd in national rankings, expanded total enrollment to more than 2,000 and led the school’s expansion in Fort Worth.
Texas A&M University School of Law Dean Robert “Bobby Ahdieh has been named Pace University's ninth president, effective Jan. 1.
In this blog post series, interns who are participating in the Legal Oasis Internship program discuss their participation in the program and why they choose… The post Planting Seeds in the Desert: Interviews with Legal Oasis Interns (Part 13) first appeared on NCBarBlog .
The Document She Had Never Seen More than once at a deposition, I’ve handed a witness a paper document and asked a simple question: “Can you identify this document?” She, […]
Applications are now open for three- to six-month legal internships at the headquarters of the Permanent Bureau of the HCCH in The Hague, for the period from March to September 2027! Interns work with our legal teams in the Family and Child Protection Law Division, the Transnational Litigation and Apostille Division, and the Commercial, Digital […]
A longstanding sore spot in the world of dispute resolution is the gap between education and experience. For decades now, I have encountered mediation students eager to put their learning to work only to struggle to find the opportunity to do so. For those pursuing the ADR Institute of Canada’s Qualified Mediator (Q.Med) designation in Ontario, this real-life experience criterion is often the most elusive. After all, who would select a mediator with no experience? I touched upon this question sl
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Generative artificial intelligence has proven to be a truly disruptive technology. In just a few short years, AI’s effects have been felt in every industry
BigLaw hiring grew for the Class of 2024. Major U.S. law firms added thousands of new associates. A report from BCG Attorney Search found 5,291 associates across AmLaw 50 firms. These hires came from 157 law schools. The total rose 11% from the previous year’s group. However, hiring remains uneven across the legal market. A […] The post BigLaw Hiring Boom: What Happened to the Class of 2024? first appeared on JDJournal Blog .
The Arizona Supreme Court created standards so that Grand Canyon University's new law school graduates will be able to sit for the bar following graduation.
“Amateurs want praise; professionals want critiques,” was the opening guidance from Judge Mark Drummond to a room full of eager new attorneys at the 2026 New York State Bar Association Trial Academy held this month in Albany. “This faculty has a combined 386 years of trial practice, and our sole purpose over the next four … Continued The post NYSBA Trial Academy Returns To Train the Next Generation of Trial Lawyers first appeared on New York State Bar Association .
Attorney Carly Swinick and panel discuss evolving landscape of statutory interpretation after Kalal decision Attorney Carly Swinick presented “Statutory Interpretation in a Post-Kalal Wisconsin” for the Milwaukee Bar Association alongside a panel of other experts on October 13, 2026. The 70-minute CLE centered on a discussion about the evolving landscape of statutory interpretation after the […]
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A guest blog post from Jeffrey Newberry , Senior Legal Clinic Supervisor Director, Death Penalty & Criminal Appeals Clinic at the University of Houston Law Center. Mr. Newberry was not an avid user of AI until recently. Most of what law professors hear about AI and legal writing is a warning:
Arizona has approved a new law school without ABA accreditation. The Arizona Supreme Court voted unanimously to approve Grand Canyon University’s (GCU) College of Law. The ruling came on October 15, 2026. It gives GCU graduates a new path to become lawyers in Arizona. They can seek a state law license without an ABA-accredited degree. […] The post Arizona Approves New Law School Outside ABA Accreditation first appeared on JDJournal Blog .
A 75-minute animated lecture on the Suspension Clause, produced by a chain of AI systems, with one law professor directing. The Suspension Clause of the United States Constitution is a single sentence: "The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases
Law students are accustomed to being measured. Their LSAT scores, undergraduate GPAs, class rankings and summer associate offers become markers along a carefully constructed path toward professional success. For many, the pursuit of a legal career has been a succession of competitions, each promising that the next achievement will provide some measure of security, recognition […]
Each year, the NYU Law Program on Corporate Compliance and Enforcement (“PCCE”) accepts a group of outstanding law students as Fellows. PCCE Student Fellows gain unparalleled expertise in the areas of corporate compliance and enforcement through exposure to our invitation-only conferences, panels, and policy speeches, access to our distinguished Senior Fellows and members of our […]
Yesterday evening I had the privilege of accepting, on behalf of Marquette University Law School, the American Bar Association’s 2026 Pro Bono Publico Award. The award, as announced this past summer, honors the work of the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics (MVLCs). Hon. Bryant Yang, a judge in Los Angeles, presented the award. A delegation of […]
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The University of Toledo College of Law has launched the Beyond Conviction Clinic, giving students hands-on legal experience while helping individuals overcome barriers created by criminal records. Through the new clinic, students assist clients seeking post-conviction relief, including record sealing and expungement, certificates of qualification for employment or housing, and expedited pardons. The program provides […]
Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward sent the ABA's council of legal education a letter warning that one of its accreditation benchmarks may prevent adjunct professors from competing against full-time faculty to teach first-year law school students.
NALP's latest J.D. jobs report shows a slight decline in employment for 2025 law graduates, with persistent disparities in jobs and pay across racial, ethnic and parental-education groups.
Topic: Unadmitted Law Graduate’s Signature Block and Law Firm Website Listing Digest: A law firm may list on its website law school graduates who are not yet admitted to practice law and may permit them to sign appropriate correspondence on behalf of the firm, provided the firm clearly and conspicuously discloses that they are not … Continued The post Ethics Opinion 1306: Unadmitted Law Graduate’s Signature Block and Law Firm Website Listing first appeared on New York State Bar Association .
I have started to listen to a really cool Administrative Remedies Podcast, which is hosted by Gwendolyn Savitz along with Marc Roark, law professors at the University of Tulsa College of Law. The conversation is clear and engaging. It covers the basics of administrative law with deeper dives into particular topics and current developments. It’s […]
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP has announced it will begin a five-year partnership with Columbia Law School to help shape its generative artificial intelligence initiative.
Leadership is an essential skill for lawyers, whether they are guiding clients through complex challenges, managing organizations, shaping public policy, or serving their communities. As part of our commitment to supporting leadership development across the law school, we are pleased … Strong Leadership: Recent Titles from Our Collection Read More »
Can I get a fee waiver for the course? Tinny.Chan@cal… Wed, 10/14/2026 - 14:07 Answer No. Fee waivers are not available. The fee to access all nine NAT courses is $55. FAQ Category New Attorney Training Collection All Legal Professionals
As a federal or state employee, am I exempt from completing NAT? Tinny.Chan@cal… Wed, 10/14/2026 - 14:05 Answer No. Although certain federal or state employees may be exempt from the general MCLE requirement, there are no exemptions from the NAT requirement for new licensees. ( Rule 2.143. ) You must complete NAT by your one-year admission anniversary deadline. FAQ Category New Attorney Training Collection All Legal Professionals
As an inactive attorney, do I still need to complete NAT during my first year? Tinny.Chan@cal… Wed, 10/14/2026 - 14:04 Answer Yes. NAT is a requirement for new licensees, and there are no exemptions based on inactive status. ( Rule 2.143 .) FAQ Category New Attorney Training Collection All Legal Professionals
The Department of Justice has cautioned the American Bar Association that its law school accreditation standards may constitute a per se market allocation conspiracy between full-time and adjunct professors.
A law student at Suffolk University Law School isn’t simply learning how technology is changing the practice of law. The student may be helping build that change. Students at Suffolk Law have developed digital tools that help people seal eviction records, navigate veterans benefits, communicate with the Social Security Administration and fight foreclosure. Its free […]
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Columbia Law School, with support from Paul Weiss, has launched an initiative to integrate responsible generative AI use into legal education through new curricula, research and multidisciplinary collaboration.
The inaugural edition of a new London investment arbitration moot will require university teams from around the world to argue a fictional case about a sports-betting investor, with GAR offering participants complementary access to GAR Academy courses during the preparation period and free copies of its manual on legal citation and standard style.
Law school teaches you how to think like a lawyer. You learn to dissect cases, interpret statutes, build arguments and spot legal issues that others might miss. But succeeding in practice requires something more. The lawyers who thrive over the long term bring more to the table than legal knowledge. They understand their clients and […]
OnOne of the clearest contributors to Trump’s 2024 presidential victory was his newfound support among young voters. Estimates vary, but all agree that, when considered by age, his support grew the most with voters under 30. According to Pew, Trump’s support grew by 4 percentage points among these voters; Catalist put his improvement at 6 […]
On November 13 at the Durham County Courthouse, the National College for DUI Defense and IDS are offering a DWI-focused CLE at no cost to public defenders and private appointed counsel. This is an opportunity to learn from attorneys who focus on DWI defense and to sharpen the skills you use in your cases—from understanding
In this blog post series, interns who are participating in the Legal Oasis Internship program discuss their participation in the program and why they choose… The post Planting Seeds in the Desert: Interviews with Legal Oasis Interns (Part 12) first appeared on NCBarBlog .
The spread of AI systems appears increasingly central to the evolution of work and professions, and lawyers are not exempt. However, what remains rare, almost everywhere, is a broader strategy taken at the institutional level about the mission of academic institutions in the age of AI. Particularly, despite some exceptions, universities have acknowledged the relevance of AI, but legal education, particularly in Europe, is largely public, framed by national curricular requirements, and followed b
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Law school moves fast. Between readings, outlines, and deadlines, it’s easy to go days without a real pause. Zief Law Library’s Meditation Room (Z017A) is now open and ready for you to use. What It Is The Meditation Room is a semi-private, quiet space for students, faculty, and staff to meditate, pray, and/or practice spiritual […]
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USPTO and IU Maurer announce a Spring 2027 PTAB Law School Moot Court Competition: one brief, APJ panels, and an in-person final in Alexandria. Continue reading this post on Patently-O.
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University has created the Institute for Legal Technology & Innovation, a new hub for interdisciplinary collaboration at the intersection of law and technology. The Institute will focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the digital assets ecosystem, as well as initiatives to expand access to […]
I keep hearing all this stuff about how AI is creating a generation of lawyers who can’t think, write, or research. That they have a sense of entitlement. I have to admit I’m liitle suspicious since every generation was labled worse than the one before it. Yet we all somehow managed to survive. And I was encouraged by the approach of a panel of legal educators who talked at RelFest about how they are using AI to improve student learning instead of blaming the students. Here’s my post about that
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The Pennsylvania Bar Institute has entrusted me with putting together three hours of online continuing legal education. Naturally, my first move is to recruit reinforcements. TL;DR: I’m looking for people interested in speaking at a remote labor and employment Business Lawyer Master Class in June 2027. You don’t need to be a lawyer, live in […]
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For aspiring lawyers, choosing a school now means determining both whether they can get in and whether they can afford to finish. For new borrowers beginning law school on or after July 1, 2026, federal Grad PLUS loans are no longer available. Law students can borrow up to $50,000 a year in federal Direct Unsubsidized […]
This past week, I was on assignment for The D&O Diary in Toronto and New York, where I participated in a PLUS panel, led an educational session for The Bridge, and delivered a guest lecture at Columbia University. PLUS Canada On October 1, I traveled to Toronto at the invitation of Nicole McAuley of Fasken... Continue Reading
If you are taking a traditional law school class, your final exam may determine your entire grade, and you will likely not get that grade back until January. This can be stressful because, for much of the semester, you may feel like you have no idea whether your study strategy is actually effective. Fortunately, you […]
The Bolch Judicial Institute’s fall 2026 Star Rule of Law Series brings together constitutional scholars to discuss Congress, the presidency, and the federal judiciary. The post Fall 2026 Star Rule of Law Series Examines the Constitution’s Three Branches first appeared on Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law .
Buckley was, in his fashion, an academic freedomite, but he argued for a formative university.
The student lending landscape is shifting, and with new federal borrowing limits in effect, private lenders are becoming a more critical part of how graduate and professional students finance their education. For institutions, this is more than a funding conversation. It’s an opportunity, and a responsibility, to provide clear, compliant and student-centered guidance in a […]
There are many ways to consider how a law school education might work out financially for a student. Even as tuition costs rise across the board, some law students are finding ways to borrow less. At Michigan State University College of Law, where in-state tuition is $44,220, students are encouraged to consider every avenue of […]
Originally Posted on Substack To what extent should AI be used in scholarship? Which uses are okay? Which aren’t? Should AI ever be used? What impact will AI have on scholarship in the future? I recently had a very insightful conversation about these issues with Nita Farahany (Duke Law) and Orin Kerr (Stanford Law). Relevant […]
The Fall Bar Admissions Ceremonies, held October 1 at the Supreme Court of Mississippi, certified 99 admittees to practice in the State of Mississippi. Program participants included Justice Amanda Jones Tollison, representing the […]
In this blog post series, interns who are participating in the Legal Oasis Internship program discuss their participation in the program and why they choose… The post Planting Seeds in the Desert: Interviews with Legal Oasis Interns (Part 11) first appeared on NCBarBlog .
As part of our work to make sense of how generative AI will impact the teaching and learning experience of law school, the Library Innovation Lab (LIL) recently launched a hub of skills for use with a variety of AI agents. In this post, we break down exactly what a skill is, what situations are […]
Law and economics offers a portable, teachable procedure that students can learn in a semester and apply across fields. Should LPE aim to develop a rival procedure of its own, or should it aspire to a different kind of methodological maturity?
Congratulations to the newest members of our Nevada legal community! We’re thrilled to welcome everyone who passed the July 2026 Nevada Bar Exam. The unofficial pass list for the July 2026 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing. Details about upcoming swearing-in ceremonies are also available.
Originally Posted on Substack I recently had a very insightful conversation with a group of professors who teach AI law or related tech law topics. Below, I’ll provide some resources related to our conversation. First, here’s our discussion: A few quotes (edited slightly): Margaret Hu: “What I tried to do was map out the field […]
Note to readers: I published the column below on Dorf on Law on December 2, 2025. For the multitude of obsessive Buchanan superfans out there, this republication might serve as a hint regarding my current whereabouts, while also explaining why I am running a Dorf on Law "classic" today rather than publishing new content.I should also note that, in the ten