Here is some of the latest, most interesting news about the law school admissions process and legal education from media outlets across the country. August was a busy month and September is shaping up to be no different. Here’s what’s going on:
A new survey by our colleagues at Kaplan Bar Review finds that the vast majority of law school graduates from the class of 2013 want to see “significant changes” in legal education. This closely mirrors results from a survey we conducted of pre-law students this June. And echoing President Obama’s recent comments, recent law school graduate also think law school should be condensed to two years instead of three years. From our viewpoint, such a wide move like that is still years away, if it ever does happen. (The Wall Street Journal)
Third year law students (pre-law students’ future selves) seem pretty bullish on the possibility of two year law schools, though some are OK with a third year if it’s done the right way. (U.S. News & World Report)
This is definitely a trend across the country…The University of Pittsburgh School of Law has reduced its number of students from 211 in fall 2012 to about 175 this year, a drop of about 17%. The dean of the law school was very candid about the school’s reasoning behind their decision. (The Pittsburgh Business Times)
The University of Memphis law school and the city’s legal community are linking arms to do something for law school graduates who can’t find jobs in law firms: a business incubator approach to train them not only how to practice law, but how to manage a law firm too. (The Memphis Business Journal)
Talk about trying to establish a study/life balance! This Rutgers student is simultaneously working toward earning her law degree in 2015 and becoming an Olympic runner for the Rio games in 2016. (Rutgers Today)
What stories are most interesting to you and your students? And what’s NOT in the news, but should be? Sound off below.
