Legal Education
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Top Firms Detail Skills New Lawyers Need in AI-Powered Practice
Major law firms highlight essential AI and human skills for new lawyers to succeed in evolving legal environments amid rising AI adoption.
2026 Judicature Study Links Jury Service to Higher Court Trust
A 2026 Judicature study finds jury service boosts public trust in courts amid declining confidence and fewer trials.
Berkeley Law Student Critiques AI Ban, Proposes Disclosure Model
Berkeley Law's AI ban sparks student response advocating a permitted-but-disclosed use model for accountability and learning enhancement.
Early Law Firm Recruiting Stresses Students, Risks Talent Pipeline
Accelerated law firm recruiting during 1L year harms student well-being and distorts hiring; firms and schools debate best practices for legal talent.
Survey Shows Complex Self-Censorship Patterns Among Law Professors
New data reveals nuanced self-censorship in law faculty, highlighting ideological divides and impacts on legal education debates in the U.S.
Spellbook Launches $25K Legal Tech Fellowship for Law Students
Spellbook offers $25,000 fellowships to law students developing AI-driven legal tech projects, partnering with 50+ schools for fall 2026 semester.
Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Lawyer Endorses His Senate Rival, James Talarico
Dan Cogdell, who defended Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial, endorses Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race, shaking up political dynamics.
Berkeley Law Limits Student Use of AI in Coursework, Exams
Berkeley Law's new policy bans AI for key legal education tasks starting summer 2026, signaling shifting standards for legal training.
Top Law Firm Awards Summer Bonuses Up to $35K in 2026 Pay Push
In June 2026, a leading law firm gave summer bonuses up to $35,000, highlighting rising pay trends affecting legal recruitment and retention.
Federal court blocks student's bid to erase law school reprimand over speech
A federal court dismissed a law student's lawsuit to reverse a law school reprimand affecting bar admission, citing Eleventh Amendment sovereign immunity limits.
Law Professors Face Scrutiny Over Role in Constitutional Crises
Debate grows on whether law professors should intervene or advise during constitutional emergencies, as recent academic events highlight questions on their influence and responsibilities.
G. Robert Blakey, RICO Act Drafter and Law Professor, Dies at 90
G. Robert Blakey, architect of the RICO Act and investigator of the JFK assassination, has died at 90. His legacy shaped organized crime prosecution and legal education in the U.S.
ShinyHunters Hack Disrupts Canvas, Exposes Data of 275M Users
Instructure's Canvas platform breached by ShinyHunters, compromising user data and disrupting exams at nearly 9,000 institutions. Legal professionals face rising LMS cyber risks.
Perkins Coie London Pilots AI Avatars to Boost Lawyer Communication Skills
Perkins Coie's London office is testing AI avatars to help junior lawyers develop communication and people skills—marking a new direction in legal training.
Harvard Law Faces Backlash Over Brad Karp Appointment Amid Epstein Ties
Brad Karp's Harvard Law role sparks student protests, highlighting tensions over leadership ethics after revelations about his Epstein connections.
Diverse Law and MBA Cohorts Linked to Higher Starting Salaries, Study Finds
A Nature study finds law and MBA graduates from racially diverse classes earn up to 3% more in starting salaries, adding weight to arguments for diversity initiatives.
AI-Generated Legal Scholarship Poses Authorship and Reliability Challenges
As AI tools enter legal scholarship, questions over authorship, reliability, and copyright protection are raising ethical and practical concerns for academics and publishers.
UCLA Law Protest Disrupts DHS Counsel Talk, Spotlights Campus Speech Policies
A protest disrupted the DHS General Counsel event at UCLA Law, raising urgent legal and compliance questions about managing campus free speech and controversial speakers.
Mississippi Mandates AI Training for Law Students, Sets Statewide Guidelines
Mississippi launches AI certification at MC Law, executive orders for AI inventory, and new legislation, marking a major shift in legal education and public sector policy.
Law Schools Shift Programs as BigLaw Hiring Timelines Compress
BYU Law adapts its Academies Program for earlier BigLaw recruitment, signaling a national trend of law schools revamping curricula to meet changing talent demands.