A new report from the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) highlights a historic high in job placement rates for the ...

The legal industry is witnessing a notable surge in demand for Trusts and Estates (T&E) attorneys, driven by shifting ...

A recent bar exam session in Kentucky took a tragic and alarming turn after an exam taker reportedly experienced a heart attack during the test. The incident occurred on July 30, 2025, during the ...

As economic volatility, regulatory scrutiny, and corporate disputes continue to escalate, commercial litigation has emerged as a dominant force shaping the legal landscape. Once seen as merely a ...

As the legal profession evolves, so does the path to becoming a lawyer. In 2025, a growing number of law schools are actively embracing non-traditional students—those entering law school later in life ...

Amid growing calls for a delay, the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) is standing by its plan to debut the NextGen bar exam in July 2026, a significant overhaul intended to better assess ...

A federal judge has ruled that prominent U.S. law firm Duane Morris LLP must face claims from a former partner alleging the ...

A recent no-payout class action settlement with Charles Schwab & Co. has sparked controversy—not over the settlement itself, ...

In a landmark move reshaping the legal industry, McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel have completed their much-anticipated merger, officially combining forces on August 1, 2025. The union ...

The legal profession continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and attorneys must adapt strategically to stay competitive and fulfilled in their careers. Whether you’re a recent law graduate plotting your ...

The U.S. legal job market hit a historic high with the graduating law class of 2024 posting the strongest employment outcomes in over 50 years, according to a newly released survey by the National ...

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