In a notable change, it appears that the LSAT may be on its way out as the standard admission test for many law schools. Increasing numbers of institutions are moving towards accepting the JD-Next as their preferred admissions method. Read more about this decision here.
Bucking the trend some expected after SFFA v. Harvard, there seems to be a surge in diverse applications to law schools. This increase in minority applicants is a noteworthy development in ongoing conversations about affirmative action in the field of law. Read more about this trend here.
Meanwhile, in an unrelated development, Rudy Giuliani, has reportedly been quieter than usual, choosing not to testify at his defamation trial. Read more about the decision here.
Elsewhere, educators in Florida appear to be facing professional challenges due simply to hearing their students’ concerns, which many believe to be a violation of First Amendment rights. Read more about the issue here.
Looking at the economic side of the legal profession, several law firms, including Bracewell, Linklaters, and Glenn Agre, are doling out raises and bonuses. Read more about Bracewell’s compensation here. Here’s more about Linklaters’ pay scales. Click here to learn about Glenn Agre’s compensation.