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So, you are both excited and nervous about going to law school. You’ve heard it’s hard. You want to be ready. What do you need to know to be successful — and, most important, happy? In my career I’ve worked with law students in many capacities. Here are some of the ways I’ve seen them […] The post The law school reality check: What every applicant should know appeared first on National Jurist .

In a competitive job market, it can be tricky for lawyers to identify the differentiators that will make their resumes stand out. Which credentials and specialty skills are nice to have, and which achievements open doors to fulfilling and prosperous careers? With these kinds of questions in mind, educators at today’s U.S. law schools are […] The post LL.M. Honor Roll: Law schools are expanding LL…

Human rights law challenges lawyers to protect vulnerable communities, hold governments and institutions accountable and advance justice across borders. These schools prepare students through international fieldwork, litigation, policy research and global partnerships, giving them firsthand experience addressing some of the world’s most pressing legal and humanitarian issues. The following law sc…

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law has launched the Delta Institute for AI and the Law, an initiative focused on AI literacy, access to technology and the use of artificial intelligence in the legal system. The Delta Institute for AI and the Law, or DIAL, will use research, policy guidance and […] The post University of Memphis Law launches AI institute for legal education…

Family law is about far more than divorce and custody disputes. Attorneys often advocate for children, survivors of domestic violence, foster families and others navigating some of life’s most difficult moments. Success in the field requires legal knowledge, courtroom skills and the ability to work alongside judges, social workers, educators and other professionals. The schools […] The post Top l…

Walk into any law school library during finals, and you’ll find every imaginable study style. One student is quietly color-coding outlines. Another is pacing the hallway reciting rules from memory. A study group debates the finer points of negligence while someone nearby fills an entire whiteboard with flowcharts. At first glance, it may seem like […] The post 7 law school study habits that impro…

Many law students assume their careers begin after graduation. That’s not the case, said four recipients of our 2023 Law Student of the Year honor from The National Jurist. Meet Jessica Collier, 2024 graduate from Widener University Commonwealth Law School; Dylan Gunaratne, 2023 graduate from Southwestern Law School; Nicole Jansma, 2023 graduate of Chicago-Kent College […] The post How law studen…

Charleston School of Law opened its doors this week for fall 2026, welcoming 275 new students, the largest incoming class in the school’s 23-year history. The incoming class includes 275 students representing 116 colleges and universities. Thirty-two percent are from South Carolina, while the remaining students come from 34 other states, Washington, D.C., and Canada. The […] The post Charleston S…

On the night of a Peruvian presidential debate last spring, Adrianna Globokar wasn’t watching from a hotel room or a lecture hall. She was playing games with her friend Pierina’s family, with the broadcast humming in the background. By then, The University of Akron School of Law student had already taken a tango class with […] The post Global learning, lasting impact: How study abroad transforms …

Health law sits at the intersection of patient care, public policy and business. These schools prepare students through medical-legal partnerships, health care transactions, regulatory compliance and public health advocacy, giving them hands-on experience tackling the legal challenges shaping today’s health care system. The following law schools earned a place on our Health Law Honor Roll, […] Th…

Whether you’re interviewing for a 1L summer position, a judicial internship, an OCI callback, a clinic placement or your first post-graduation job, every interaction helps shape your professional reputation. One step students sometimes overlook is sending a thank-you note after the interview. It may seem like a small gesture, but it can have a meaningful […] The post How one thank-you email can h…

Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and the Kellogg School of Management have launched two new programs that combine legal and business education for both undergraduate and graduate students: Northwestern MiM-JD Program and the Kellogg-Northwestern Pritzker Law LLM-MiM Program. The schools’ new program allows Northwestern undergraduate students to earn a Master in Management (MiM) from…

For students, one question towers above almost every other consideration when choosing a law school: Will I have a job when I graduate? The answer increasingly depends on more than rankings or reputation. It depends on whether a law school begins preparing students for the legal marketplace on day one, whether it builds meaningful employer […] The post Most improved law schools for employment app…

For students, one question towers above almost every other consideration when choosing a law school: Will I have a job when I graduate? The answer increasingly depends on more than rankings or reputation. It depends on whether a law school begins preparing students for the legal marketplace on day one, whether it builds meaningful employer […] The post UC Irvine Law, Western State top the list of…

If you’re a law student who enjoys science, technology, business or public policy, you may think you have to choose one path over another. Christian P. Dennis thought that too. Today, the 2016 Georgia State University College of Law graduate spends his days helping guide legal strategy for a global biopharmaceutical company. His work ranges […] The post Beyond hospitals and malpractice: Building …

Your first year of law school comes with a steep learning curve. You must prepare for class, complete legal writing assignments, begin building professional relationships and adjust to an entirely new way of thinking, all at the same time. With so many competing demands, it is easy to feel as though there are never enough […] The post 5 time management strategies every 1L needs to succeed in law …

The ripple effect of accelerated BigLaw recruiting has reached first-year law students. A recent study by the Law School Admission Council and the National Association for Law Placement, “2025 1L Class: Student Awareness and Impact of Accelerated Big Law Recruitment,” found that 72.6% of first-year law students said accelerated recruiting affected their first year of […] The post Accelerated BigL…

The best law schools for technology law are preparing students for a profession increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data privacy, intellectual property, legal innovation and emerging technologies. What makes these schools stand out? What trends are driving technology-focused legal education today? Tal Niv, director of applied innovation and professor at the UC College o…

The best law schools for technology law are preparing students for a profession increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data privacy, intellectual property, legal innovation and emerging technologies. What makes these schools stand out? What trends are driving technology-focused legal education today? Tal Niv, director of applied innovation and professor at the UC College o…