The Aspen Advisor Week in Review for June 8, 2018
One of the many benefits of working in legal education is getting to discuss thought-provoking and complex topics with some of the brightest people – law professors. I hear legal experts interviewed by major news networks and proudly tell my family, “That’s our author!” I can talk with three professors and hear three different and compelling perspectives. I appreciate the care and judgement that goes into these arguments, regardless of which “side” I am on. There’s no yelling or name-calling, just rational discourse. These are not easy topics to broach but they are helpful in crafting our own opinions and leading change. Several topics being discussed this week fall into this category, from a justice gap to new business models. May they inspire you to learn more, discuss openly, and lead change.
Bar Prep
Does Bar Prep Have You Freaked Out? Read This.
Bar prep may have started out a little rocky, but you can turn this around, even though it will probably still moderately suck.
Law School Students
Is It Even Possible to be Happy in Law School?
Essential advice for every law student.
Legal Education
Elite Law School Enters the Post-LSAT World
How many more people will apply to law school if they don't have to take the LSAT?
Law Schools Are Failing Students of Color
Higher debt and lower employment rates create a “justice gap” that’s nearly impossible to escape
Defending For-Profit Law School Suits, ABA Pushes for Multidistrict Litigation
Moving the three lawsuits filed last month by InfiLaw Corp. and its schools into MDL would prevent inconsistent rulings pertaining to law school accreditation, the American Bar Association asserts.
Why Yale Law School Isn’t the Number-One Law School (In the ATL 2018 Law School Rankings)
When it comes to law school greatness, numbers might not tell the whole story.
Other
Launching Your Firm Post-Law School
Big firms can be great places to learn, practice, grow, and build careers -- but they're not the only path to success
Judge Criticized for Stanford Swimmer's Sexual Assault Sentence is Ousted in Recall Vote
A California judge under fire for a six-month sentence for sexual assault given to a Stanford swimmer was ousted Tuesday in a recall vote.
Publishing
Cengage Selects Chegg to Deliver Cengage Unlimited's Free Rental Program
Significant Increase in Rental Volume Expected with New Cengage Unlimited Subscription Service
The Aspen Advisor Week in Review is a collection of interesting articles from the past week that pertain to Legal Education. Some may be especially relevant to law professors and others to law students. Many stories focus on the pedagogical, technical, and financial innovation occurring in law schools today. We hope that these articles inspire you.
Nicole Pinard is the Executive Director of Market Development for the Legal Education division of Wolters Kluwer Legal and Regulatory Solutions U.S.