Donald Trump is intensifying his campaign against the legal profession. In a series of executive orders, public speeches, and backchannel pressures, his administration has targeted specific law ...

Summary: Law students seeking public-sector careers are facing mounting uncertainty as a federal hiring slowdown disrupts traditional pathways into government work. Multiple U.S. agencies have pulled ...

In a notable reshaping of the legal elite, two more partners have left Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP to join a high-profile litigation boutique launched by some of Washington’s most ...

A New Era in Private Antitrust Litigation Emerges as Government Oversight Declines In a bold move signaling a shift in antitrust enforcement strategy, four former federal attorneys—including three ...

Overview The American Bar Association (ABA), the largest voluntary professional association of attorneys in the United States, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration in a bold ...

Introduction As immigration policy debates continue in Washington, international law students in the United States are facing growing uncertainty, especially those in J.D. and LL.M. programs at elite ...

Introduction In a major shift that could redefine legal licensure in the U.S., California now allows certain individuals who did not pass the bar exam to practice law under structured supervision.

Introduction: The Perils of Unproven Innovation In an era where artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industries—from legal research to contract analysis—it was only a matter of time ...

Legal Industry Demand Surges by 3.5%. After years of sluggish growth in legal demand, the industry finally saw a notable rebound.Lawyer billable hours rose by 3.5% in 2024, a sharp contrast to the ...

Key Factors Driving Lateral Hiring. Demand for Specialized Expertise – The legal industry is increasingly focused on high-growth sectors, including AI law, data privacy, ESG compliance, fintech ...

The impact of virtual court proceedings during the Covid-19 pandemic has been far-reaching, and now it seems that this transformation will extend well beyond the crisis itself. State courts across ...

Had the California Supreme Court approved the Portfolio Bar Exam, California would have become the largest jurisdiction to implement an alternative to the traditional bar exam.