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The Trump administration may strip the American Bar Association of its power over law schools, potentially paving the way for faster, cheaper paths to becoming a lawyer. The decision could arrive by late December.
A rising third-year law student who's been teaching martial arts to kids with special needs for nine years just earned a prestigious scholarship for her dedication to service and academic excellence. Alyssa Zuckerman balances law school leadership with helping children find confidence through Taekwondo.
Natalie beat T-cell lymphoma as a middle schooler and just graduated college. Now she's moving to New York City to pursue her law degree, proving that surviving cancer made her unstoppable.
The National University of Singapore Law School is giving all students and faculty free access to Harvey, a specialized AI platform already used by major law firms. The partnership aims to prepare future lawyers for an AI-integrated profession while keeping critical thinking skills sharp.
The University of Hawaii's Richardson School of Law is graduating its 50th class this month, marking five decades since its first 53 students learned in wooden buildings without proper textbooks. That pioneering class, which included a future governor, transformed legal education in Hawaii and proved locals no longer needed to leave the islands to become lawyers.
A part-time Seton Hall law student just wrapped up a historic 31-game winning streak on Jeopardy!, landing him in the top five regular season champions of all time. His six-week run captivated audiences and proved that juggling law school and game show glory is absolutely possible.
More than three-quarters of aspiring lawyers in Nigeria just cleared their final hurdle to practice law. The December 2025 Bar exam results show 79.1% of students passed, with over 200 earning top honors.
The University of Nevada Las Vegas has created its first scholarship endowed by a Native nonprofit, opening doors for tribal citizens pursuing legal careers. The partnership with the Tribal Leadership Council marks a historic step in addressing Native American underrepresentation in law.
Franklin Academy in Malone, New York is accepting applications for three scholarships honoring local doctors and a judge who dedicated their lives to serving the North Country. Students pursuing medicine or law have until April 15 to apply for funding that could bring the next generation of healthcare workers and attorneys back home.
A first-year Campbell Law student who dedicates himself to serving underserved communities has won a scholarship created to honor a former receptionist whose generosity touched countless lives. Clinton Jones '28 received the 2025 DEI Scholarship in memory of Charlotte W. Clark, who spent years helping those in need.