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Another Garbage Study Offering Misleading Statistics On The Value Of A Law...

A terrible study on the value of a law degree seems purposely misleading.

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3 Legal Stories That Dominated the Week

The George Zimmerman verdict, Detroit's bankruptcy, and revisiting the "$1 million law degree"

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From Across the Desk: CAGR for Dummies

Bruce MacEwen of Adam Smith Esq. answers the question: Is BigLaw really “alive, well, and rich”?

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Non-Sequiturs: 09.04.13

* A comprehensive analysis of the New York Times wedding announcements over the years. As the research team frames the question, “What do the world’s most self-important people think is important?”...

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7 Notable Quotes About Law School And Legal Education

Here are 7 funny or interesting comments from a recent conference about legal education reform.

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We Were Just Having Fun On The Internet And A Law Professor Decided To Attack...

A gathering of legally-themed humor from around the Internet.

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Non-Sequiturs: 07.31.14

* Could this be the worst judge in the country? [WFPL News] * “Study Finds College Still More Worthwhile Than Spending 4 Years Chained To Radiator.” Congrats to Michael Simkovic on his new paper. [The...

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Revisiting The 0L Mind

A look at the findings of a survey of students currently studying for the LSAT regarding the legal education landscape.

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Morning Docket: 03.11.15

* As we mentioned, U.S. News is giving law schools less credit for hiring their own grads. Rumor has it that a few schools would've done better in the rankings but for their high percentage of...

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Deceptive Statistics 101, Courtesy Of A Law Professor And The New York Times

It’s not enticing to make your future debt payment the most certain thing about your future.

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Non-Sequiturs: 04.21.15

* Loretta Lynch might actually get confirmed, you guys! Senate Republicans have agreed to a bipartisan deal on human trafficking legislation which should end the Lynch logjam. America in 2015, "human...

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‘Everyone Should Go To Law School’ Poster Child Goes Full Tilt

When you think about it, the idea that students should uncritically go to law school is a classic poker bluff. And when someone calls your bluff it can make you crazy.

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Law Schools Need To Lie More About The Market

Law professor is tired of all the bad news about the legal market and he wants law schools to do a better spin job.

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Using Statistical Caveats To Mislead Students About Law School

An oversight in an earlier article gives rise to some more troubling observations.

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Morning Docket: 11.05.15

* Seton Hall Law Professor Michael Simkovic -- he of the million-dollar law degree study -- is back with a vengeance. Pay no attention to that law school scam op-ed in the New York Times; very few law...

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For Most Law Students, Will The Value Of A Law Degree Exceed Its Cost?

If you have a law degree, do you believe attending law school was worth it? If you are currently in law school, are you happy with your decision?

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Non-Sequiturs: 07.31.14

* Could this be the worst judge in the country? [WFPL News] * “Study Finds College Still More Worthwhile Than Spending 4 Years Chained To Radiator.” Congrats to Michael Simkovic on his new paper. [The...

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Revisiting The 0L Mind

A look at the findings of a survey of students currently studying for the LSAT regarding the legal education landscape.

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Morning Docket: 03.11.15

* As we mentioned, U.S. News is giving law schools less credit for hiring their own grads. Rumor has it that a few schools would've done better in the rankings but for their high percentage of...

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Deceptive Statistics 101, Courtesy Of A Law Professor And The New York Times

It’s not enticing to make your future debt payment the most certain thing about your future.

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