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Employment outcomes were great for 2021 law school graduates; is that a sign of caution?

The overall employment outcomes for 2007 and 2021 law school graduates were both 91.9%, according to data recently released by the National Association for Law Placement. And while that sounds like a good thing, it could be a warning.

Sep 26, 2022 8:39 AM CDT

Nina Totenberg’s early life, NPR legacy and friendship with the Notorious RBG

A special two-part episode of the Modern Law Library podcast with Nina Totenberg speaking about her new book, “Dinners With Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships,” and Lisa Napoli, author of “Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie.”

Sep 21, 2022 8:41 AM CDT

Legal Chatbots: What can and can’t they do?

Chatbots have emerged as a tool with the enormous potential to help bridge the access-to-justice gap. But could they also have an enormous potential for harm?

Sep 14, 2022 8:37 AM CDT

9th Circuit judge shines light on Justice William O. Douglas’ environmental campaigns

U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas could be known for his fiery opinions, turbulent personal life and longtime presidential ambitions. But Judge M. Margaret McKeown is shining a light on his groundbreaking environmental advocacy in her new book.

Sep 7, 2022 9:00 AM CDT

Lawyer who moved from Ukraine to US now has opportunity to help others facing similar situations

An immigration attorney started doing pro bono work for Ukrainian immigrants in February, shortly after Russia invaded the country.

Aug 29, 2022 8:41 AM CDT

Sick of meetings that go off the rails? ‘Robert’s Rules of Order’ can help

It’s no secret that lawyers are asked to attend or preside over many kinds and types of meetings. But not everyone has formal training in running them.

Aug 24, 2022 8:36 AM CDT

Why this BigLaw firm adopted a permanent work-from-anywhere policy for its lawyers and staff

As things are opening up again and people are getting back to how they lived before the COVID-19 pandemic, will that spell the end of the remote-work era?

Aug 17, 2022 8:50 AM CDT

Summer pop culture picks and what else we lost when Roe was overturned

It's time for the Modern Law Library's summer recommendations episode, in which host Lee Rawles shares her pop culture picks with you, plus a re-airing of one of our older episodes that has become relevant again.

Aug 10, 2022 8:41 AM CDT

After collaborating with bestselling author, judge discusses new solo book

After several collaborations with bestselling author James Patterson, Judge David Ellis of Illinois, a prolific novelist, decided to go it alone for his latest book, Look Closer.

Jul 27, 2022 8:41 AM CDT

Following her experiences, former law clerk seeks support for the Judiciary Accountability Act

Aliza Shatzman didn’t realize that federal judicial employees are not protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. That is until the judge she worked for in 2020 ended her clerkship early—for reasons that she thinks were due to gender discrimination.

Jul 25, 2022 8:37 AM CDT

How technology can improve immigration policy and practice

Immigration is an area of law that lends itself well to technological innovations. It is in that intersection in which immigration lawyer Greg Siskind does his work.

Jul 20, 2022 8:36 AM CDT

The modern US Border Patrol is a national police force with dangerous capabilities, author warns

In Nobody is Protected: How the Border Patrol Became the Most Dangerous Police Force in the United States, geographer Reece Jones argues that Supreme Court precedent, a growing workforce and mission creep have made the U.S. Border Patrol a national police force that operates without appropriate accountability.

Jul 13, 2022 9:00 AM CDT

Employment outcomes were great for 2021 law school graduates; is that a sign of caution?

Nina Totenberg’s early life, NPR legacy and friendship with the Notorious RBG

Legal Chatbots: What can and can’t they do?

9th Circuit judge shines light on Justice William O. Douglas’ environmental campaigns

Lawyer who moved from Ukraine to US now has opportunity to help others facing similar situations

Sick of meetings that go off the rails? ‘Robert’s Rules of Order’ can help

Why this BigLaw firm adopted a permanent work-from-anywhere policy for its lawyers and staff

Summer pop culture picks and what else we lost when Roe was overturned

After collaborating with bestselling author, judge discusses new solo book

Following her experiences, former law clerk seeks support for the Judiciary Accountability Act

How technology can improve immigration policy and practice

The modern US Border Patrol is a national police force with dangerous capabilities, author warns

Authors of ‘50 Lessons for Happy Lawyers’ share some top tips

Think you won’t pass the July bar exam? So did many others, but they did, say lawyers

Taking on unauthorized practice of law regulations to expand access to justice

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