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legal2 years ago

"Stephen Miller's Lawsuit Threat: Consequences for Schools Ignoring SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision"

Former White House adviser Stephen Miller has threatened legal action against law schools that ignore the recent Supreme Court decision banning colleges from using affirmative action in their admission decisions. Miller, who is now the president of America First Legal, sent a warning letter to 200 law school deans, stating that they must comply with the ruling or face court action. The Supreme Court's decision prohibits colleges from considering race as a factor in admissions, but still allows applicants to discuss race in relation to their individual experiences. Affirmative action policies have aimed to increase educational opportunities for Black and Latino students, but have faced criticism for alleged reverse racism and unfair disadvantages to Asian American applicants.

via Yahoo News|
#affirmative-action#discrimination#law-schools
education2 years ago

Top Law School Rankings and Law Firm Finalist Announced

Above the Law has released its 11th annual Top 50 Law School Rankings, prioritizing employment outcomes and incorporating the latest ABA employment data for the class of 2022. Duke remains the No. 1 law school, followed by Cornell, UVA, Chicago, and Michigan. Notre Dame moved into the top 10 for the first time. The rankings reward schools that are effective in placing students in "real" lawyer jobs while balancing costs and debt. Some schools beyond the top 10 made impressive gains this year, while others dropped due to falling employment scores or rising costs.

via Above the Law|
#cost#debt#education
education2 years ago

"Controversy and Changes: US News Releases Latest Law School Rankings"

U.S. News & World Report released its revamped list of law school rankings, with Stanford and Yale universities’ law schools tied for the top spot. The rankings are the first to be released incorporating changes that U.S. News implemented in response to criticisms from some colleges that the rankings were not using proper methodology and prioritizing the wrong factors. Harvard and Yale announced in November that they would no longer participate in the rankings because they argued that the rankings disincentivize them from prioritizing need-based financial aid and encouraging students to take careers in public service.

via The Hill|
#education#law-schools#methodology
education2 years ago

2023-2024 U.S. News Rankings: Ohio's Top Law and Medical Schools

U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of top law and medical schools, which were delayed due to boycotts and disputes over methodology. Yale and Stanford tied for the top spot in law schools, while Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pennsylvania topped the medical school rankings. The new methodology places greater emphasis on outcomes, such as bar passage rates and job placement. However, many schools continue to criticize the rankings as unreliable and unfair.

via The New York Times|
#education#law-schools#medical-schools
education2 years ago

Major shifts in US law and medical school rankings for 2023-2024.

U.S. News & World Report released its new law school rankings, which saw significant shifts among elite law schools and many schools further down the list. The changes were primarily due to the publication's overhauled methodology that increased the weight of employment outcomes and bar passage rates and reduced the weight of Law School Admission Test scores and undergraduate grade-point averages. Sixty-two law schools saw their ranks increase or decrease by double digits this year, compared with 27 schools last year.

via Reuters|
#bar-passage-rates#education#employment-outcomes
education2 years ago

"2024 U.S. Law School Rankings Released on May 11 by US News"

The U.S. News law school rankings for 2024 have been released, with Stanford and Yale tied for first place. Harvard has dropped to fifth place, while Duke has risen to seventh. The rankings methodology has changed, with employment now accounting for 33% of the score. There are many ties in the rankings, with some schools moving up significantly and others dropping. Kansas is the biggest winner, moving up 27 places to enter the top 50, while Alabama, GW, and William & Mary are the biggest losers.

via Above the Law|
#education#law-schools#methodology
education2 years ago

U.S. News indefinitely delays law and medical school rankings release.

U.S. News & World Report has delayed the release of its annual list of top law schools and medical schools as it addresses an "unprecedented number of inquiries" from schools about the data. Many leading law and medical schools have revolted against the powerful rankings, refusing to participate in a system that some deans called arbitrary and counter to the missions of their schools. Some law schools are questioning whether the numbers used in the new rankings are right, with much of the concern centering on employment-related data.

via The Washington Post|
#data-accuracy#education#law-schools
education2 years ago

Controversy aside, top law and medical schools maintain their rankings in latest US News report.

U.S. News & World Report released new rankings for the top law and medical schools, despite a boycott by more than a dozen elite schools. The rankings remained similar to previous years, with Yale Law School and Stanford sharing the top spot and Johns Hopkins University ranking first for medical research. U.S. News addressed criticisms of its methodology by increasing the weight of bar passage rates and employment after graduation, and reducing the emphasis on institutional reputation and test scores. The rankings have become an institution, with many students relying on them to make educational choices.

via The New York Times|
#boycott#education#law-schools
education2 years ago

U.S. News releases new law and medical school rankings despite boycott.

U.S. News & World Report has teased changes in the way it ranks law and medical schools, but the shifts appeared to do little to allay concerns of critics who have dismissed the influential rankings as misleading and damaging. Under the new rankings, Yale Law School remains in the No. 1 spot, now tied with Stanford University’s law school. Meanwhile, Harvard Medical School fell from the top spot to No. 3 among research-intensive medical schools.

via The Washington Post|
#education#law-schools#medical-schools
education2 years ago

U.S. News Releases Controversial Rankings for Top Law and Medical Schools.

Despite leading a revolt against the U.S. News & World Report's law school rankings, Yale Law School remains in the top spot for the fourth consecutive year. The rankings, which are controversial among law schools, are based on factors such as peer assessment, LSAT scores, and job placement rates. Despite criticism, the rankings continue to be a major factor in the decision-making process for prospective law students.

via The Wall Street Journal|
#education#law-schools#rankings
education2 years ago

"US News & World Report Rankings: Yale Law Holds Top Spot Despite Revolt"

Despite a boycott among top law schools of its popular rankings and an overhaul of its methodology, Yale Law School and Stanford Law School are tied at the No. 1 spot in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. Nearly a quarter of law schools this year declined to provide U.S. News with any internal data for its rankings, including 12 of the top 14 schools, which said the publication's methodology hurt student diversity and affordability. The law schools in the top 14 remain largely unchanged from last year, though there were some significant shifts within the top 14.

via Reuters|
#education#law-schools#methodology
education2 years ago

Top Law School Rankings Set for Major Shake-Up in Big Law Job Market.

The U.S. News law school rankings are expected to see major changes at the top due to the withdrawal of data by Yale and other law schools. Mike Spivey of the Spivey Consulting Group has predicted potential changes in the T14, including a possible tie at the top, Yale falling below Stanford, and Harvard dropping to 10th place. However, it is unclear if these predictions will come true.

via Above the Law|
#education#law-schools#stanford
education2 years ago

Law Students' Disruptive Behavior to be Reported to Employers by Judges

Two federal appeals court judges have suggested that law schools should inform potential employers if students participate in protests that disrupt speakers on campus. The judges argue that law schools should punish students who participate in “disruptive tactics” and said they’re failing to “teach students how to become good citizens.” The suggestion comes after Fifth Circuit Judge Kyle Duncan’s March 9 appearance at Stanford Law School was disrupted by protesters.

via Bloomberg Law|
#education#employment#free-speech