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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: Legal Showdown Between Trump Administration and Major Law Firms In an unprecedented legal battle, former President Donald Trump’s controversial executive orders targeting leading U ...

The State Bar of California Targets Meazure Learning After Widespread Exam Failures The California Bar’s already embattled reputation has taken another dramatic turn. After a disastrous rollout ...

In a powerful and highly unusual display of unity, thousands of attorneys across the United States participated in a coordinated “Day of Action” on Thursday, gathering at rallies from coast to ...

As the political landscape increasingly entangles with the legal profession, Biglaw firms are making unprecedented choices—some with dire consequences. One of the most striking developments of ...

Introduction: Revenue Up, Demand Down — A Mixed Picture for Biglaw The start of 2025 has brought a paradox for large law firms: soaring revenues despite declining demand. According to new data ...