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1. Law School Applications Falling While One School Finds Success with Third-Year Program

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   Professor James Moliterno presenting at 2012 Educating Tomorrow's Lawyers Conference

    

   Once again, law schools have found themselves the subject of a

2. Efficient and Accessible Courts: 24 Recommendations for Improving Civil Justice

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   Denver, Colo. – In 2009, national media outlets—and the legal profession—were abuzz with talk of concrete, reasoned, and achievable recommendations for making ... MORE

3. Self Representation and Divorce: A New Way Forward

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   In family courts around the country, substantial numbers of people represent themselves in court.  Recent national statistics suggest that a majority of divorce and separation cases (72%) involve at least one self-represented party.

   Courts are evolving to serve the needs of this growi... MORE

4. Our Courts PSAs Urge Voters to Not Forget About Judges

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   Election Day is less than a month away, and although much of the focus has been on the presidential race, down-ballot categories—such as those for judges—are just as important. Judges are vital to our communities and our democracy. It is essential that the public is not only informed about a judge’s performance on the job, but that the public also has a say in whether or not the judge stays on the bench.

5. Growing Pains: Legal Education and Technology

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   In recent years, the legal profession has had to adapt to the needs of both litigants and law firms in a rapidly changing and more technologically adept society. As the needs of lawyers and those seeking legal services continue to change, law schools must also change to ensure their students can meet the demands of the marketplace. Many law schools have been developing courses based around technology and the law in an at... MORE

6. IAALS and NCSC Release White Paper on Debt Collection Reform

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   It is no secret that Americans are drowning in debt. In fact, Americans’ collective debt surpassed $4 trillion in 2019. And because more and more people are finding it difficult to pay them off, lawsuits by creditors seeking payment on consumer debts account for m... MORE

7. Beyond the Conference: Foundations for Practice and Understanding Tomorrow’s Lawyers

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   We kicked off the 4th Annual Educating Tomorrow’s Lawyers Conference with a story about math—or, more specifically, with a story about how long it took one mathematician to solve one not-so-simple problem. It’s a great story (and one you can hear more about here on This American Life) and I s... MORE

8. IAALS Advances Justice with Bill Rossbach

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   IAALS simply would not be what it is without the support of our partners and friends. They are essential to our efforts and hail from a wide range of backgrounds, viewpoints, and sectors. Every month, IAALS will shine the spotlight on one such person and take you behind the scenes for a lighthearted glimpse into those upon whose guidance and sup... MORE

9. Why This Time Is Different: The Perfect Storm and the Future of Legal Education

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   When we discuss legal education reform, some of the more jaded members of our community often ask, “Why is this time any different?”  They rattle off a list of dust-covered reports about proposed reforms for legal education, often dating back several decades, and wonder how we can be optimistic about the prospects for meaningful reform now.

   The answer is that we are in the midst of a perfect... MORE

10. New Pew Report Highlights Trends in Debt Collections and Critical Need for Reform

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    This month, The Pew Charitable Trusts released a new repor... MORE