There are many different and exciting ways to rank law firms. How prestigious are they? How much money are they making? How much take-home cash do partners earn? How big are they? Yes, size continues to matter when it comes to Biglaw, and thankfully, the New York Law Journal recently unleashed its annual NYLJ 100,…
The UK university will, as part of the agreement, join MIT’s SCALE Network, which supports multiple education programs in centres in Colombia, Luxembourg, Spain and China. An MSc program in supply chain – the flagship program – will see students be able to spend time at both MIT and Loughborough, and an MIT certificate will…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 23, 2024 at 10:11 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Tuesday, July 23, SCOTUSblog (Jul. 23, 2024, 10:11 AM),…
Just over three years ago, legal practice management provider Clio secured unicorn status with a $1.6B valuation. This morning, the company announced that a Series F investment round worth $900 million with a $3 billion valuation. Which, I believe places the company below maple syrup and ahead of Ryan Reynolds as driving the Canadian economy….
July 23, 2024 | Donor Engagement 4 Engagement Solutions for Reducing Donor Churn Many fundraisers have experimented with “loyalty loops,” an adaptation of the traditional marketing funnel, to drive retention and revenue. Over time, various interpretations of the loop have emerged. The idea is to maintain donor commitment through ongoing, relatable engagements. However, many versions…
German authorities have taken the decision to up the amount needed in its blocked account system for student visa applications by €700 for the year, reports suggest. International students who wish to study in Germany need a blocked account, wherein money deposited cannot be withdrawn until you have arrived in Germany. The accounts can be…
* Several law firms reject the current trend and continue to call their partners “partners” and their counsel “counsel.” BOLD! [American Lawyer] * CFTC whistleblower program faces financial peril. But then how will we ever know that the Duke brothers are planning to steal the orange juice report? [Bloomberg Law News] * On the heels…
In some ways, 2020 seemed like it would be a watershed year for diversity officers. Given the spate of high-profile murders of Black Americans, we witnessed a surge of national empathy. In a short span of time, many college and university leaders within predominantly white institutions (PWIs) rushed to support DEI initiatives. Perhaps you recall…
We know—from working with our many tens of thousands of customers who rely on Clio everyday—that running a law firm has never been easy, especially without access to the right software. We started Clio with a vision to make running a law firm much easier, more lucrative for legal professionals, and more convenient for clients. …
The increasing use of technology in education in a post-pandemic era and the upskilling of students were given particular prominence during a panel discussion focusing on technology’s place in international education during London EdTech week last month. In particular, the demographic challenge in India: a population of 46 million and a 25% enrolment rate in…