Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. If the partners want associates to be in the office four days a week, or wear funny hats, or bill 2,400 hours three years in a row until they burn out and leave, that’s their prerogative. Every year, there’s a new crop of associates,…
Summary AI technology is transforming higher education. From personalized learning experiences to streamlined administrative processes, AI has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of campus life. However, with these opportunities come real concerns about academic integrity, data security, and trust. The Promise and Challenge of AI in Higher Education AI technology is transforming higher education….
What’s the best way to measure a law school’s scholarly impact? If you guessed that it involved calculating tenured professors’ citations, then you’d be right. In fact, U.S. News thought this was such a great idea that the publication decided to turn it into a (now abandoned) law school ranking. For those who are truly…
Recently, my family and I visited New Orleans where we enjoyed walking through its historical and distinct districts. We found ourselves in one area that was lined with antique shops on both sides of the street and that stretched for a few blocks. Each shop showcased various gold and crystal artifacts in their windows but…
Explore the dynamic sessions of the Teaching Professor Online Conference with this infographic! From October 22–24, 2024, join virtually for plenaries, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, and then dive into on-demand content available until January 31, 2025. Discover how this conference, featuring top teaching experts and carefully curated topic areas, can transform your teaching practices…
Our highest courts do more than take cases on appeal and collect, ahem, gifts — they also play a vital role in regulating who gets to practice the law. Wyoming’s Supreme Court recently tapped into that responsibility and disbarred an attorney for his behavior in Utah. Cap City has coverage: The Wyoming Supreme Court has…
Biglaw firms with single partnership tiers are now few and far between, with more big-name firms showing that they’re ready, willing, and able to welcome nonequity partners to their ranks. Cravath was one of the first longtime holdouts to cut bait and create a “salaried partner tier” (i.e., nonequity partners) back in November 2023. That move…
Marketing English in Ireland (MEI) will now be known as English Education Ireland – a change the organisation said reflected its “broadened scope and vision” as a lobbying group and leader in professional development, representation and quality assurance in the field. “This rebrand marks a significant milestone in the association’s evolution, reflecting its expanded mission…
When you sit at your desk, are you ready to say goodbye to all that? Would more cash, more meaningful work, or better work-life balance affect your perspective? Which firms would you respond to if they came calling? Please share your thoughts and help us benchmark associates’ perspectives on Biglaw in this (always) brief and…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 22, 2024 at 10:54 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Thursday, August 22, SCOTUSblog (Aug. 22, 2024, 10:54 AM),…