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A Tale of Two Societies: The Society For The Rule Of Law v. The Federalist Society
Is now a time of reckoning for the conservative legal movement?
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'Always Be Courageous': An Interview With Twyla Carter
Listen now | The first Black woman and Asian American to lead The Legal Aid Society in its 147-year history, Carter has devoted her entire career to…
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Congratulations To The 2024 Skadden Fellows
The Skadden Fellowship program has funded almost 1,000 fellows over the past 35 years.
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Yale Law Is No Longer #1—For Free-Speech Debacles
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Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: Meet The October Term 2022 SCOTUS Clerks
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The Federalist Society And The Capitol Attack: What Is To Be Done?
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The Newest Insanity Out Of Yale Law School
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Affirmative Action Is Going Down
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Judicial Notice (11.25.23): Zero Tolerance
Benchslaps for Biglaw, bountiful bonuses at a boutique, a high-profile hire at Airbnb, and other legal news from the week that was.
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No Accident: An Interview With Karen Dunn
Listen now | The star trial lawyer discusses her role in a new HBO documentary, Paul Weiss's lateral hiring spree, presidential-debate coaching, and…
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What SCOTUSblog's Tom Goldstein Doesn’t Miss About The Court
The veteran Supreme Court advocate discusses his retirement, the future direction of the Court, and the justices' new code of conduct.
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Supreme Court Clerks, October Term 2012: Where Are They Now?
Three are judges, two just put Sam Bankman-Fried behind bars, and one is a full-time parent.
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The Dan Markel Case: Charlie Adelson, Convicted
Here are answers to your FAQs—including who might be prosecuted next.
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Behold The 2023 Am Law 200 Rankings
Last year wasn't great for Biglaw—but the numbers conceal a lot of variability, with some firms dying and other firms killing it.
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The 20 Most Prestigious Law Firms In America
Tech-centric firms took a tumble in the 2024 Vault 100 rankings.
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