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Much ado about doggie doo, a judicial nominee's 'oops' moment, the Gwyneth Paltrow trial, and other legal news from the week that was.

16 hr ago

Other deans can learn from her clear, convincing, and courageous statement.

Mar 24

What Employers Want: An Interview With Sonya Som Listen now (40 min) | A former law firm partner turned leading legal recruiter, Som shares her inspiring life story—and candid assessment of diversity…

Mar 22

Bank bailouts, Trump troubles, more Stanford Law, and other legal news from the week that was.

Mar 19

Listen to this recording, ye mighty, and despair—although whether you despair about law students or judges might vary based on your priors.

Mar 15

Here's a curated yet comprehensive collection of news updates, original documents, and online commentary.

Mar 14

Congratulations, Stanford Law, you're now in the limelight.

Mar 11

Just Say Yes: An Interview With Judge Stephen Vaden Listen now (50 min) | Here’s a primer on one of the most mysterious Article III courts, the U.S. Court of International Trade.

Mar 8

A federal judge under investigation, more Biglaw layoffs, and other legal news from the week that was.

Mar 5

Plus an interesting new study about SCOTUS clerk hiring, and more clerks with family ties.

Mar 2

February 2023

SCOTUS has second thoughts about Section 230, a law firm sues one of its own for 'quiet quitting,' and other legal news from the week that was.

Feb 26

Notable new books about Sumner Redstone, Donald Trump, affirmative action, and shareholder capitalism.

Feb 24

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