The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce that, for the 17th year, it has collaborated with Illinois law schools to facilitate professionalism orientations for incoming 1Ls. All nine Illinois law schools participated this year.
To support lawyers in standing up for the rule of law, the WJP has launched a U.S. Rule of Law Toolkit, which provides resources, scripts, and information to help lawyers discuss challenges facing our democracy and foster confidence in the U.S. justice system.
The demand for legal services after the COVID-19 shutdowns led to a hiring boom for the Class of 2021 and Class of 2022 law school graduates as well as a shift in where recent graduates are working.
We spoke with three Illinois attorneys to explore their experiences and the status of LGBTQ+ inclusion in Illinois legal workplaces.
U.S. News & World Report said it will amend the methodology used in its ranking of best U.S. law schools after several law schools cited concerns with its criteria.
January is National Mentoring Month. At the Commission on Professionalism, we would like to congratulate the attorneys and legal organizations that have already made mentoring a priority by participating in our lawyer-to-lawyer mentoring program or programs elsewhere.
Have you ever wondered what your fellow attorneys are learning during their required CLE hours? To stay competitive in the legal profession, it is important to educate yourself on a variety of topics, including changing social norms and the associated legal needs.
The council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar voted in November to amend Standard 503, which would make standardized testing optional for law school admission.
A new, interactive glossary from the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) translates complex legal terms into plain language that it says courts should use when communicating with the public.
For the past five years, LinkedIn Learning has produced a Workplace Learning Report, which collates survey data from thousands of learning and development (L&D) professionals, managers, and learners. In 2022, L&D professionals indicated that “upskilling and reskilling” were their top priorities when it comes to workplace learning. There are always hits and misses in reports like this, but upskilling and reskilling feel especially on the money when it comes to professional development for lawyers, especially given the last two years and The Great Resignation (or The Great Renegotiation?).
The Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) is looking to disrupt the status quo with two new guides that target legal education and employment.
In this episode of Reimagining Law, we talk to David Jaffe, Associate Dean for Student Affairs at American University Washington College of Law, and Janet Stearns, Dean of Students and Lecturer at University of Miami School of Law. David and Janet discuss how lawyers and law students can prioritize well-being in 2021, identifying mental health […]
