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The University of Miami and the University of Michigan are now asking law school applicants to use AI in their admissions essays . That...

September 15 is International Dot Day , inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ children’s book, The Dot . In the story, Vashti stares at a blank...

From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , August 26, 2025: One of the first skills new students learn in law school is how to...

On August 24— Mamba Day (8/24)—we honor the legacy of Kobe Bryant , one of the greatest to ever play the game. The date represents the...

I recently stood in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. But this time, it wasn’t just the tower’s iron lattice that stole the show....

When I grew up playing tennis, “dinking” wasn’t a compliment. It usually meant you hit a soft, defensive shot instead of going for a...

From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , July 28, 2025: Time is one of the most precious commodities in law school. Whether...

From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , July 14, 2025: One of the most overlooked—but most valuable—resources in your law school...

During a recent Peloton ride, my right-ear headphone fell out. I could have stopped, gotten off the bike, picked it up, and put it back...

Justice Sotomayor's blistering dissent in DHS v. D.V.D. (June 2025) is a masterclass in judicial disagreement. It's passionate, precise,...