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You’ve might have heard it by now. The viral mashup of Taylor Swift’s “Elizabeth Taylor” and the Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” has taken over social media. It’s a nostalgic, unexpected blend of pop eras that somehow works. And believe it or not, it’s a pretty good preview of what’s coming your way with the NextGen Bar Exam. The Mashup Analogy A mashup works only when two songs—often with very different rhythms, keys, and eras—are artfully combined to sound

A museum. A freight elevator. And a seven-minute getaway. You read that right. This morning, in a scene that could’ve been ripped straight from Ocean’s 11½ , a crew of thieves pulled off a seven-minute heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris . They used a freight elevator bolted to a truck, angle grinders, and chain saws to smash their way into the Apollo Gallery—the home of the French Crown Jewels. They threatened guards, smashed cases, grabbed jewels once worn by queens, and zi

From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , October 16, 2025: When people think of law school success, they often imagine students who are loud in class, quick to volunteer, and seemingly at ease in every networking event. The “easy” advice introverts often hear? “Just become more extroverted.” But that’s not realistic. Nor is it necessary. I say this from experience: I was an introvert as a law student, I was an introvert as a practicing lawyer, and I remain an introv

LeBron James recently sent the sports world into a frenzy with what he called “The Second Decision.” Fans and media speculated for days. Was he finally retiring? Changing teams ... again? The buzz built until the reveal: “The Second Decision.” wasn't not a basketball announcement at all, but a new advertising campaign with Hennessy . Some fans felt duped, particularly those who paid premium prices to attend what they believed might be LeBron’s final game. One California resid

(Follow-up to “ Early Signals from July 2025 Bar Exam Results ,” Sept. 9, 2025) The early snapshots are beginning to take shape. As of...

You’ve seen it: A wide receiver or running back breaks free, the crowd roars, and the touchdown is all but certain. But instead of...

From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , October 6, 2025: "Law school, like show business, demands everything but gives back...

From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , October 3, 2025: "Hey 1Ls. Feeling like you’re struggling already? You’re not alone....

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

As Taylor Swift fans know, anticipation is building with her upcoming release of Life of a Showgirl just a few days away. The timing...