Students looking to add a law degree to their resume may notice a number of emerging trends likely to dominate the industry over the next year. According to U.S. News and World Report, many law schools across the nation are beginning to respond to concerns over time and tuition costs. As a result, a number of schools, including Northwestern Law School and Yale now offer accelerated degree programs. When it comes to the LSATs, there has been increased debate over the past few years over the test's ability to accurately assess a student's aptitude for practicing law. Now, there are an increasing number of schools that have received exemptions allowing them to admit students without LSAT scores. Over the last 5 years, law school admissions have fallen mostly due to the stagnant economy. According to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), the decline in the number of students is expected to level off this year, but at the same time, this means that competition is not as strong as in the past. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that job opportunities for lawyers are expected to grow by 13% through the end of the decade. |