Competition for US law school spots is fiercer than ever, with a 20.5% increase in applications this year. Economic uncertainty, corporate job market slowdowns, and rising salaries in legal careers are driving this surge. Georgetown Law received 14,000 applications for just 650 spots, while the University of Michigan saw record numbers. Black applicants also increased by 30%. The heightened demand reflects the growing appeal of law as a stable and lucrative career option in uncertain times.
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IIT Bombay has announced the CEED 2025 results on March 5, 2025. Candidates can check and download their results at ceed.iitb.ac.in. The scorecard will be available from March 10 to June 11, 2025. The exam was conducted on January 19, 2025, following registrations that began on October 1, 2024. Candidates can check the direct link here.
The US Department of Education ordered federally funded schools to eliminate DEI programs within 14 days or risk losing funding. The directive, backed by Trump, bans race-conscious policies in admissions, hiring, and scholarships. In response, the ACLU and teachers' union sued, arguing it violates First Amendment rights. The case may reach the Supreme Court.
Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has released its tentative examination calendar for 2025–26, announcing recruitment for 38,988 posts through 13 competitive exams. Key recruitments include police SI, constable, excise constable, and assistant acharya positions. Examination and result dates for several ongoing and upcoming recruitments have been detailed. Major exams like the police sub inspector and technical graduate are scheduled for later this year, with advertisements expected... Expand
NLU Odisha extends the application deadline for its 3-year LLB and PhD programmes to April 20, 2025, through the NAIET 2025. Entrance exams for the LLB programme are scheduled for May 11, 2025, in eight cities, with results on May 24, 2025. Eligibility includes a graduation degree with specified marks.
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has opened registration for the AP LAWCET 2025, with the deadline for regular applications set for April 27, 2025. The entrance exam, scheduled for June 5, 2025, is for admission to LLB and LLM courses. Candidates must meet eligibility criteria based on their academic qualifications. Late registration options are available with additional fees. Important dates and steps to apply are outlined on the official website.
IIT Roorkee conducted GATE 2025 on February 1, 2, 15, and 16. Candidates are awaiting the provisional answer key, which will be available on gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Once released, they can challenge it. IIT Roorkee will then finalize the answer key, based on which the GATE 2025 results will be declared. Check important details here.
The Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) have released the Common Entrance Test (CET) results. Candidates can check and download the PDF merit list for Class 6 and 9 admissions 2025 on rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in. Interview call letters for shortlisted candidates will be accessible via the candidate login panel starting today, January 28, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
The Pell Grant program faces a $2.7 billion funding shortfall for the 2025 fiscal year, raising concerns over financial aid for low-income students. A surge in enrollment and rising costs have intensified the crisis, with experts warning of potential grant reductions. Without congressional intervention, higher education affordability could worsen, leaving many students struggling to fund their education.
The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP), will declare the AP Inter 1st and 2nd year results on April 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Over 10 lakh students can check their scores on bie.ap.gov.in or via WhatsApp and SMS. The article provides steps to access results online and notes options for recounting and supplementary exams in June 2025, supporting students’ academic progression.
The University of Calicut has released the Semester 3 results for the 2024 academic year, covering BSc, BCA, and LLB exams. Students can now check their scores online through the official portal, results.uoc.ac.in, using their application number and date of birth. The scorecards include important details like subject-wise marks, overall score, and pass percentage. The university, established in 1968, is one of Kerala’s largest educational institutions, offering a range of academic programs.