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The Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE) seeks to understand legal education by exploring the student experience.

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Law schools can’t improve what they don’t measure. LSSSE provides actionable insights into student engagement, well-being, and equity. 📊 Real data. Real impact.

#LegalEducation #LSSSEInsights #StudentSuccess
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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📢 The 2025 LSSSE Annual Report is here!

This year, we focus on the experiences of law students with disabilities—their strengths, challenges, and the ways they enrich legal education.

👉 Read the full report now: lssse.indiana.edu/what-we-do/r...

#LSSSE #LegalEducation #DisabilityInLawSchool
Graphic announcing the 2025 LSSSE Annual Results. The text reads: “2025 Annual Results. This Annual Report documents both the strengths and the struggles of law students with disabilities. Our goal is not only to call attention to the barriers students with disabilities face but also to elevate the many ways they enhance and enrich legal education.” On the left, a photo shows three individuals walking outside near palm trees and a building. Overlay text says: “Disability in Law School.” On the right, a quote reads: “Law students with disabilities do so much on their own… But they are missing necessary institutional support. Law schools should meet them at least halfway, providing them with the structural tools they need to thrive.” – Meera E. Deo, Director of LSSSE Bottom text: “Read the full report on our website!” with the LSSSE logo and tagline “Understanding Legal Education.”
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Have you registered to administer the LSSSE survey yet? Don't forget to sign up to get critical insights on your school's needs. Click the link in our bio to learn more.

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement
A promotional graphic for the LSSSE survey registration. The background is blue with green and teal geometric shapes. Large text at the top asks, "Are you registered for LSSSE?" followed by a reminder: "Don't forget to register to administer the LSSSE survey in 2026!" The image includes a person using a laptop displaying the LSSSE website. A call-to-action at the bottom reads, "Head to https://lssse.indiana.edu/register/ to learn more." The LSSSE logo and tagline "Understanding Legal Education" appear in the bottom right corner.
November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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🚨 It’s here! Registration for the 2026 Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE) is now OPEN. Sign up today to bring your students’ perspectives to the national conversation on legal education. Click the link in our bio to learn more.

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentEngagement
Graphic announcing “LSSSE 2026 Registration Now Open.” The design features teal and white colors with star accents. A photo shows a person in professional attire writing at a desk with law books and papers. Text reads: “Register now and learn more about law student engagement on your campus.” The LSSSE logo appears at the bottom with the tagline “Understanding Legal Education.”
October 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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📢 Exciting news! Registration for LSSSE 2026 opens next week on Tuesday, October 7. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into law student engagement. Click the link in our bio to learn more!

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement
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October 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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It’s never too early to start planning which LSSSE Topical Modules you want to include for your upcoming administration! Our modules help you dive deeper into the topics that matter most to your students.

Explore your options: buff.ly/iz6ekDC

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation
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September 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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It's National Read a Book Day! Law students: yes, casebooks count as reading. But maybe today’s a good day for something not assigned. What are you reading outside of class?

#LSSSE #ReadABookDay #BalanceInLawSchool
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September 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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First week of law school: new notebooks, color-coded tabs, 8 hours of sleep.
Second week: coffee stains, lost highlighters, and “wait... we had reading for today?”

#LawSchoolLife #LSSSE
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September 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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📈 Law students’ expected debt is on the rise. The average projected educational debt jumped from $79,067 in 2024 to $88,702 in 2025.

What does this mean for the future of legal education? #LSSSE #LawSchoolDebt
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August 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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📊 AI use in law school is surging! In 2024-2025, 54% of law students used AI to prepare for class or complete assignments—double the rate from 2023-2024 (27%). How is your campus responding?

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement
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August 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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From 2024 to 2025, law schools saw an increase in in-person courses along with a decrease in all other course types. Was course flexibility just a COVID-19 pandemic-era trend? What does the future of legal education hold?

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentEngagement
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August 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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🚨 The 2025 LSSSE data are here! Participating law schools can now access their data to better understand engagement and support on their campus. Time to dig into the data and turn insights into action! 📊✨

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement
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July 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Good luck to everyone sitting for the bar exam this week! All of us at LSSSE believe in you! ⚖️
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July 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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The LSSSE website is currently down while the university changes its servers. We expect the issue will be resolved soon. We are using this time to make important and exciting improvements to the LSSSE website. In the meantime, if you need to reach us, please email us directly at lssse@iu.edu.
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July 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Did you know? 36% of law students have worked on a legal research project with a faculty member outside of course/program requirements or plan to before graduating. These opportunities can strengthen research skills, foster mentorship, and support future career paths. 💼✨
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July 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Did you know? 36% of law students care for dependents at home while pursuing their degrees 👶🧓 It's definitely not easy - let's show up to support these incredible students!

#LSSSE #LawSchool #StudentCaregivers #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement
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June 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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LSSSE is more than a survey—it's also an essential tool for accreditation. Participating schools get an Accreditation Report to easily document student engagement for ABA review.

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement #Accreditation #ABA
A building at the top of the picture; Teal background with green shapes scattered around; Text that says: Law School Survey of Student Engagement: Accreditation Report. The Accreditation Report provides law schools with functional information for use in the accreditation process. Your law school specific results are organized into three broad categories that reflect core themes in the ABA Standards and Interpretations: (1) Diversity and Inclusion; (2) Program of Legal Education; and (3) Law School Resources. LSSSE logo in the bottom right
June 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Did you know? Most law students take time off before heading to law school!

Only 34% enroll immediately after undergrad — the rest wait 1, 2, even 10+ years. There’s no “right” path, just your path!

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement
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June 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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AI is transforming legal education! In 2024, over 25% of law students said they used AI to prep for class or complete assignments. 🤖💼

Have you used AI or seen it used in the classroom? What do you think?

#LSSSE #LawSchool #AI
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June 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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"Twenty years of LSSSE data reveal that law students are more diverse, increasingly engaged, and better prepared than ever before. If we work to improve community and lower debt, they will be fully primed for successful practice." - meeradeo.bsky.social‬

Learn more: https://buff.ly/yXOCOGk
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June 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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📝 New Blog Post: Quality of Relationships and Grades in Law School!

In this post, Steven Feldman explores how the quality of students' relationships with peers, faculty, and staff are a key factor in student success. 🤝🎓

🔗 Link in bio

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation
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June 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Did you know? Almost 50% of law students are part of a law journal — or plan to be!

Law journals offer hands-on experience with legal research, writing, and editing, and can open doors to competitive job opportunities. ⚖️📝📚

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement
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June 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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"First-gen students are doing so much for themselves and for others; we can do more to support them too." – Meera E. Deo, LSSSE Director 💬

Read the full report on our website.

#LSSSE #FirstGenLaw #LawSchoolJourney #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #FirstGenPride #LawStudents
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May 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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First-generation law students are breaking barriers—and balancing *a lot* along the way:
👵 54% are over age 25
⏳ More likely to attend part-time
👶 Nearly half care for dependents at home
✅ And still, they're overwhelmingly satisfied with their law school experience!

- 2023 Annual Report
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May 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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📊 Consistent Career Goals in Legal Education!

Between 2004 and 2024, law students’ job expectations upon graduation have stayed steady:
⚖️ 49% plan to work in private law firms
🏛️ 26–28% aim for government roles
🌍 6% envision a future in public interest law

#LSSSE #LawSchool
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May 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM