Graphic promoting a new LSSSE blog post titled “Trauma and Law Students: Amplifying the Experience of Stress and Anxiety in Law School.” Text credits Jerry Organ, Bakken Professor of Law and Co‑Director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. A rectangular “Read Now” button appears on the right. A circular headshot of a smiling man in a suit appears near the title. The lower portion shows a person seated indoors with hands placed at the sides of their head. A quotation reads: “Law schools generally are not doing enough to emphasize to their law students ways to manage anxiety and stress more effectively. Law schools need to do more to help all law students, but particularly those law students dealing with trauma in some way.” The LSSSE logo appears in the bottom right corner.

📝 New Blog Post: Trauma and Law Students: Amplifying the Experience of Stress and Anxiety in Law School

New insights from LSSSE and the 2021 Survey of Law Student Well-Being highlight how trauma among law students can intensify stress and anxiety in law school.

🔗 Link in bio to read more

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📝 New Blog: Professional Skills Development by Age

New #LSSSE data show most law students feel well prepared but age matters. Younger students report higher confidence in skills development and readiness, while older students are more critical.

🔗 Link in bio to learn more

A promotional graphic for a blog post titled “From Application to Graduation: What LSAC and LSSSE Data Reveal About Students With Disabilities.” The text credits Jak Petzold (LSSSE) and Deb Langer (LSAC) as authors. A green button labeled “Read Now” appears in the center. On the right side, a quote reads: “Combined, the LSAC and LSSSE findings show that the factors affecting disclosure during the application process… remain present after students enroll. This pathway is not simply a sequence of stages. It is a system in which barriers accumulate unless institutions intervene.” The LSSSE logo with the tagline “Understanding Legal Education” is at the bottom right. The background shows two people seated in wheelchairs in an indoor setting with plants and natural light.

📝 New Blog: From Application to Graduation: What LSAC & LSSSE Data Reveal About Students With Disabilities

Students with disabilities face barriers from disclosure fears to financial strain—challenges that persist through law school.

🔗 Link in bio

#LSSSE #LSAC #LawSchool

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#WhatDoYouThinkWednesday: What’s the most valuable career resource your law school offers?

Comment and let us know what you think!

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement

The layout features hands resting on an open book in the background. Text on the left reads: “New Blog Post,” followed by the title, and “By: Jak Petzold, LSSSE Research Analyst, Center for Postsecondary Research, Indiana University.” A green button labeled “Read Now” appears near the center. A quote at the bottom states that although law students with disabilities are highly engaged in academic and extracurricular activities, they are less satisfied and feel less supported than non‑disabled peers, highlighting gaps between participation and experience. The LSSSE logo appears in the lower right corner.

Law students with disabilities are highly engaged in law school (often more so than their peers) but feel less supported and satisfied by their institutions.

🔗 Link to new blog post in bio

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement

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#WhatDoYouThinkWednesday: What’s the one thing law schools could do to better support student well-being?

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#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement

Our March #MemberSpotlight is LSA Board Trustee, @thelssse.bsky.social Director and Southwestern Law School Professor @meeradeo.bsky.social!

Learn more about Professor Deo’s career studying wellness in #LegalEducation and the legal profession here: bit.ly/LSADeo26

#LawAndSociety #Belonging

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#WhatDoYouThinkWednesday: What’s the hardest part of balancing law school and life outside of class?

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#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement

A promotional graphic for a blog post titled “Demographics of Disability” by Jak Petzold, LSSSE Research Analyst at the Center for Postsecondary Research, Indiana University. The design includes a photo of a person seated in a wheelchair near a whiteboard, along with a quote about the importance of understanding the range of conditions reported by law students with disabilities. A green button labeled “Read Now” appears in the center, and the LSSSE logo is positioned in the bottom right corner.

LSSSE’s 2025 Disability in Law School report shows that 1 in 5 law students has a disability. Most report mental health or developmental conditions, and many navigate multiple disabilities.

🔗 Link in bio to learn more from our latest blog post

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#WhatDoYouThinkWednesday: Do you feel law schools prepare students for the realities of legal practice? Why or why not?

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#WhatDoYouThinkWednesday: What makes a law school class truly memorable for you?

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#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement

Have you read our latest blog post about recent findings from the Survey on the Engagement of Law Faculty and Staff (SELFS)? Check it out at the link in our bio!

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation

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#WhatDoYouThinkWednesday: What’s the most valuable extra-curricular or co-curricular activity students can do in law school?

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#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement

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#WhatDoYouThinkWednesday: Should law schools eliminate the curve? Why or why not?

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#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement

A promotional graphic for a blog post titled “Understanding Law School Workplaces: Early Insights from the SELFS Pilot Study – Part 1.” The left side features the title, author information, and a green “Read Now” button. The background shows the front of a courthouse-style building with tall white columns against a blue sky. On the right side, a quote describes the SELFS initiative from the Law School Survey of Student Engagement, and the LSSSE logo appears at the bottom.

📝 In the latest blog post, LSSSE Project Manager Chad Christensen shares preliminary findings from the Survey on the Engagement of Law Faculty and Staff (SELFS) including law school staff's professional values, retention, and work improvement and flexibility.

🔗 Link in bio

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#WhatDoYouThinkWednesday: What’s the most effective way professors can make classes engaging?

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#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement

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#WhatDoYouThinkWednesday: Does AI help or hinder student learning in the classroom?

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#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement

Very exciting to see the LSSSE Director @meeradeo.bsky.social be named as one of the top 25 most influential people in legal education, according to the National Jurist!

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#WhatDoYouThinkWednesday: How can law schools balance teaching practical skills with theoretical knowledge?

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#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement

Disability, Engagement, and Belonging in Law School: Insights from LSSSE Survey The 2025 Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE) report is the first national, longitudinal, empirical study to focus specifically on the experiences of law students with disabilities.

Check out this interview with LSSSE Director @meeradeo.bsky.social and the ABA Commission on Disability Rights about our 2025 Annual Report on law students with disabilities:

www.americanbar.org/groups/diver...

Read the full report at the link in our bio!

#LSSSE #LawSchool #Disability

Graphic from the 2025 Law School Survey of Student Engagement Annual Report showing satisfaction with services among law students with and without disabilities. Bar charts compare disabled and non-disabled students across five services: personal counseling (58% disabled, 68% non-disabled), career advising (59% vs. 66%), job help (56% vs. 63%), academic advising (62% vs. 69%), and library services (94% vs. 96%). A caption notes that students with disabilities report lower satisfaction across all categories.

Findings from the 2025 #LSSSE Annual Report show consistent gaps in satisfaction with law school services. Students with disabilities report lower satisfaction across counseling, advising, career support, and more.

➡️ Read more at the link in our bio.

Using LSSSE Data: Surveys: What We Do: Law School Survey of Student Engagement: Indiana University Bloomington By administering the LSSSE Survey schools can acquire extensive information about the experiences of their students.

Want to learn more about how to use LSSSE data to inform change at your institution? Check out our website for more information!

lssse.indiana.edu/what-we-do/s...

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement

Scholarship and Publications: Research: What We Do: Law School Survey of Student Engagement: Indiana University Bloomington Scholarship and Publications

2025 was a big year for legal education research! Many scholars cited LSSSE research to explore law students' engagement and well-being in law schools. Check out their work at the link below:

lssse.indiana.edu/what-we-do/r...

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess

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🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨

Priority registration for LSSSE closes TODAY! ⏰ 📅 Don’t miss your chance to help shape the future of legal education.

🔗 Register now at the link in our bio

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement

Infographic comparing belonging levels between non-disabled and disabled law students. Title reads “Students with disabilities consistently report lower-than-average levels of belonging.” On the left, three donut charts for non-disabled students show: 88% feel comfortable being themselves, 74% feel valued, and 81% feel part of the community. On the right, three donut charts for disabled students show lower percentages: 73% feel comfortable, 60% feel valued, and 68% feel part of the community. The bottom reads “2025 LSSSE Annual Results,” and the LSSSE logo appears in the upper left.

Disabled law students report lower belonging across the board, feeling less comfortable, valued, and included than their non-disabled peers. Read more in the 2025 LSSSE Annual Results at the link in our bio.

#LSSSE #LegalEducation #DisabilityJustice #Belonging

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🚨 Just 1 week left until the priority registration deadline for the 2026 LSSSE Survey! 🚨

🗓️ Deadline: December 10, 2025
🔗 Link in bio to register

#LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement

Infographic titled “Top 4 Most Prevalent Conditions Among Disabled Law Students.” Four rounded boxes list conditions with corresponding percentages: Anxiety (57%), Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder / ADD or ADHD (55%), Depression (41%), and Chronic Medical Condition (26%). The bottom reads “2025 LSSSE Annual Results” with the LSSSE logo on the lower right. The background features a light grid pattern and teal decorative accents.

20% of law students report a disability impacting major life activities. Among them, anxiety, ADHD, depression & chronic medical conditions are most common. Read the 2025 LSSSE Annual Report in our bio.

#LSSSE #LegalEducation #DisabilityJustice #MentalHealthMatters

Students With Disabilities Feel Unsupported By Their Law Schools - Above the Law Nearly 12,000 law students were interviewed for the study, which calls on law schools to strengthen support for those with disabilities.

@abovethelaw.com recently highlighted LSSSE's 2025 Annual Results about disabled law students. Read more at this link:

1 in 5 law students has a disability. Disabled law students show some of the highest levels of engagement in legal education, yet law schools continue to fall short in support, belonging, and accessibility. LSSSE’s findings make this clear. Check out their new report: lssse.iub.edu/what-we-do/r...

Scholarship and Publications: Research: What We Do: Law School Survey of Student Engagement: Indiana University Bloomington Scholarship and Publications

💡 Did you know? Scholars across the country are using LSSSE data to explore everything from student well-being to pedagogy, experiential learning, and the future of legal education. Check out some of the recent publications:

lssse.indiana.edu/what-we-do/r...

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