Desire to help others sparks interest in law career
Published: February 25, 2026
Lilly Hermiz had various career goals in childhood—from a teacher to a
fashion designer to an orthodontist in a matter of weeks.
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LSC awards Technology Initiative Grant to Michigan Advocacy Program
February 25, 2026The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is awarding a Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) of $298,300 to Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP). This grant will enable MAP to enhance online self-help legal resources for all Michiganders.
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Three Michigan Law alumni discuss AI’s impact on the legal profession
February 25, 2026Three alumni whose careers have placed them at the forefront of law and technology returned to campus recently to share their perspectives and advice in the panel “AI, the Future of the Legal Profession, and You.”
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ABA: U.S. lawyer population up significantly for first time since 2020
February 18, 2026The number of lawyers in the United States increased significantly this year for the first time since 2020, rising from 1.35 million in 2024 to 1.37 million this year, according to the American Bar Association 2025 Profile of the Legal Profession.
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State
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Nation
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