Elon Law School’s dean has fulfilled a pledge to take the bar exam after years of leading the institution, marking a personal milestone for legal education advocates. The move comes as law schools increasingly emphasize practical experience alongside traditional academics, with some deans setting an example by pursuing licensure themselves. Critics often question whether law school administrators, who typically hold advanced degrees but not bar credentials, fully grasp the challenges students face in securing legal careers. This step could reignite discussions about the role of leadership experience in legal education reform.
Inking the deal: Elon Law Dean Zak Kramer makes good on bar-pass promise Elon University
