Welcome back to Ahead of the Curve. I’m Karen Sloan, legal education editor at Law.com, and I’ll be your host for this weekly look at innovation and notable developments in legal education.

What’s going to happen with the current law school admissions cycle, which is unfolding amid a pandemic? I’ll tell you what’s on the minds of jittery would-be law students and what admissions deans are saying to calm them. Plus, Connecticut, St. Mary’s, Florida A&M and Charleston have named new law deans in recent weeks. I’ve got the rundown. And last, law professors are discovering that they can have a little fun with their online classes. Read on and stay healthy!