Welcome back to Ahead of the Curve. I’m Christine Charnosky, legal education reporter for Law.com, and I’ll be your host for this week’s look at innovation and notable developments in legal education.

This week, we’re kicking off with something a bit different, sharing some important information from my colleague, Avalon Zoppo, about what judges look for in their clerks. After that, some more insights into the continuing U.S. News & World Report education rankings saga.