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SAT Exam To Go Digital By 2024, Bar Exam To Go Digital By 2026

27th January 2022
“The digital SAT will be easier to take, easier to give, and more relevant,” said Priscilla Rodriguez, vice president of College Readiness Assessments at the College Board. “We’re not simply putting the current SAT on a digital platform—we’re taking full advantage of what delivering an assessment digitally makes possible[...] With input from educators and students, […]
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This Is How Lawyers Can Become Non-Executive Directors

26th January 2022
Alex Hamilton-Baily, Partner in the Legal & Professional Services Practice at Odgers Berndtson, explains why more lawyers could and should become non-executive directors. Becoming a non-executive director (NED) has never been much of a career option for UK lawyers. This hasn’t been for a lack of ability on their part, but arguably the entrenched views […]
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9 Things You Need To Know Before Choosing A Law School

25th January 2022
The prospect of going to law school is not only one that requires a lot of hard work and money but also some thorough research. As with any other profession, while some grads can easily embark on to their successful careers, others might find themselves struggling to find a job. As such, you need to […]
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Understanding The Role Of A Lawyer In A Motorcycle Accident Case

24th January 2022
The job of a lawyer in a motorcycle accident case is to handle the necessary legal procedures, which will include filing suit against any other parties involved. A person who has been injured by another party should hire an attorney to file suit against the negligent, but if this all seems too complicated for you, […]
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7 Essential Functions Of A Corporate Lawyer

24th January 2022
The corporate lawyer has to make sure all these legal aspects of a corporation’s existence are adequately managed and serviced. The corporate lawyer performs a lot of roles and functions. If you have a growing enterprise or you’re an executive officer of a large corporation operating out of Idaho, you might have to consider discussing […]
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What Is An Attorney's Role In Crime Scene Investigation?

21st January 2022
While it’s true that most lawyers have a far more mundane existence than those in a John Grisham thriller, they can still have a part to play in crime scene investigations. Let’s discuss the form that this involvement takes. Looking out for clients The primary reason that any attorney would visit the scene of a […]
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5 Of The Most Financially Successful Lawyers In The World

20th January 2022
Across the United States, the average salary of a lawyer varies widely, from $171,550 in California to $139,020 in New Jersey. Meanwhile, in the UK, the average salary for a lawyer comes in at just over £50,000. However, there are many legal professionals whose earnings go above and beyond these figures. Here are 5 of […]
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Civil Rights Lawyer Ben Crump Takes On Case Of Jason Walker Killed By NC Policeman

12th January 2022
On Tuesday, prominent US civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represented the family of George Floyd, said he will represent the family of Jason Walker, a Black man who was shot dead by an off-duty North Carolina policeman over the weekend.  The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) has said it is investigating the […]
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Apple Legal Chief Made Almost $27 Million In 2021

10th January 2022
Adams’ $26.97 million pay package rose by close to 3% compared with the previous year’s $26.25 million, according to Apple’s annual proxy filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. A large portion of this figure stemmed from stock awards valued at nearly $22 million. Adams’ also earned $5 million in cash last year, including […]
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Allen & Overy Boosts European Antitrust Team With Sidley Austin Hire

5th January 2022
Magic Circle law firm Allen & Overy has added to its London team with the hire of Sidley Austin’s former global co-head of antitrust.  Kristina Nordlander has over 23 years of experience in broad areas of European Union antitrust litigation and has been with Sidley Austin since 2005. Nordlander focuses on big tech and life […]
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