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Law Firms Dorsey & Whitney, Pond Lehocky to Cut Staff

21st May 2020
Both US-based firms announced on Tuesday that they will be making layoffs amid the growing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ethical Home Practice In a Pandemic

21st May 2020
Most attorneys are still working from their homes as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. It is unclear when they will be returning to their offices and it appears certain that many will still be working remotely at least from time-to-time as law firms either delay reopening or institute rotating office schedules. This is a good time for a reminder of some key ethical obligations that arise from working at home.
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A Family Lawyer’s Advice to Law Firms Coping with COVID-19

20th May 2020
Over the last two months, attorneys across the country have been forced to adjust to this “new normal” due to COVID-19. Though some may be accustomed to this new work-from-home lifestyle, it’s important during this period of uncertainty to use time wisely and productively to better serve not only your clients but yourself.
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How Traditional Law Firms Can Adopt Digital Recruitment During Lockdown

18th May 2020
COVID-19 lockdown measures have had a major impact on the way we run day to day business, and UK law firms in particular may be feeling the hit.
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Why COVID-19 Has Turned Lawyers Into Business Consultants

14th May 2020
The traditional network of advice and support that surrounds business leaders has broken down. How has the role of a lawyer changed during this crisis, and what can be learned from the new status quo?
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Impostor Syndrome and How It Impacts Your Career Success

6th May 2020
Have you ever felt scared of being found out? Of feeling out of your depth? Of not being good or resilient enough?
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Top Tips for Studying Law at a Distance

1st May 2020
The global pandemic has led to Law Schools shifting their teaching and assessments online. For law students, this means adjusting to studying at a distance.
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How Agile Legal Tech Providers Are Reshaping the Legal Industry

28th April 2020
Technology is set to be the greatest driving force behind legal industry developments in the coming years. What imminent changes can we expect to see?
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COVID-19 and Rethinking Lawyer Training Programmes

27th April 2020
The issues common to traditional lawyer trainee programmes have been thrown into stark relief by the COVID-19 pandemic. How should they be addressed?
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Top Tips for Handling End-Of-Year Study Stresses

24th April 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing universities to change their exam guidelines, law students are likely to be feeling under pressure. How can they ensure that they're best prepared?
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