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What Are The Main Challenges Facing Criminal Defence Attorneys?

26th July 2022
Becoming a criminal defence lawyer is hard enough, but the challenges don’t stop after you’ve passed the bar. Lawyers have to be emotionally secure and painfully aware that their actions could change someone’s life, for better or worse. Even a few mistakes could cost your career. 10 Challenges Criminal Defence Lawyers Face In Their Careers […]
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What You Should Do In Your First Week Of Law School

26th July 2022
Congratulations for having made it to university to pursue your degree in law. But before you enjoy the milestone you have made, you must know that the first weeks in law school can be full of thoughts, anxiety, and excitement. Without the right guidance, you can start your law school life in the wrong way. […]
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What Is The Difference Between A Lawyer And An Attorney?

25th July 2022
When most people think of a lawyer, they imagine someone who is able to provide them with legal advice and representation in court. However, there is a big difference between a lawyer and an attorney. Most people use the terms lawyer and attorney interchangeably, but there is a distinction between the two professions. In this […]
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Clifford Chance Is The Latest Firm To Award Staff Cost-Of-Living Bonuses

14th July 2022
Magic circle law firm Clifford Chance has become the latest firm to provide some of its UK employees with one-off bonuses to support them through the cost-of-living crisis, joining others such as Irwin Mitchell, which awarded staff a £900 cost-of-living bonus in April.  As inflation in the UK reaches 9.1%, the Resolution Foundation reported earlier […]
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How Law Firms Can Survive The Great Resignation

5th July 2022
Ed O’Connell, MD of Professional Services at Search, discusses what the legal industry can do to retain and attract the best talent amid a global skills shortage.  The pandemic has had one of the biggest impacts on employment in recent times, with the uncertainty of the last two years causing workers to reconsider their career […]
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What To Expect From Your First Day As Partner

4th July 2022
What can you expect on the first day of your exalted new position? Well, in truth, for most people making the transition, probably little is going to change at a day-to-day level. Unless the transition to partnership is as a result of a change of firm, you’re probably going to be doing pretty much what […]
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How to Train a New Generation of Mediators

30th June 2022
Mediation and other forms of ADR are fast growing in popularity as an alternative to lengthy and potentially costly litigation.
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UK University Becomes First To Offer Paid Qualifying Work Experience

30th June 2022
From spring 2023, the university’s current and former students will be able to apply for a six-month, full-time placement with the school’s pro bono centre. However, unlike similar opportunities offered by other law schools, students at BPP will be paid for their time.  BPP will initially offer five placements, though hopes to double its intake […]
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5 Common Reasons To Switch Personal Injury Lawyers

22nd June 2022
Deciding to change personal injury lawyers halfway through your case is not a decision to make lightly, especially if they have already started negotiating with other parties on your behalf. However, it might be an option you consider for any of the following reasons.  They Aren’t Easy To Contact The best personal injury lawyer is […]
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US Law Schools To Fund Degrees For Ukrainian Lawyers

20th June 2022
The University of Pittsburgh School of Law is working to bring several Ukrainian lawyers to the US to spend a year studying and undertaking pro bono work. The initiative comes as part of Pittsburgh's Ukrainian Legal Assistance Project.  Pittsburgh is committed to paying the Ukrainian LLM students' tuition as well as covering their travel costs […]
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