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Everything you need to know to get a job in the law, Part 2: The court system
Welcome to Part 2 of our series, “Everything you need to know to get a job in the law.”
Everything you need to know to get a job in the law, Part 1: Private law firms
Perhaps due to the popularity of books, movies, and television shows about lawyers, many kids grow up dreaming of working in the law.
Will technology steal my paralegal job?
The rise of digital technology and automation in legal services is transforming the industry. Not only is legal tech helping attorneys and firms become more efficient, but it can also improve access to justice for the disadvantaged.
6 tips to look more professional in virtual settings
Of the many changes to our work lives brought on by the COVID pandemic, the rise of virtual meetings has been one of the most prominent.
The 5 critical legal skills you probably don’t have
Ok, ok, settle down. Obviously, there are hundreds of thousands of highly-skilled lawyers out there. They went to great schools, got great grades, practice at great firms, and have a high percentage of “wins” in front of juries.
5 inclusive ways to replace happy hours
The after-work happy hour is ubiquitous in the legal profession – so much so, in fact, that written drink-by-drink guides actually exist to help lawyers successfully navigate the challenges of imbibing with co-workers.
Top tips for making partner or getting promoted
Most attorneys are highly competitive. Among other things, that means that they’re not likely to be happy maintaining a subordinate role in their law firm for any longer than absolutely required.
Practicing law and having children: how to make it work
Raising a family while building your practice can be complex, to say the least. This is especially true if you’re a woman with primary childcare responsibilities in a male-dominated field.
A lawyer’s duty of technological competence
It’s a little bit shocking that California – home to Silicon Valley, countless technology companies, and critical technological innovations – was the 39th state to enact a rule of technological competence for lawyers. In fact, that rule didn’t become effective until March 2021.
How to do a tech detox without neglecting your practice
Not too long ago, the practice of law was incredibly low-tech. To write a legal brief, your day went something like this:
