The Feds' endgame for Operation Varsity Blues
Operation Varsity Blues, the sweeping college admissions fraud dominating news headlines is unlike any public bribery and fraud case we’ve ever seen.
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Alternative dispute resolution: A practical skill to develop in law school
Case briefing, legal researching, exam writing, white-glove editing, and public speaking are the major skills that we, law students are expected to master by graduation. But, what can we do to distinguish ourselves and highlight the practical skills
Charged with faking it: 5 felony charges Jussie Smollett could face
Actor Jussie Smollett stands accused of faking an elaborate hate crime against himself: a choreographed, self-inflicted beating staged with two Nigerian brothers, pre-canned racial slurs, and an actual noose. So what are some of the
How to be a practicing attorney: Advice from a law firm founder
Sean M. Cleary is a Miami based personal injury attorney and the founder and president of The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary, which opened in 2005. Here, he answers a few common questions about practicing law and shares a few insights for future attorneys.
Law students find a role: restorative justice
The concept of bringing victim and offender together for dialogue - and possibles peace - is one more countries are adopting.
How the concept of justice is changing in criminal law
Americans are reconsidering their approach to certain crimes, though the process is slow, and the country’s incarceration rate remains high.
5 tips for creating a financially viable future in public interest law
The struggle between great financial success and practicing in the public interest is real. Here are five steps to overcoming the challenges.
A Jersey Boy in California: From the stage to the legal field
If you’ve seen any advertisements for the musical Jersey Boys in New York City, chances are you’ve seen Graham Fenton, a second-year student at UCLA School of Law.
Police officer to prosecutor: The benefits and challenges of a career move
This article will discuss some benefits and challenges if your office is considering hiring new prosecutors who once served the public as police officers.
Try, try again: Applying a relational mindset to your law practice
Remember your grandmother’s old adage – If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again? And it’s so true for being relational. Especially for lawyers.
Considering an international legal career? Here are four tips that’ll help you succeed
Explore one path towards working in international law and look at helpful tips on how to get started with T. Alexander Puutio, a recent Fordham grad currently with the United Nations Secretariat.
As immigrant families face separation, law students can provide volunteer help
The American Bar Association is urging action on the separation of children from their parents when arriving at the southern border. And if you're a law student, several organizations are asking for your help.
Working group recommends changes to prevent workplace harassment in the judiciary
Following reports of sexual harassment involving a federal judge published by the Washington Post last December, several current law clerks and I believed that the federal judiciary’s policies were ineffective and needed significant change.
The Los Angeles Incubator Consortium: Putting new attorneys into solo practice
Laura Dym Cohen is the Director, Street Law Clinic and Public Service Programs and Clinical Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California. She has created and implemented a wide range of collaborative programs and initiatives in public interest, including the Los Angeles Incubator Consortium.
Fighting to make it easier for military spouses to practice law wherever the call of duty takes them
This Military Spouse Appreciation Day, take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices of spouses of U.S. Armed Forces servicemembers and consider how you can support military families.
'Diverse neutrals' in dispute resolution and ABA 113's impact on young lawyers and law students
Most civil disputes settle or are resolved out of court, which creates space for more young lawyers and law students to pursue careers in alternative dispute resolution (ADR). There is also a need to increase opportunities for diverse lawyers to serve as neutrals and represent people in ADR processes. This article explores the barriers to inclusion for diverse attorneys in the legal profession and means to overcome them. It also discusses practical steps diverse young lawyers and law students can take to access opportunities in mediation practice. Discussions on these topics will continue during the Section on Dispute Resolution’s 20th Annual Spring Conference April 4-7 in Washington, DC.
Fostering the 3Rs of relational mediation practice: Respect, Recognition and Reflection
We have all heard of the 3 Rs – reading, writing and ’rithmetic – which are commonly seen as the foundation of a basic education. Effective mediation skills must similarly be based on three fundamentals. I propose that mediation is most effective and simultaneously most meaningful and satisfying for disputants when
The Patently Impossible Project and the importance of pro bono service
Our communities as a whole are substantially improved when we provide representation and voices to our underserved segments of society, particularly non-profit organizations. With respect to intellectual property law, I think it is important to foster entrepreneurship and invention through pro bono work.
FACLC staff on a multilingual mission to help families, children
The Family and Children's Law Center of the San Francisco Bay Area is a unique non-profit family law practice run completely by female attorneys. Kris Fowler Cirby serves as the executive director of the office, and Abby Frost Lucha, Gabrielle Gaetani, and Kristine Guerra serve as staff attorneys.
What a 'dirty immigration lawyer' does for clients
On October 12, Attorney General Jeff Sessions had this to say to Congress: “We also have dirty immigration lawyers who are encouraging their otherwise unlawfully present clients to make false claims of asylum providing them with the magic words needed to trigger the credible fear process.” -Attorney General Jeff Sessions,
Is an in-house counsel job right for you? A guide for law grads
The decision to work as an in-house or private practice attorney is a difficult one to make, and making it does not make the path to that in-house job any easier. With that in mind, before making the decision, you need to do your homework. This article will help you explore the differences between in-house and private practice. If you decide in-house practice is for you, it will also help you understand how to prepare yourself and your resume for that job hunt.
Drawing interest: How law students can learn about transactions through a coloring book
We know what you’re thinking: “How on earth can a coloring book help me with one of the most complicated subjects in law school? Surely this is a joke.” It’s an understandable sentiment. As a law student you are continually inundated with supplements, online learning aids, and past students outlines
Compliance expert: Scandals underscore weaknesses of compliance programs
Although scandals involving Volkswagen and Wells Fargo have exposed the failures of regulatory compliance and compliance infrastructures, it is still hard to convince some corporate executives to invest in compliance programs, according to Ted Banks. Banks, an attorney concentrating on general corporate and antitrust matters, is also the president of Compliance
Service to School helping veterans enter top-tier law schools
The halls and classrooms of your favorite law schools are becoming a lot more green—and we are not just referencing more environmentally friendly schools. We’re talking about more military veterans gaining admittance to top tier universities through Service to School.
A crash course on FMLA and HR as an alternative career
So, what can you really do with your legal degree? The opportunities are vast and you might consider looking into an alternative career. An alternative career gives you the chance to use your cultivated skills in a myriad of fields like human resources. HR is the management of a company’s
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