Edinburgh Law School launches new LL.M in international and European media law
LLM GUIDE – Edinburgh Law School has announced that it will launch a new LL.M. module in International and European Media Law. The new module will be offered as part of Edinburgh’s distance learning LL.M. programs.
Read More about Edinburgh Law School launches new LL.M in international and European media lawSouth Pacific Lawyers’ Association discusses challenges in the region’s legal industry
LAWYERS WEEKLY – Law societies in our region vary greatly in size but all face similar challenges, according to the chairman of the South Pacific Lawyers’ Association (SPLA).
Read More about South Pacific Lawyers’ Association discusses challenges in the region’s legal industryLaw firm leader predicts “war for talent” in U.K. legal industry
CNBC – The legal profession faces a “war for talent” over the next year as law firms battle to hire the best staff in the U.K., according to the CEO of the first British legal company to list in London.
Read More about Law firm leader predicts “war for talent” in U.K. legal industryMichigan State Law partners with Japanese law school for dual-degree option
MSU TODAY – Michigan State University College of Law and Doshisha Law School in Kyoto, Japan, have entered into an agreement that will allow qualifying Japanese students to obtain U.S. and Japanese law degrees in a four-year period.
Read More about Michigan State Law partners with Japanese law school for dual-degree optionDebate grows in South Korea over bar examination candidate standards
THE KOREA HERALD – With some 15 months left until the official expiry of sasi, public debate has refused to subside over whether the abolishment will serve its original purpose, or rather create a different type of hierarchy.
Read More about Debate grows in South Korea over bar examination candidate standardsNew Zealand lawyer shares insight on the legal industry’s future
NZ LAWYER – In the lead up to the ALPMA summit, Dr George Beaton, executive chairman at Beaton Research + Consulting, has shared insight into the future of the legal profession – a sneak peak of what’s to come at the summit later this week.
Read More about New Zealand lawyer shares insight on the legal industry’s futureOpinion: The ‘Internet of Things’ will revolutionize legal industry in Australia
LAWYERS WEEKLY – If its power is harnessed meaningfully, the IoT could result in significant competitive advantages for those willing to take the plunge and invest in its technology. There’s certainly a lot of excitement around its future potential – where will it add value to the legal industry?
Read More about Opinion: The ‘Internet of Things’ will revolutionize legal industry in AustraliaNew campaign in Australia focuses on mental health issues in the legal profession
LAWYERS WEEKLY – A new campaign launched by R U OK? and 18 law firms hopes to decrease stigma and increase awareness around mental health issues in the legal profession.
Read More about New campaign in Australia focuses on mental health issues in the legal professionCanadian law firms report anxiety over hacking threats
LEGAL FEEDS – With a big focus on the Ashley Madison hack, law firms are showing increased anxiety around external threats to their computer systems, a new report has found.
Read More about Canadian law firms report anxiety over hacking threatsOpinion: Career services are key in Canadian law schools
CANADIAN LAWYER – “Most Canadian law schools offer top-drawer career planning support in the form of a career services officer.”
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