Attorneys from large law firms discuss the importance of mentorships
BLOOMBERG LAW — Graduating from law school, passing the bar exam, and joining a firm are key milestones for new attorneys. But mastering elements not taught in law school such as developing business and navigating firm culture can be daunting. That’s where mentors can make a difference. To find out what makes mentorships work, we…
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ENTREPRENEUR — Covid-19 forced businesses and social interactions to rely on technology because of social distancing rules exacerbated by fear. The legal industry, being no exception, was forced to embrace technology, shedding unnecessary ritual and processes. The result became a more efficient industry, where client interests trump anachronistic conventions.
Read More about How the pandemic has modernized the legal professionLaw firm Sheppard Mullin launches diversity fellowship
SHEPPARD MULIN — Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce the establishment of the Guy N. Halgren Diversity Fellowship for law school students. The fellowship is named in honor of Guy N. Halgren, chairman emeritus, who served as Sheppard Mullin’s chairman for 20 years, from 2001 to 2021, for his longstanding commitment…
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ABA JOURNAL — Stress is one of the defining characteristics of becoming and being a lawyer. Applying to law school, figuring out how to pay tuition, taking finals and studying for the bar exam are difficult enough. Things don’t get any easier once you become an actual practicing attorney. No matter what type of law you…
Read More about Wellness tips for members of the legal profession coping with job pressureGoodwin law firm launches diversity fellowship program for second-year law students
GOODWIN LAW –Goodwin’s 2L Diversity Fellowship Program for the 2023 Summer Associate class is open for applications. The Diversity Fellowships provide second-year law students from historically excluded groups with the opportunity to earn a position in Goodwin’s 2023 Summer Associate program, in addition to receiving an award of $30,000. Finalists for the 2L Fellowship will be…
Read More about Goodwin law firm launches diversity fellowship program for second-year law studentsUC Irvine Law librarian Matthew Flyntz gives advice for legal employers hiring law students for research projects
ABA JOURNAL — As a law school reference librarian, I field a lot of questions from law students working at internships, externships and summer jobs. Over the years, I’ve seen some recurring issues with the research assignments given to law students, and I thought it might be helpful to discuss some of them here.
Read More about UC Irvine Law librarian Matthew Flyntz gives advice for legal employers hiring law students for research projectsLaw firms see historic increase in lateral hiring
ABA JOURNAL –Lateral hiring at law firms was up nearly 111% in 2021 following a 30% decline in 2020, according to the National Association for Law Placement. The 110.9% increase was the largest year-over-year increase since the NALP began tracking that kind of data 23 years ago, according to a March 30 press release summarizing results…
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REUTERS –A group of international law firms and academics is working to get Ukrainian law students out of the country and into legal internships across Europe, organizers of the effort said as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine passed the one-month mark. So far organizers say 32 Ukrainian law students in Stockholm, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Berlin, Vienna and Warsaw…
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NORTHWESTERN LAW PROFESSORS EXPLAIN — Women make up 38% of lawyers in the United States, and even though 51% of current law students are women, only 22% of law firm partners are women. Professor Tonja Jacobi takes a closer look at women in law, and you might be surprised, even female Supreme Court Justices contend with…
Read More about Video: Northwestern Law professor Tonja Jacobi discusses inequality and women in the legal professionHow law firms manage legal technology during the pandemic
REUTERS — While the impact of the pandemic on how law firms and their attorneys work has been extensively covered for the past two years, relatively little attention has been paid to managing and interacting with legal technology professionals who support these lawyers, despite the unique aspects and characteristics of those working in the technical field. However…
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