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What Will The New Bar Exam Look Like? Say Hello To The NextGen Bar Exam Blueprint

Above The Law

Future lawyers of America, a “blueprint” for the NextGen bar exam has finally been released by the NCBE, and it looks like the test we all love to hate is getting a major makeover. Nearly 40 states have already signed on to use the NextGen exam, so what should law school graduates in those states be expecting?

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So You Want to Be an Adjunct Law Professor? 6 Lessons from My Experience

Attorney at Work

A surprisingly large number of lawyers, judged from my anecdotal experience, are interested in teaching a law school class. I just wrapped up my whirlwind of a first semester as an adjunct law professor teaching Contract Drafting at the University of Richmond School of Law. Lesson 5: Students Love the War Stories.

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How to Improve Legal Writing Skills: Strategies, Examples & Best Practices

Legal Writing Launch

Legal writing is a cornerstone skill for any successful attorney. Whether you are drafting an ironclad contract or a persuasive brief, mastering legal writing can set you apart in your practice. This article explores how to improve legal writing skill s by examining top techniques, examples, and best practices.

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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

Paralegal Bootcamp

With this being the case, we focus on a variety of paralegal, legal assistant, and administrative assistant legal positions in our home country. Law Clerk – This term is commonly used in Ontario and denotes someone who does a mix of administrative and substantive tasks, but is usually less substantive than that of a paralegal.

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Paralegal Schools Forget to Mention These Things

Paralegal Bootcamp

Some of the stress and long hours will depend on the lawyer you work with, the organization you work for, and the practice area you work in. If you are new (or fairly new) to litigation, this free guide will help you get a handle on your cases and be able to anticipate what the attorney needs before they ask for it.

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Music Mondays: Guitar Riff Gets Benny Blanco Into Legal Trouble

The Hollywood Lawyer

The post Music Mondays: Guitar Riff Gets Benny Blanco Into Legal Trouble appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The suit claims the defendants are guilty of copyright infringement over a distinctive guitar riff used in the introductions of both songs, “Loveless,” […].

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Music Mondays – Dr. Dre & Wife In Legal Battle Over Rights To His Stage Name

The Hollywood Lawyer

Nicole Young has claimed that she has a legal and financial right to her former husband’s stage name and classic album, The Chronic since Dre never trademarked his stage name until after the two married. As such, the information so provided should never be construed as legal advice. and one lawsuit are not enough.