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9 Things you need to know before choosing a law school

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In this Simply Law article, our partner’s Lawyer Monthly discusses the 9 things you need to know before choosing a law school. The prospect of going to law school is not only one that requires a lot of hard work and money but also some thorough research. Do you really need a law degree? Business Law.

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What I Learned in Paralegal School vs On The Job

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This article will explore the relationship between the theoretical knowledge gained in school and the practiced skills honed as a paralegal on the job through interactions with fellow paralegals, attorneys, and online resources. How School Helped Me Build a Strong Foundation 1. This is what you’ve been looking for!

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Can the ‘War’ on Gun Violence Learn From the Mistakes of the War on Drugs?

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For decades, attorneys, activists, academics, and even judges have openly critiqued the War on Drugs and its associated harsh enforcement policies such as mandatory minimum sentencing. Benjamin Levin is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Law School. The full paper can be accessed here. .

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Most U.S. Prosecutors ‘Routinely’ Support Harsh Punishments: Study

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District attorneys around the country are deeply involved in lobbying for tough criminal justice legislation, but the minority of prosecutors who push for reform measures exert a powerful influence on state legislators, according to researchers at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Law School. and do not make?the

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the Justice System

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The link between Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and criminal behavior is rarely acknowledged as a mitigating factor in U.S. jurisprudence , says a New York Law School Legal Studies Research Paper. . But FAS is rarely taken into consideration by courts during sentencing decisions, write New York Law School professors Michael L.

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How to Become a Successful Lawyer After School

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Completing law school is just the start of your journey. You need to make sure that you know what it takes to be a reasonable attorney. It takes training to learn how to be the best. The most common areas include family law, personal injury and even criminal law. Develop Research Skills.

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Can Prosecutors Be Trusted to Correct Wrongful Convictions?

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Many of them collaborate closely with defense attorneys on case reinvestigation and resolution, exonerating defendants who otherwise had few remaining options. My recent research relies on interviews with prosecutors and defense attorneys from 36 different jurisdictions. Holding Bad Actors Accountable.

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