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Viral video shows former Rikers Island inmate as she learns she passed bar exam on first try

ABA Journal

It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue. The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month.

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Taking Ownership Of Your In-House Legal Career

Above The Law

Many lawyers quickly realize that law school does not fully prepare them for the realities of in-house practice. You can shadow finance teams to understand budgeting constraints. Learning from those who have navigated similar challenges can provide practical knowledge that no law school class can teach. Laws change.

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Guest Post: How Santa Clara Law Graduates Students with a ‘Tech Edge’

LawSites

In this guest post, Laura Lee Norris , director of the program, and Mark Michels , lecturer in law, describe the program and how it prepares students for careers as tech lawyers in Silicon Valley. Tech Edge JD students begin their training before law school even starts. Mentor interaction is flexible and student-driven.

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How A Startup Evolves: As Casetext Marks 10th Year Anniversary, Here’s Its History Through 50 Blog Posts

LawSites

Casetext Prepares to Add ‘Communities’. 2015 Crowdsourced Research Site Casetext Raises $7M Series A Financing. Casetext’s Crowdsourced Citator Gains Traction, Passes 67,000 Entries. Study Says Casetext Beats LexisNexis for Research, But LexisNexis Calls Foul. Casetext Adds Citator, Other Features.

Bar Exam 105
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Essential Books for Lawyers at Every Stage of Their Career

LegalTalkNetwork

Drawing from her own law school experience and a sociological study, Young provides practical advice on maintaining mental balance, selecting courses and activities, managing your household and budget, building relationships with mentors and peers, and even recognizing when it might be time to leave law school.

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How Much Money Do Lawyers Really Make?

LegalTalkNetwork

Despite the potential for high earnings, new lawyers often start their careers at a financial disadvantage due to the expenses incurred during years of schooling and bar exam preparation, along with significant student loan debt.

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For Busy Law Firms, “Do It For You” Services Are a Smart Play

Rocket Matter

Join us as we unlock the secrets to efficiency, free up your time for the important stuff (like actually practicing law), and introduce you to a web service that's so tailored for law firms it practically passed the bar exam. So, grab your favorite legal pad, and let's dive in. Trust us, you'll want to take notes.