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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. Unlike law firm practice, where legal analysis is often the sole focus, in-house lawyers must integrate legal considerations into broader business objectives. Who is responsible for providing that legal education?

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

ABA Journal

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

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Essential Books for Lawyers at Every Stage of Their Career

LegalTalkNetwork

If you’re reading this blog, it’s likely because you’re either a legal professional with an empty bookshelf or you’re trying to come up with a gift idea for the lawyer in your life who’s impossible to buy for. Lawyer Nation This book explores the evolution of the American legal profession.

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

LawSites

Well before launching CoCounsel this year, it had already launched the powerful neural net search technology AllSearch and had pioneered products such as Compose , to help lawyers draft litigation briefs, and, in 2016 , CARA, the first product to use AI to analyze briefs, which spawned a generation of copycat products.

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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.

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How Much Money Do Lawyers Really Make?

LegalTalkNetwork

When people are asked to name a career that promises wealth and financial stability, “doctor” and “lawyer” are often at the top of the list. This figure is approximately $138,000 more than the average salary of a lawyer in Wyoming, which is currently the lowest-paying state for lawyers.

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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.