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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. But not money — more about that below.).

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The Critical Role of Lawyers and Bar Associations in Achieving Net Zero

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

Lawyers, bar associations, and law societies have an important but not fully recognized role to play in achieving the net zero goal in the Paris Agreement. Climate Change as an Increasingly Common Feature of Law Practice Climate change is no longer an issue of concern only to environmental and energy lawyers.

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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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What it’s like to be a law student turned legal secretary

SimplyLawJobs

We recently caught up with Myfanwy Sequeira, a law graduate who now works at Brockbanks as a legal secretary. Myfanwy kindly shared the path she took as a student, her 3 key pieces of advice for aspiring legal professionals and an insight into life as a student and secretary. What path have you taken to study law?

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5 Common Legal Claims for Small Business Disputes That Require a Lawyer

LegalReader

Having a lawyer at the ready assures you to run your business without worries. Remember, prevention is better than cure.