LawSites

MARCH 6, 2024

Hotshot , a learning platform for legal professionals, today released the first five courses in a planned series designed to teach lawyers and other legal professionals about artificial intelligence and its impact on law practice. Introduction to LLMs for Lawyers. Using AI: Transactional Lawyers. Using AI: Litigators.

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The Estrin Report

MARCH 2, 2023

by Blake Lively with Comments From Chere Estrin Blake Lively nailed this concept about the value of your team in her article, “Your Law Firm’s Employees Cost Too Much to Lose. If you are in law firm management, you simply MUST read this article Chere Estrin What does it cost to replace an attorney in your law firm?

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MyCase

APRIL 13, 2021

With markedly increased remote interaction during the pandemic, legal services consumers will expect similar connection to and engagement with law firms in 2021 and beyond. Two methods for communicating internally with intention are: Work Chat: Internal comms shouldn’t just be about the law firm spitting information one way.

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LegalTalkNetwork

JULY 2, 2021

Yet, they continue to be incredibly important for the marketing of law schools, law firms, etc. On Thinking Like a Lawyer , Joe Patrice, Kathryn Rubino, and Chris Williams review Above the Law’s law school rankings. A tech spring cleaning for your law firm & Duck, Duck Gray Duck, explained.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

If you’re looking for admission to a law school, you better start preparing early. Getting into a law school can be difficult; you need to possess several skills, such as – solving problems, critical thinking, research, communication, time management, public service, etc. .

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

We often hear lawyers say they went to law school to study law, not to learn how to run a firm. Streamline law firm workflows . According to more than 2,000 survey respondents who participated in MyCase’s 2021 Legal Industry Report , 61% of lawyers find capturing billable time a challenge. .

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Does your law firm work allocation model leave too many associates behind? Historically, work allocation in law firms has primarily been driven by partner s. In a National Association of Law Placement (NALP) Foundation survey, law firms cited dissatisfaction with work quality as the top reason for associate departures.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MAY 8, 2024

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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Above The Law

MAY 27, 2022

You Should Definitely Check Out This Law School Ranking List appeared first on Above the Law. Never have I been prouder to be a WashU bear. The post Learning & Summering While Black?

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 1, 2022

What can law firms do to solve the associate retention quandary and make their culture “stickier?” A few years ago, when I spoke with law firms about the importance of investing in the professional development and satisfaction of their associates, my comments were often met with eye rolls and jokes about work-life balance.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 18, 2023

Are you a paralegal Who’s wondering if you should go to law school? Should I take my paralegal career to the next level and go to law school? Do you want to know what a path from paralegal to lawyer can look like? All that is to say if you’re a paralegal, wondering if you should go to law school.

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LawSites

AUGUST 17, 2021

law firms have made little progress towards achieving greater diversity, with only minimal gains over the last seven years, according to a new analysis by Law360 Pulse. More strikingly, in the seven years since 2014, the percentage of minority attorneys in law firms rose just four points, from 14.1% of equity partners.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Law firms have never been particularly great at onboarding of staff, including associate attorneys. I suspect that most lawyers agree that effective staffing is essential; but, most attorneys are so deep into the substantive work they do that they don’t prioritize training.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Lawyers must be able to be strong advocates for themselves, as well as their clients. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? As I mentioned above, I started as a litigator in a law firm.

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LegalTalkNetwork

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Your new law practice can be just about anything you want it to be, but the freedom it promises could feel encumbered by the weight of innumerable questions. You know you want a healthy law firm where you can thrive and practice law your own way. How do you get a new business off the ground? How will you find clients?

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Law firms cite to a lot of things, like cases.? But, when it comes to modernizing business management tactics, law firms cite traditional barriers, like cost and effort.? Law firm culture is a static one, embracing of the status quo, at all costs.? Your goal is to try to identify trends, and act on them.?

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MyCase

JULY 6, 2021

For law firms that want to compete, delivering an intake program that respects the emphasis consumers place on convenience is essential. In this final entry of a three-part blog post series, we’ll review how data analysis can positively affect your law firm intake system.

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Above The Law

JUNE 26, 2024

* Law firms are leading the charge in office leasing, but the usage of all that new space is evolving in a post-pandemic world. Bloomberg Law News ] * Sorry Charlie: StarKist settles price-fixing claims for a billion. Bloomberg Law News ] * Sorry Charlie: StarKist settles price-fixing claims for a billion.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

It does little good to be a Top Lawyer if nobody knows about it. Whether it happens by accident or design, Top Lawyers are known. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law?

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Let's face it: you didn't go to law school to become a web developer. So, what's a busy law firm to do? On your quest for the right payment processor, look for features that streamline and support the way law firms operate. That's where fully managed web services for law firms come into play.

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The Estrin Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche or practice area? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. Principal The Saunders Firm Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, 2009 LinkedIn.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Where do you start when you need a law firm logo? Unless you were a graphic designer before going to law school or you’ve recently developed this skill, it’s best to outsource when your firm needs a logo. jpg,png,eps) is a file type that your web designer can use to put your new law firm logo on your website.

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InHouseBlog

JANUARY 18, 2023

It isn’t easy to be a good in-house lawyer, and many factors make it quite difficult. A good in-house lawyer needs skills and tools that aren’t taught at law school, aren’t part of law firm training, and in many cases must be learned independently while in-house.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 3, 2022

What does it take to become a successful lawyer? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices, and we’re highlighting their top five tips here. This week, the spotlight is on immigration and divorce lawyer — and social media star — Marina Shepelsky.

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Above The Law

MAY 27, 2021

Too Many People Want To Be Lawyers RN: BC and Penn (so far) are feeling the pinch. The Anti-Vax Law Firm: Out there giving lawyers a bad name. What Does Back To The Office Even Mean? Different approaches at Simpson , WSGR , Kramer Levin , and Perkins Coie. Judge Has A Cringeworthy World View: Seriously?

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

AUGUST 27, 2023

Law firm branding is pretty darn similar, when it comes right down to it. Lawyer bios are similar , as well : went to awesome law school, won big awards, had great achievements – without a word to say about how the attorney actually helps clients. Yes, punk rock bands ?. This is how you stand out.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

If you’re in the United Kingdom, and looking to get in the field of law, then look no further! Studying law in the UK is not only a great choice, but it’s also the best place to attend law schools, as many British schools and universities cater to those looking to score a job in law. Cambridge University.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 20, 2022

When it comes to personal branding for lawyers, ? For many years, law schools have failed to teach practice management and business development skills ?— tools essential for success as a lawyer. This leap forward means lawyers come out of school better prepared than their predecessors. Especially error.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 15, 2021

A common career path is to graduate from law school, spend a few years practicing at a firm, and then take a job as an in-house counsel. But in 2021 — an exceptional year for the legal industry in many respects — a novel trend is emerging.

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LegalTalkNetwork

JUNE 4, 2024

Lawyers, in particular, have played a critical role in solidifying and protecting rights, like in the landmark Bostock v. Gavin Alexander Gavin Alexander is a founding member of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s standing committee on lawyer well-being and serves as the director of wellness at Jackson Lewis P.C.,

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

We recently caught up with guest blogger, April Brown, to discover how Covid-19 will transform law firms. Law firms aren’t an exception from this as many had to work around the restrictions and social distancing to keep running. Booms In Certain Areas Of Law. Uber Eats, Amazon, etc.),

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MyCase

APRIL 13, 2021

With markedly increased remote interaction during the pandemic, legal services consumers will expect similar connection to and engagement with law firms in 2021 and beyond. Two methods for communicating internally with intention are: Work Chat: Internal comms shouldn’t just be about the law firm spitting information one way.

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InHouseBlog

APRIL 27, 2022

Wellness tips for lawyers are in great demand for a profession that has struggled with the health and wellbeing of its members. Fortunately, the ABA Journal has gathered some experts and put together a fantastic set of tips that are worth a look by all lawyers – corporate counsel and law firm lawyers alike.

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MyCase

APRIL 22, 2021

For law firms that want to compete, delivering an intake program that respects the emphasis consumers place on convenience is essential. When the pandemic began, it was, for lawyers, a referendum on virtual practice. Convenience is the driving factor for consumer decision-making in the modern economy.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Law practice management consulting is, essentially, business management consulting for law firms. Why Does Your Law Firm Need Business Management Consulting? There are at least a couple of major reasons that it’s helpful for lawyers to access business management consulting. What Can You Do About It?

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LawTechnologyToday

JANUARY 14, 2021

As a new generation of lawyers is about to enter the workforce, they bring new ideas, perspectives and ways of working that are bound to influence how law will be practiced in the future. Gen Z practitioners will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the profession. Perspectives on career: A job is more than just a salary.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JANUARY 20, 2024

Maybe it stems from law school outline-making. But, while note-taking is something that lawyers feel compelled to do, it’s not often easy. Maybe you just never want to hold a pen again, and are laser-focused on using automation tools to improve your law practice. It’s kind of a thing.

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