A recent ABA Journal article tells the cautionary tale of an Illinois lawyer who stands accused of blogging with a reckless disregard for the truth. The attorney is facing a proposed three-year suspension. The attorney in question “oversaw a blog …
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Maybe your parents stayed with one employer throughout their entire career. Or maybe your grandparents did. Chances are, this is not an option that’s available, or even appealing to you as you continue law school and move into your legal …
The ABA Business Law Section offers two outstanding initiatives specifically for law students looking to gain a rewarding experience and earn a monetary prize. 2015 Business Law Section Diversity Clerkship Program Up to nine law students from diverse backgrounds are …
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The Law Library of Congress has recently published a great blog article titled What Do I Wear to Court?: Courtroom Appearance and Decorum Standards. What I like about this piece is that not only does it cover suggestions of places …
Rude, obstreperous, overbearing, and generally over-the-top lawyers may make for entertaining television, movies, or YouTube videos, but in real life, incivility in the practice of law can have serious negative consequences. A recent article appearing in HLRe: Off the Record, …
