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What To Do If You Fail the Bar Exam

The bar examination is a rigorous assessment designed to determine whether a law school graduate is adequately prepared and competent to practice law within a specific jurisdiction. It is widely recognized for...

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Essential Books for Lawyers at Every Stage of Their Career

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...

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How to Become an Immigration Lawyer

In January 1972, immigration attorney Leon Wildes received a call from an old law school friend asking for his help with a deportation case involving a musician and his wife. Although Wildes...

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What Lawyers Can Learn from the Disastrous Salem Witch Trials

Lawyers and “witches” and courtrooms, oh my!  Unless you grew up in Massachusetts or have a particular interest in colonial America, your knowledge of the Salem Witch Trials may be exclusively dependent...

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Creating a Great Sponsorship Ad in a Legal Podcast

Sponsoring podcasts can be a wonderful complement to your other demand generation activities because podcasts reach niche audiences makes your buy more efficient. The trick is creating messaging that gets potential customers...

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Alcohol Abuse Among Lawyers

The demanding work hours and challenging court cases that lawyers deal with can make them particularly vulnerable to substance use, both legal and illegal. As a result, there’s an increasing number of...

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Get to Know Camille Vasquez, The Brilliant Young Attorney Who Shined in the Depp v. Heard Trial

In 2022, the world was captivated by Johnny Depp’s defamation case. One of the individuals who stood out during this trial was Camille Vasquez, a trial lawyer who recently joined Sheppard, Mullin,...

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Optimizing Your Law Firm with Data-Driven Strategies

Many lawyers today are not adequately prepared to tackle the challenges they face when it comes to law firm optimization, especially with the limited focus that law schools place on the business...

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The Most Interesting Supreme Court Rulings of 2024

The most recent Supreme Court term was marked by a sustained challenge to the authority of administrative agencies, significant victories for former President Donald J. Trump, and conflicting signals on issues related...

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Emerging Trends in Legal Tech

The legal industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, rendering previously efficient traditional operational practices a disadvantage. With rapid technological advancements, it is crucial to prioritize innovation and technology trends in...

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Unlikely Careers for Lawyers

Most individuals attend law school with the intention of pursuing a career in Big Law or a traditional legal role, not exploring alternative career paths or unlikely legal positions. However, whether you...

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J. Craig Williams on New Podcast ‘In Dispute: 10 Trials That Changed History’ and Its Literary Origin

Even though the 2024 summer movie season kicked off with a disappointing debut, podcast listening is expected to be at an all time high. Avid listeners will be excited to know that...

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Best Books for Lawyers

While law school teaches students the intricacies of the law and how to pass the bar exam, it often fails to provide practical knowledge. Important skills such as client relationship building, workload...

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5 Inspiring Legal Professionals Making Positive Change for Lawyers in the LGBTQ Community

Although the calendar celebration for Pride Month may only last four weeks, there is no expiration date for celebrating and honoring all of the brave trailblazers who have fought tirelessly to achieve...

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