Navigating the Legal Landscape: A Comprehensive Analysis of Contemporary Legal Issues The legal landscape encompasses the ever-changing framework of laws, regulations, and legal principles that govern society. It encompasses various areas of law, including constitutional law, criminal law, environmental law, intellectual property law, and international law, among others. The legal landscape reflects the dynamic nature of society and the evolving needs and... (442 views)
Lee A Paige, CLA: Senior Legal Assistant at Morrison Foerster LLP in San Francisco, CA For many, becoming a paralegal is a second career. While other areas of the economy stagnate, the paralegal profession has been booming over the last few decades, attracting hordes of professionals looking for a second career. LawCrossing talks with star paralegal Lee A. Paige about the challenges of retraining yourself and the importance of getting an education—well... (633 views)
Begin a Bright Future: Tips for Moving to a City with a Rich History The common wisdom in China is that if you want to learn what happened 2,000 years ago, you visit Xi'an. If you want to learn what happened 1,000 years ago, you visit Beijing. If you want to find out what is happening today, you go to Shanghai. (155 views)
How to Become a Law Professor: Part 1 - Tips & Resources for Landing a Jobs in Academia In the first of a two-part series on becoming a law professor, LawCrossing investigates the traditional academic route to this career. Next week's installment will examine how those who do not fit the classic mold may still pursue a career in teaching law. (10051 views)
Enhance Paralegal Efficiency: Step-by-Step Guide to Streamline Business Filings with Corporate Research Tools In a complex and ever-changing corporate world, it is essential for paralegals to master corporate research tasks and tools. ''There are so many corporate research resources available,'' said Cheryl Tindle, in-house corporate paralegal at Skyworks, Inc. ''Paralegals must understand where to get these resources and how to apply them.'' (79 views)
Comparing Two Major Legal Research Tools: Making the Right Choice for Your Law Firm In the world of legal researching, Lexis-Nexis and Thomson West reign supreme. Both companies offer a wide range of services to lawyers, paralegals, and legal librarians. (752 views)
Master the Art of Legal Research: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners For those with little or no experience researching the law, Legal Research for Beginners by Sonja Larsen and John Bourdeau (Barron's) is a valuable tool. The book offers a clear description of legal research tools and a quick overview of research methods. (978 views)
Evan Wolfson, Executive Director of Freedom to Marry: Advocating for Marriage Equality and Civil Rights Whether you think it is a matter of civil rights or an attack on traditional family values, few issues have polarized the United States in recent years more than gay marriage. The men leading the charge on both sides of the fight are attorneys. In the second half of a two-part installment on gay marriage, LawCrossing spoke to Evan Wolfson, executive director of Freedom to... (122 views)
Jan M. Conlin: A Successful Partner at Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi Law Firm Through her involvement in some monumental intellectual property cases involving a few of the country's largest and most respected corporations, Jan Conlin has made quite the name for herself, despite never having envisioned the practice of intellectual property law as her ultimate career. (228 views)
Making a Smooth Intersection: NYU Law School's Journal of Legislation and Public Policy Usually we feature an interview with a law school's career counselor in this slot. This week, however, as a special feature, we're going to report on NYU School of Law Journal of Legislation and Public Policy, a relatively new but innovative and informative journal that we feel you should hear about. (32 views)
Improve Your Grades: Strategies for Winning the War Against Your Law School Exams The enemy is largely unknown. It lurks in the minds of your professors throughout the semester but is never fully revealed until it's too late. You find yourself trapped in a classroom with no way out (except if you leave an ID card with the proctors, you may visit the bathroom, one at a time, as long as you're quiet) and just a few hours to attack before it's all over.... (245 views)