Mastering Legal Research and Writing: A Practical Approach Legal research and writing are fundamental skills for anyone in the legal profession. Whether you're a law student, a practicing attorney, or a legal researcher, mastering these skills is crucial for success. Legal research involves finding and analyzing relevant legal information to support legal arguments, make informed decisions, and provide accurate advice to clients.... (177 views)
Unlocking Efficiency and Innovation: Exploring Cutting-edge Legal Tech Solutions Efficiency and innovation are crucial factors in the legal industry to adapt to clients' evolving needs, improve the delivery of legal services, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape. Law firms and legal professionals are under constant pressure to handle complex cases, manage large volumes of legal documents, meet tight deadlines, and provide high-quality... (48 views)
The Future of Legal Research: Leveraging Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing Legal research plays a vital role in the legal profession as it forms the foundation for informed decision-making, case preparation, and the development of persuasive legal arguments. Lawyers rely on comprehensive and accurate research to analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and legal precedents. Traditionally, legal research has been a time-consuming and... (65 views)
Exploring the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practices Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly advancing field of computer science that focuses on developing intelligent machines capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. AI systems are designed to analyze complex data, recognize patterns, and make decisions or predictions based on available information. They achieve this through various... (37 views)
Exploring the Path to Becoming a Law Professor Embarking on the path to becoming a law professor is a significant decision that holds immense value for individuals passionate about the field of legal academia. As a law professor, you have the opportunity to shape the next generation of legal minds, contribute to scholarly research, and profoundly impact the development of law and society as a whole. Exploring this path... (12 views)
Legal Technology: The Future of the Law The legal industry is one of the world's most traditional and slow-to-change industries. But that is beginning to change. Legal technology, or "legal tech," is a rapidly growing field that uses technology to improve how lawyers practice law. (8 views)
From Graduate to Practitioner: Crucial Steps After Law School As a law school graduate, transitioning from being a student to becoming a practicing attorney is a significant step in your professional journey. To make this transition smooth and successful, careful planning and execution are crucial. This section will delve into the crucial steps you need to take to navigate this transition effectively and establish yourself as a... (37 views)
Start Your Legal Career in Silicon Valley: Santa Clara Law Students Work & Innovate at the Law Center The Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center at the Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara, CA, is a vibrant mix of legal services for local people and educational programs for law students. (43 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)
Unlock Your Path to Law and Science: What You Need & What You Don't Need to Pursue a Career in Arizona State Law Despite what conventional wisdom says, students interested in intellectual property law or other science and technology-based legal fields, do not need advanced degrees in the sciences to get in to law school or to succeed there. (15 views)
ASU Center Bridging the Gap Between Science and Law - A Comprehensive Look The Center for Study of Law, Science, and Technology at The College of Law at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ, takes law and brings it together with health care, biotechnology, intellectual property, environmental science, and several other disciplines in certificate programs, courses, and conferences. The center, in its 20th year, covers so much ground that... (19 views)
Legal Writing Skills: The Key to Getting Recruited in Top Law Firms Michael Charlson understands the challenge of finding a law firm that's a good fit. He recalls his own job search as a 1985 graduate of Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley. (82 views)
How to Transition Your Legal Career From Administrative to Artistic: A Guide by Elena M. Paul Growing up in a family that valued the arts, Elena M. Paul envisioned herself working in some capacity within the world of arts and entertainment. Today she is executive director of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA), an organization in New York City that provides free legal services to low-income artists and nonprofit arts groups. (372 views)
Strategies for Law Students Reentering School: Helpful Tips for a Smooth Transition Darin Richter, 33, is not your typical law student. When the former U.S. Army Captain and Blackhawk helicopter pilot is not working fulltime as a program manager for CAE, a flight simulator company in Tampa, FL, he is hitting the books as a part-time student at Stetson University College of Law. Mr. Richter is part of a growing number of reentry/nontraditional students in... (2278 views)
Litigators Rely on Georgetown Law Program to Ace Their Supreme Court Cases A good lawyer never stops learning. (129 views)
Cornell Law Student Gaining Real-World International Law Experience As many students of foreign languages know, it is one thing to order dinner speaking in your second language. It is another thing to study law in it. (129 views)
Law School Dean & Author Therese Teri Cannon Stays Close to Her Paralegal Roots Not every law school graduate wants to practice law. Teri Cannon always wanted to educate. LawCrossing speaks with the law school dean, author, and former paralegal about her career. (573 views)
Become a NALA Member: Get to Know Deb Monke, President of CLAS & Member Benefits Do you have CLA (Certified Legal Assistant) after your name? How about a touch of CLAS? LawCrossing speaks with Deb Monke, the President of the National Association of Legal Assistants about how with online classes it is easier than ever to get certification. (101 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)
E. Duane Smith: A Profile of the President of the National Court Reporters Association Ever considered becoming a court reporter? LawCrossing speaks with the president of the National Court Reporters' Association about the varied careers in stenography. (1206 views)
Legal Research for Non-Lawyers: How to Find and Understand the Law, 12th Edition Navigating through the United States legal system and translating legalese into layman's terms can be a daunting task. Fortunately, attorneys Stephen Elias and Susan Levinkind have a knack for explaining it all, and their book is especially useful whether you are trying to understand the offline world of the law library or the myriad legal resources available online. (494 views)
5 Benefits of Joining Law Review - Part II: Networking Possibilities and More In Part I of this article, three practicing attorneys discussed the many unique advantages and opportunities they've enjoyed as results of successfully serving on law journals during law school. Click here to read Part I. (3377 views)
Become a Practicing Attorney: 5 Advantages of Joining Law Review (Part 1) At one time or another, every law student wonders whether writing for a major student publication or law review will open unique career opportunities in the future. Many students also question whether the time devoted to law review tasks might negatively affect their studies. LawCrossing sought out three practicing attorneys' opinions on whether to pursue this honorable... (1754 views)
Law School Success: A Guide to Navigating Your 3L Year from an Insider Make the most of your third (and final) year of law school: Get some rest before entering the world of work. (1703 views)
Launch Your Career with a Degree in Business Law and Science: Emory Student Success Story The TI:GER program had not even formally begun when Jon Ziglar, now a third-year student, decided to come to Emory University School of Law - but Ziglar heard about it on a visit to the campus. ''The TI:GER program was the reason I decided to go to Emory,'' he says, it ''made the decision for me.'' (24 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. (761 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)
How to Become a Lawyer: The Step-by-Step Process to Joining the Bar Page 3 Which state should I choose? For dyed-in-the-wool Texans whose roots run deeper than the family oil well, this one's a no-brainer. If, on the other hand, you grew up in Connecticut, attended school in both Pennsylvania and Virginia, are moving to D.C. after law school, but hope you'll end up in New York City someday, your decision might not be so cut-and-dried. (34000 views)
How O'Hagan Smith Amundsen Leveraged Chuck Linebaugh As Director Of Information Systems In Chicago In the digital age, law firms are generally not viewed as cutting edge. ''IT Guy'' Chuck Linebaugh tells LawCrossing why the legal field is coming out of the digital dark ages and why his law firm is ahead of the game when it comes to technology. (533 views)
How Louise McGuire Went From Being a Paralegal to Managing Vollmer & Rulong & Keating From a waitress to a paralegal in eight years, Louise McGuire is now looking to go even further — her love of the law has inspired her to go to law school. One of many who seek to join their bosses after starting out as a paralegal, McGuire explains why she thinks working at a small firm is advantageous to her future. (55 views)