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Knowing When You Need a New Lawyer

Knowing When You Need a New Lawyer

A lawyer is a critical element to any court or legal proceeding. As such, it is essential to find the right lawyer to fit one's particular needs. It is possible to switch lawyers when needed. Generally, when a person chooses a lawyer, they rely on word of mouth or...

Mindfulness and Practicing Law

Mindfulness and Practicing Law

According to a 2016 study run by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and the American Bar Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs, up to twenty-one percent of legal professionals faced significant mental health concerns. To put it another way, a large proportion of the...

The Difference Between Arbitration and Mediation

The Difference Between Arbitration and Mediation

Terms such as arbitration and mediation are frequently thrown around on social media and in pop culture. Yet, many people can not distinguish between the two different processes. It is beneficial to understand these differences - ideally before one finds a need for...

Why You Should Never Represent Yourself in Court

Why You Should Never Represent Yourself in Court

No matter how tempting it may feel at the time, representing oneself in court is a horrible idea. The negatives will quickly outweigh any potential positives, despite what popular media may lead people to believe. While one always retains the right to represent...

A Guide to the Different Types of Law

A Guide to the Different Types of Law

Most people have a very narrow definition of what a lawyer does, but the truth of the matter is that there are plenty of different types of law for people to go into. There are so many options that some might have trouble deciding which one to go with. Here are the...

Lessons You Won’t Learn in Law School

Lessons You Won’t Learn in Law School

As important as education is in preparing you for your career, there are certain elements that a classroom environment is not able to prepare you for. Especially in law school, you need valuable time of practicing law in the field to be able to learn certain lessons. If you’re wishing to get a headstart on these lessons before graduating from law school, read below for some valuable tips.