legal profession

  • Scholarships, Fellowships, & Pipeline Programs for Black Law School Students (2024)

    The article highlights the financial challenges Black law school students face, with statistics showing they incur significantly higher debt than white counterparts. The article aims to alleviate this burden by compiling scholarships, fellowships, and pipeline programs for Black students. These initiatives aim to address the disparities in higher education affordability for Black law students. ***…

  • Mastering Your Law School Admissions Interview: Six Best Practices

    This article by Cynthia Rivera shares six best practices that can help an applicant ace their law school admissions interview and leave a lasting impression. *** 1. Research Your Law School: Before your interview, dedicate time to thoroughly research the law school you’re applying to. Familiarize yourself with their programs, faculty, clinics, and any recent…

  • Three ways to get lawyers to fall in love with marketing technology

    The article, by Christina R. Fritsch, delves into the complex relationship between lawyers and marketing technology adoption within law firms. Amidst a hyper-competitive legal landscape, where firms demand skill adaptation and technological integration, unwillingness to embrace marketing technology persists among legal professionals. The article outlines practical steps to enhance adoption and utilization of marketing technology,…

  • What Technology Do Law Offices Use?

    Over the past few decades, law offices have integrated a diverse range of technologies, from advanced voice-over-IP phone systems to sophisticated legal case management software. This shift has significantly influenced law firm budgets, with a notable 90% of firms planning to either maintain or boost their technology spending in the coming year. For those exploring…

  • Early Adopters of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge in the Marketplace

    In the fast-evolving landscape of legal practice, early adopters of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools are seizing a competitive edge, revolutionizing traditional workflows and enhancing client outcomes. The emergence of Gen AI tools tailored for the legal profession has sparked a critical discussion about lawyers’ duty of technology competence and ethical considerations. With the…

  • Being a Lawyer Is Stressful So Here Are 7 Tips to Manage ‘Lawyer Stress’

    Lawyers are high achievers by necessity. To succeed in the competitive, pressure-filled legal industry, successful attorneys have exceptional work ethic and perseverance. But that heightened capacity, unfortunately, also applies to increasing levels of lawyer stress. While any career in legal inevitably comes with some level of stress, an abundance of stress can negatively impact your…

  • How to Become a Lawyer: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Entering the legal profession is no small task, so the choice to become a lawyer should not be made lightly, experts say. Getting a license to practice law in the U.S. generally requires years of strenuous effort and often involves acquiring significant student loan debt to cover the cost of law school. But a legal…

  • Study Shows Mixed Results For Law Students Using AI on Final Exams

    A recent study conducted at the University of Minnesota has shed light on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on law students’ performance in final exams, revealing both positive and negative outcomes. The research, led by Minnesota law professor Daniel Schwarcz and University of Southern California law professor Jonathan Choi, focused on 48 students enrolled…