Education & Careers
Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase “vicarious trauma?” Chances are, it isn’t “practicing law,” or “lawyers,” … Read More
Education & Careers
Practice of Law
NC Bar Issues Ethics Opinion on Referral Lists
A lawyer may be included in a list of recommended lawyers maintained by an allied professional like a doctor or accountant, provided the professional does not disseminate the lawyer’s … Read More
Education & Careers
Law Students Say Yes to Remote Learning
It appears distance learning in law school is here to stay. A new study finds that almost 70 percent of third-year law students want more remote course choices than their schools even offer… Read More
Education & Careers
Entrepreneurs Sacrifice Personal Goals for Company Growth
One in three entrepreneurs is willing to put aside personal pride for the sake of company growth - but they aren’t willing to risk their reputation in the process. That’s accordin… Read More
Education & Careers
Law Firms Losing Associates at Record Pace
Here’s a shocking statistic: for every 20 associates hired by law firms from 2012 through 2018, 15 associates left. More than half of the associate departures were “unwanted&rdq… Read More
Education & Careers
Summer Reading List for Entrepreneurs
If you consider yourself an entrepreneur – or if you represent startups and entrepreneurial ventures – you’ve come to the right place. This post will recommend a beach-bag… Read More
Education & Careers
LSAT May Be Soon Be a Relic
Imagine a world where there is no such thing as the Law School Admission Test, and you can commence your law school studies when you’re still in undergraduate school. That world… Read More
Education & Careers
Bar Exam is Resuming In-Person Testing
After two years of disruption and complications, bar examiners across the country are abandoning remote testing and returning to in-person exams. But in addition to the normal application d… Read More
Education & Careers
Here’s How to Land a Promotion
If you’re angling for a promotion at your law firm, start by asking for one. Too many lawyers make the mistake of assuming their value to the firm is recognized and appreciated, and t… Read More
Education & Careers
Application Deadlines for the July 2022 NC Bar
Although the first application deadline for the NC bar exam in July has already passed, it’s not too late to apply for the summer test. Non-licensed applicants have until March 1, 202… Read More
