My whole life has been a huge thinking game about what I want to do in life and now it's here. What do I want as my major? Despite going back and forth, I finally chose what major I want to pursue, and that major is economics. I mainly chose this major because it will prepare me the most for law school which I plan to do after receiving my undergraduate degree from West Virginia University. I am currently on track with my major, and over the next four years, I plan to take all necessary classes…
A personal bankruptcy lawyer will explain to you various bankruptcy laws. He/she will also guide you regarding which chapter you would need to file. Your personal bankruptcy lawyer will familiarize you with the Title 11 of the United States Code which regulates what chapter you can file, which bills you can include, and all other bankruptcy details. The following tips will help you find the best personal bankruptcy lawyer. • Do not just ask any friend for referrals. Those with bankruptcy…
Law School and LSAT exam. A minor in Criminology will give me an understanding of different criminal processes that occur in law and also a possible route after receiving a law degree. While attending undergrad I also plan to do internships at law firms in my junior and senior year to give me experience in the field. I am participating in 4 years of ROTC while in school because, for one they’ll pay for part of my tuition and I also want to join the military. This path will also give me a title…
Michigan-Ann Arbor has a rating of 90.3% and 5.6% respectively. However, when it comes to the rate of graduates in large firms, Harvard, with a rate of 56.7%, significantly outplaces Georgetown and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with rates of 44.9% and 43.3% respectively. Even Georgetown who is ranked lower than University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, it places graduates in large firms at a higher rate. When it comes to federal clerkships, Harvard, with a rate of 14.5%, again outplaces both…
your hourly rate? · How will you keep me informed of my case's progress? · How often do you go to trial in similar cases? · Have you ever been disciplined, suspended, or disbarred by any ethics committee or state bar association? · Does your law firm carry insurance? · Will you follow my wishes as to how I want the case to proceed? · How confident are you in my case? Do you think I have a good case? After writing down your questions, gather all the documentation and papers related to your…
You will have to collect and organize client information by preparing a bankruptcy petition and adversary pleads. Also, you will have to work with a creditor and provide them with the document that they may need. A paralegal for a litigation firm works in many areas of the law; corporate, bankruptcy, personal injury or intellectual property. They will have to help the attorney with lots of research, drafting pleadings, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses and preparing exhibits for trials…
5 Tips for Landing Your First Paralegal Job Paralegal careers offer a range of specific positions like working for a law firm, government office or nonprofit organization. You can concentrate on criminal or corporate law or other legal specialties such as personal injury, tax or family law. The training and education required vary by legal specialty, practice type, region of the country and other variables. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, median pay for paralegals averaged $48,350…
considered and perceived as male dominated but the law field is one that is changing. Women are enrolled in half of law school classes and work alongside men in equal numbers, but leave firms twice as likely due to balancing life related issues. The other thing is that the majority of women law firm associates find their firms’ culture and job satisfaction much lower on the scale than their male counterparts. This relates back to why women tend not to go for leadership positions, they simple…
Donald Whitacre, "the Client" and Burkhardt and Larson, a partnership of professional corporations, Attorneys at Law, "the Attorney" agree as follows: 1. PURPOSE OF REPRESENTATION. The Client employs the Attorney to represent the Client with respect to the following: Review and consult regarding a partnership agreement. This Agreement will not take effect, and Attorney will have no obligation to provide legal services until Client returns a signed copy of this Agreement and pays the advance…
American Bar Association report, there are 34% of women in law firms. For minority women it seems as private practice is a better alternative. They are less likely to face discrimination and more likely to achieve their desired standing. Women in large law firms only account for 4% of the total number of attorneys . There is still a lot of bias towards minority females making it difficult for them to succeed and achieve a job at a large law firms. If they do, there is another layer of worries…