Institutional barriers have been identified when it comes to addressing climate change across a large range of South African studies. Studies have shown that there is a lack of capacity in the amount of people and their expertise in the area, as well as there being high staff turnover rates within government departments, the stance that climate change is an environmental issue instead of a developmental issue, poor communication and coordination between various levels of government departments…
Just east of the Brazos River, lies the land now known as Sugar Land. It was originally owned by the Mexican government and was acquired by Stephen F. Austin after Texas won its independence from Mexico. As a reward, Austin gave the land to Samuel M. Williams in 1828 for his dedicated service (Anhaiser). The land was rich with tall sugar cane, which explains the name. Williams brother, Nathanial, purchased the land from him in 1838 and at some point, built the Oakland Plantation. There he began…
parents can become challenging at times. It can be difficult to meet the demands from the parents as well as the administrators. She stated that she would like to incorporate more counseling into her role. However, I realized that there will be a district for me where I can incorporate counseling into my role because this is a role I would like to follow in the near future. When I asked the LSSP how she decided to become an LSSP, it seemed she was very unaware of the career. In my case, it…
Jonathan Singer and Alan Barsky (2012) did a wonderful job in explain the defenses between being a forensic social work ,a social work attending in court. This is something that I had not thought about , he explained that as social workers we have obligation to the legal system. We should look professional and have court ready notes. We also must now that we have limitations with our clients. A client must give authority to reals records that is all of the records. It is the clients right to…
Andrea Marshall served as the Head Attorney for Monmouth County in New Jersey. She handled all civil and legal work for the county in a professional manner. Marshall was in charge of thirty-five attorneys that helped to represent Monmouth County in different facets of law. A few months ago, she was sworn in to be a Superior Court Judge in Monmouth County. But for the sake of the interview, she answered my questions in regards to her leadership as the Head Attorney for Monmouth County. She has…
nonimmigrants and undocumented individuals. Despite the large number of foreigners moving to the country, the process is not easy and it can quickly become overwhelming for someone without the legal experience. That’s why hiring the right immigration attorney is essential to a successful case, while making your immigration process a lot less complicated. Finding an experienced Immigration Lawyer that meets your needs is key to improving your chances for success. Unscrupulous people have have…
Not all attorneys are created equal. If you or someone you love has been injured due to the negligence of another, locating a skilled personal injury lawyer is essential to obtain fair and adequate compensation for the damages. But how do you distinguish the good from the not so great? Read on for several key questions to ask when meeting with a personal injury lawyer. Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer In What Areas of Law Do You Practice? You wouldn’t trust a tire salesman to rebuild…
between the written work and the real world. Work in the field also allowed me to see other attorneys that are rivals or colleague of the Nevada. Not all lawyers are exceptional and many make mistakes…
the law to the sheer volume of laws to keep track of, it’s easy to dismiss law as only being important to attorneys and those that work for them. Yet law isn’t a world of its own. It is our world. A key part to understanding our world is understanding our laws, as both shape the other. Becoming a paralegal puts one on the frontline of this, without having to get as deep in the mire as an attorney would. The state of New Jersey seems kind to those wishing to become a paralegal. While the Bureau…
I was thinking about planning out my days and I didn’t know who I should talk too. I was talking to my mom about what she does at her work. My mom has been secretary at the law firm Troutman Sanders for over twenty-five years. So, I decide to ask my mom and some of her friends who were secretaries, how do you plan out your lawyers days and weeks. Plus, how do you found time to plan out your own schedule for the day or week. The two people I really paid attention to were Karen Longworth and…