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Expert Tips To Achieve Financial Security And Success
By Anonymous • July 01, 2023 •Issues, Mentoring and Networking
We all dream of owning a house we can call our home. Thanks to the many mortgages available today, buying a home is now made easy and affordable. While owning a property is very much rewarding, all good things come with a price. Yes, there are certain benefits one can get from owning a house. But the downside is, you get to have a whole load of brand new responsibilities, one of it being the financial hurdles. Not only do you need to pay your monthly bills and utilities, but you're also in charge of your home's maintenance and repair.…
5 Tips on How To Effectively Market Your Law Firm
By Anonymous • April 25, 2023 •Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
Marketing can be done using various mediums, like social media, TV commercials, billboards, print ads in newspapers and magazines, etc. It is imperative to have a strong marketing team to ensure that your firm's message reaches its intended audience. Every company has a sales team that caters to new clients and makes them aware of the company's value proposition. A legal marketing team does the same for a law firm. The only difference is that the buyers in legal marketing are your law firm's clients. Why is Marketing Important for Lawyers? Online coaches and Internet gurus believe marketing is essential for…
How Does a Wrongful Death Claim Work?
By Anonymous • January 05, 2023 •Issues, Mentoring and Networking, Other Issues
By: Atty. Michele Mirman Introduction When you lose a loved one, it is easy to become overwhelmed with grief. Death is the most challenging part of life at any age. Losing someone close to you, whom you care deeply about, is one of the most tragic things one can endure. When someone dies in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, they could be entitled to compensation. Though no amount of money can make death turn back its clock. It could help the family recover in a stable manner by filing a wrongful death lawsuit against them. This can be an…
How To Find Hidden Business Opportunities That Will Work For You
By Anonymous • July 31, 2022 •Careers, Other Career Issues, Law School, Internships and Clerkships, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
What's a business opportunity? That problem has troubled many people who have been trying to decide whether to purchase a current independent company, franchise, or business opportunity. There is a similar relationship between market prospects, independent sales firms, and franchises. Franchises and independent companies for sale are business opportunities, but not all commercial opportunities meet the criteria for a franchise or are standalone for sale in the strictest sense. Make sure that your business option follows all business opportunities laws, which vary from state to state, and is licensed in countries where applicable. Find out if you are interested in…
Important Ways to Volunteer and Empower Women of All Ages
By Anonymous • August 31, 2021 •Issues, Mentoring and Networking, Sexism, Sexual Harassment, and Other Forms of Discrimination, Features, Superwomen JDs and What You Can Learn From Them
For years now, we celebrated the various significant contributions of women from all around the world by dedicating one month of the year to it. However, stories that inspire and drive others to contribute to meaningful change need not remain within the 30-day period of the Women’s History celebration. Here are some ways for anyone, anytime, to make a difference in and uplift the lives of young girls and women of all colors and backgrounds. Empower Young Women Being a role model for girls and young women is important. Whenever possible, empower them to be strong, independent…
Networking Is So Important As A Pre Law Student
By Ms. JD Editor • August 25, 2021 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Law School, Pre-Law, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
During my prelaw journey, I used LinkedIn daily. As a first-generation law student, there are so many nuances I do not know and connections I do not have, which is why networking is so important. LinkedIn provides quick access to members of the legal community that can help you foster connections throughout your legal career. Update your LinkedIn. Make sure your LinkedIn is up to date and reflects who you are and the work you have done. Before adding written content to your profile it is important to pick a good professional headshot as your profile picture. Profiles with good…
Employee Rights in the Workplace During COVID-19
By Anonymous • April 12, 2021 •Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
Some laws are clear and precise that it doesn’t require the application of rules of statutory construction. However, not all laws and statutes are alike. No matter how thorough the framers of these provisions are, some require legal interpretation. The same principle applies to labor laws. While the same law provided for just and authorized causes of termination, there are still conflicts regarding how employment lawyers and the bench, and the bar members should interpret its implementing rules. For example, redundancy may be an authorized cause to terminate employment. However, such termination can be subsequently found unlawful if the company,…
Violence Against Women During COVID-19 Times: What to do?
By Anonymous • April 05, 2021 •Issues, Mentoring and Networking, Sexism, Sexual Harassment, and Other Forms of Discrimination
Your partner apologizes and claims that the hurtful behavior will not happen again; however, you fear it'll. Sometimes you wonder whether you imagine the abuse, yet the emotional or physical pain you feel is real. If it sounds familiar, you might be experiencing domestic violence. The UN has described the worldwide upsurge in domestic abuse as a"shadow pandemic" along with the Covid-19 pandemic. It has thought cases have increased by 20% during the lockdown, as many individuals are trapped at home with their abuser. Violence against women often results in injuries and acute physical, mental, reproductive, and sexual health conditions,…
SEO and Blogging Essentials For Small Online Businesses
By Patrick Panuncillon • December 28, 2020 •Issues, Mentoring and Networking
With hundreds and thousands of online shops and services, running an online business these days seems a little tricky and demanding. As such, a concrete business and marketing plan is crucial for startups or even old small business owners. Blogging, for instance, is an efficient and most recommended technique to elevate a brand’s presence on the world wide web. However, some entrepreneurs neglect this vital fact. Change is the only constant thing in this world, says a proverb. But with SEO’s case, (Search Engine Optimisation) the saying is just another myth. The old yet effective marketing method is still as…