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2018 Conference
Ms. JD Presents its Tenth Annual Conference on Women in the Law: "Her Story" March 8-9, 2018, at The University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law Ms. JD is proud to continue honoring exceptional women and men making contributions to the advancement of women in the legal profession through Ms. JD Honors! Join us on March 8, 2018, and March 9, 2018, for Her Story, Ms. JD's 10th Annual Conference on Women in Law. The conference will kick off on March 8th with the Ms. JD Honors Reception, where we will honor the recipients of the Ms. JD Honors awards. The Ms. JD…
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Seven Factors That Determine the Value of a Personal Injury Case
By Anonymous • April 01, 2022 •Issues
Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident? Perhaps you have suffered from the effects of negligence, or through the fault of another person. This can lead to serious injuries, lengthy hospital stays, and even death. If this is the case, how much will your claim be worth? How do you determine value? These are simple questions to ask with seemingly difficult answers. It's very important that your lawyer knows these factors. Unlike other types of cases such as worker's compensation or corporate cases, there are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to personal injury cases. These…
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7 Ways on How to Get the Rightful Compensation After an Accident
By Jim Dwyer • January 24, 2022 •Issues
Have you been in an accident recently? If so, we have some valuable information for you. Today, we are here to talk about how to get the rightful compensation after an accident. We feel the need to help you in this regard because accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. You might find yourself in a situation when nobody is there to help you out. And you might be stuck in a dilemma regarding what should be done next. In this article, we will let you know about the important steps that should be taken after an accident. Accidents can happen…
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Classroom to the Courtroom: Dynamic Legal Careers for the Former Educator
By Ms. JD Editor • November 12, 2021 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Careers, Other Career Issues
You taught in K-12 schools and now may want to “use” your education experience in law. If so, this blog post is for you. By way of background, I went to law school knowing that I wanted to somehow remain connected to the education world. I was an elementary school teacher in local public charter schools for three years immediately prior to law school. But my law school at that time had no professors with this experience and I was the only one of my peers who wanted to go into this area of practice. The career counselors at my…
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Making the Most Out of Attorney Performance Reviews
By Ms. JD Editor • October 18, 2021 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Careers
Every law firm or legal organization conducts performance reviews, albeit differently. Some have formal evaluations and many actually offer informal evaluations, but you have to be proactive and ask. However, I have many lawyer friends who don’t have any such system at their respective organizations or they are really on their own in terms of tracking their performance. Regardless of your organization’s way of evaluating employees, carving out some time regularly to assess your work performance is definitely a best practice for any lawyer. Some lawyers find that their own firm’s annual performance review doesn’t help them or fails to…
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Five Bizarre Cases Every Law Student Should Read
By Ms. JD Editor • September 28, 2021 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Law School
Facts. Procedural history. Issue. Rule. Holding. Concurrences or dissents. I used this case brief formula hundreds of times during my three years in law school and I fear is permanently seared into my brain. Most of the cases I briefed have long since escaped my mind, but others …well, others were just so strange that still remember telling my friends and family about them! If you’re a law student looking for cases worthy of sharing on a phone call to family back home, here are five bizarre cases that you must read. The Ghostbusters Case If there’s something strange in your neighborhood,…
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Q&A with Tsiwen Law, Esq.
By Ms. JD Editor • September 28, 2021 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence
Q&A with Tsiwen Law, Esq.: Real Estate Litigator, Civil Rights Advocate, and Adjunct Professor of Race and the Law When I was a law student at Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, I attended several bar association events with the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania. At the time, I was a recipient of the Judge William M. Marutani Fellowship, a stipend to subsidize law students’ summer work in public interest or government during their IL and 2L summers. The Judge William M. Marutani Fellowship serves to honor the legacy of Judge Marutani, the first Asian-American judge…
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Your Guide In Filing an Insurance Accident Claim
By Jim Dwyer • September 27, 2021 •Issues
You may think that when you pay your premiums and pick up the phone to call when you have a loss, your insurance company will be on your side. Unfortunately, this is often not the case. Insurance companies view their policyholders as adversaries when it comes to claims in order to minimize their payment obligations and maximize profits. The insurer may challenge seemingly insignificant details in an effort to reduce or deny your claim. Understanding what the insurance company is entitled to in terms of its defense against a lawsuit can help you push back when you feel they are…
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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…
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Paraquat Exposure Poisoning: Who’s Affected and Its Link to Parkinson’s Disease
By Anonymous • July 02, 2021 •Issues
Are you a farmer, agricultural laborer, or another individual who has used or been exposed to the commercial herbicide Paraquat? Were you diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or kidney failure? If you meet any of the above criteria and have been diagnosed with the said diseases, you may be a victim of paraquat poisoning and can file an exposure lawsuit Parkinsons. Paraquat is a chemical herbicide that was first sold in the U.S. in 1971. Paraquat poisoning has been linked to Parkinson’s disease and kidney failure in those who have used or been exposed to the product. Science has yet to…Connect with us
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