In today’s digitally connected world, it’s no wonder that the Federal Rules of Civil Procure was amended to allow lawyers to use electronic information like email, instant messages, voicemail, and data on phones or tablets in litigation. This data is called Electronically Stored Information or ESI and the discovery is known as electronic discovery. Since…
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Paralegals – What Can They Ethically Do and When Should They Say Something?
What is the official roll of a paralegal in the workplace? While they are authorized to conduct a lot of business for their law firms, there are certain things that must be off limits. This is why there is a movement to review the ethical practices of paralegals and the firms that employment. What is…
4 Ways Increased Training and Mentoring Keeps New Attorneys Longer
Onboarding is a big subject across all industries. And when a field comes with a reputation of being stressful, like the law, it’s important that managers have systems in place to retain top legal talent. If you want to know the best ways to improve retention in your law firm, there is great news. Onboarding…
New Career Options for the JD Degree
Going to law school is a significant commitment. Before you even get accepted to a law school, you spend months, or even years, preparing to take the LSAT. Once that’s completed, the application process starts. Once you select your school you often only have a couple of months to make all of your arrangements in…
How Is Your Law Firm Sourcing Talent for Specific Niches?
Some industry experts are referring to 2018 as the year of the micro-niche. Just understanding some specializations is no longer enough to make you competitive in the legal market. Today, law firms need to source and hire talent in very specific niches to ensure they are able to serve their client base. For example, it…
How to Prepare for Success in Your Legal Career in the Next 5 Years
Are you preparing for a career in the legal industry? Whether you’re graduating from law school, pursuing a career as a legal assistant, or finishing your paralegal certifications, you need to be prepared for the next steps. There are so many moving parts to finding a legal job that is a good fit for you…
What Did We Learn from the 2018 CLOC Conference?
Held at the beautiful Bellagio in Las Vegas, NV, the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium’s annual Institute is a massive gathering of legal professionals from across the world. Specifically, the event focuses on optimizing the delivery of legal services to corporations and businesses. Over the years the CLOC has become a large, inclusive, and open community…