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What If I Don’t Want to Litigate? Law Degree Alternatives: Exploring Unconventional Career Paths

The Barrister

When most people think of a law degree, they envision a career in traditional fields such as litigation,corporate law, or criminal defense. However, a law degree offers a versatile skill set that can be applied across various industries and professions. 14 Read more about alternative legal career paths with Sol Blatt, Jr.

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Voting Is Open! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024 in February

Above the Law - Technology

VoiceScript Ai.Law Elevator Pitch: Provides AI-generated litigation documents, from pleadings to discovery. We are the first AI-driven platform to focus specifically on drafting litigation documents. The substantial amount of time lawyers spend drafting documents during litigation. What makes you unique or innovative?

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The 2023 Fastcase 50 Announced, Honoring Legal’s Innovators, Visionaries and Leaders

Above the Law - Technology

Palmer , Chief Counsel, Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism; Adjunct Professor, University of Illinois College of Law. Marcos Ríos , Partner, Carey; Chair, American Bar Association International Law Section. Andrew Solomon , Senior Rule of Law Advisor, United States Agency for International Development.

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Navigating Space Law and Regulations

Legal Talk Network

A unique case emerged in 2019 when NASA Astronaut Anne McClain was accused of illegally accessing her wife’s bank account during her stay on the International Space Station. The claims eventually turned out to be false, but the situation brought up variety of legal issues and questions about how to litigate a crime committed in space.

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Editor’s Picks: Red Notices & INTERPOL | Virtual Onboarding | Spoiling ‘Reptile Theory’

Legal Talk Network

Michelle Estlund’s blog Red Notice Law Journal introduced me to a world where criminal justice, immigration and international law intersect. Paralegal Voice host Jill Francisco also talked about the new remote environment with her guest, litigator Marc Williams. Managing a remote team isn’t always easy.

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Slaughter and May Pilots AI Transcription Tool Designed for Legal Sector

Legal Tech Blog

The international law firm Slaughter and May will pilot the JUST: Access proprietary AI large language model, part of a suite of transcription tools. million words spoken by lawyers, judges and litigants.” That is where the idea of creating a tool trained with over 1.5 said Sophie Walker , founder and CEO of JUST: Access. “To

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Scale: The Three-Step Formula to Grow a $1 Million+ Legal Practice

Attorney at Work

When I started my legal career at the Chicago office of an international law firm, I struggled to keep my head above water just dealing with the discrete tasks I was assigned in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. You must rise above your own limitations by building teams, processes and systems that allow you to scale.