Legal Talk Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Use Shorter Words Considering the frequency with which judges and lawyers review legal documents daily, try to prepare concise briefs and clearly communicate your arguments. As Adriana Linares points out, “Judges aren’t impressed with fancy words and jargon.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A panel of judges selected 30 finalists out of 190 submissions in 10 categories. Also this year, because of the large number of nominees in the Access to Justice category, it was split into three sub-categories: Individual, LegalTech and Legal Aid. 8, the night before the Clio Cloud Conference starts at the same venue.

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Martindale-Avvo

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Don’t forget Continuing Legal Education (CLE) offered through your state bar association. The legal industry is, however, increasingly recognizing the importance of mental health, and there are resources at your disposal for confidential mental health support.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Fast Legal Research: Use a chatbot to pinpoint relevant cases and statutes with precision. Simply ask your legal question in plain language, and the chatbot will deliver targeted results. Accessible Legal Education: Have you encountered an unfamiliar legal term or concept?

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Clio

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Judge Victoria Pratt , a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform, shared how she fostered a more respectful and less hostile courtroom environment in her 2024 Clio Cloud Conference keynote: Engage with the defendants personally, asking them about their lives and their challenges.

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Future Lawyer

MARCH 7, 2023

I am able to judge the responses; just as I would a very smart human colleague. The human like responses from a computer interface will change the way we interact with computers; and already is. I have added a step to my computer research in many areas.

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Martindale-Avvo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Unlike a judge or arbitrator, a mediator does not impose a decision. Becoming a lawyer requires a specific education, beginning with an undergraduate degree, followed by a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Lawyers must also complete continuing legal education (CLE) to maintain their licenses.

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Legal Tech Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

It also will look at how AI can increase access to justice and develop resources to make this technology understandable to lawyers and judges.

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LawSites

JULY 9, 2021

The Tech Edge JD is an innovation in law school education that attempts to change the return on investment in legal education by providing graduates with essential legal, technology, and business skills required of tech lawyers in Silicon Valley.

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Martindale-Avvo

APRIL 30, 2024

There’s an adage that legal education helps ensure these professionals-in-training learn how to “think like a lawyer.” A lawyer with empathy can sense whether what they say to another player in a case will make an impact on that player, or whether their words won’t make a difference.

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Colin S. Levy

JULY 23, 2024

How do you envision the role of technology evolving in legal education, and what steps should law schools take to prepare future lawyers for this changing landscape? And so, in summary, I am enthusiastic and rather bullish about what law schools are doing to improve tech-related legal education.

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Clio

AUGUST 30, 2024

His content is a go-to for legal professionals seeking a mindful approach to their careers. Tieman—takes a fun, approachable route to legal education. Her Instagram is packed with easy-to-digest graphics and posts that simplify complex legal jargon. Legalmiga Platform: Instagram Why follow: Legalmiga—created by Taylor M.

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

With a seat on the Leaders Council of the Legal Services Corporation and recognition as a “Legal Rebel” by the American Bar Association, Ebron’s background, insights, and eye for innovation will be invaluable to IAALS. Judge Leslie E. Magistrate Judge for over a decade, she brings vast experience from the bench to IAALS.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JULY 26, 2023

Judicial performance evaluation (JPE) programs provide periodic feedback to state judges about their performance on the bench, promoting the professional development of judges and educating the general public and voters about the work of their community’s judges. More than 650 judges responded.

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Wisblawg

MARCH 19, 2024

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits are currently pending for Wisconsin and Minnesota. Conference Highlights: Keynote Address: JoAnn Jones, a former Ho Chunk Judge and the tribe’s first female leader, will deliver the keynote speech. Registration Information: The conference is free and open to the public.

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A panel of judges selected 30 finalists out of 190 submissions in 10 categories. Also this year, because of the large number of nominees in the Access to Justice category, it was split into three sub-categories: Individual, LegalTech and Legal Aid. 8, the night before the Clio Cloud Conference starts at the same venue.

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Clio

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A law clerk is a legal professional who supports attorneys, judges, or legal departments by conducting legal research, analyzing cases, and preparing legal documents. They contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system by providing valuable insights and assistance in various legal matters.

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MatterSuite

JUNE 15, 2023

The Legal Geeks: For those interested in the fascinating intersection of law and popular culture, “ The Legal Geeks ” podcast is a delightful choice. With a focus on analyzing legal issues in movies, TV shows, and comic books. This podcast combines entertainment with legal education.

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MatterSuite

JUNE 15, 2023

The Legal Geeks: For those interested in the fascinating intersection of law and popular culture, “ The Legal Geeks ” podcast is a delightful choice. With a focus on analyzing legal issues in movies, TV shows, and comic books. This podcast combines entertainment with legal education.

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The CBA established the Dickerson Award to recognize and honor minority lawyers and judges whose careers in the law emulate the courage and dedication of Dickerson in making the law the key to justice for all in our society. Other 2024 honorees include Judge Maryam Ahmad , Circuit Court of Cook County; C hristopher C. Nathalina A.

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Legal Expert Connections

MARCH 20, 2024

She played a crucial role in shaping legal policies and advocating for justice during her tenure. Judith Sheindlin (Judge Judy, 1942 to Present): Known as a household name, Judge Judy has been a trailblazer in the legal world. She went on to become a teacher and a leader in the Iowa suffragette movement.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

They are releasing a new book, The Legal Singularity: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Law Radically Better later this year. He became interested in the future of legal education and how artificial intelligence will affect the profession, which led him to co-found Blue J , a legal technology company in Toronto.

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MatterSuite

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In this blog, we’ll simplify legal clinics for law school students. We’ll help you understand what they are, why they matter, and how to make the most of this exciting part of your legal education journey. So, let’s dive in and demystify legal clinics together!

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Clio

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Working in the complex and ever-evolving legal industry, attorneys have a duty to keep up with the latest developments in the law, court rulings, advancements in the profession, and legal technology. Some states do not have CLE requirements, while others have mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements.

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Clio

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Based on student ratings of their professors—the quality of one’s legal education provides a rich foundation for their legal career. Whether in the classroom or attending remotely, the experience in class needs to be top notch to get the most out of your legal education. What is a tier 3 law school?

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Ron Friedmann

JUNE 25, 2020

The topic today is “UK vs US – the next decade” and “Skills and education for legal professionals in the 2020s” (Prior posts: Session 1 and Session 2 ). Mark Opens on Legal Education and Skills Skills: “Legal knowledge will become a skill, not a practice.” This is a live blog post.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 13, 2024

If you or your organization serves the ATLN’s target market of middle-class legal consumers or conduct work related to making legal services more affordable and accessible to this market, you can consider joining here.

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Martindale-Avvo

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Don’t forget Continuing Legal Education (CLE) offered through your state bar association. The legal industry is, however, increasingly recognizing the importance of mental health, and there are resources at your disposal for confidential mental health support.

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MatterSuite

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Real-life Examples of Successful Legal Professionals who Emphasize Networking Real-world legal practitioners credit a substantial part of their success to effective relationship-building, showcasing the power of networking. By creating a sense of community, students find solace in shared experiences, reducing feelings of isolation.

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Legal Tech Monitor

AUGUST 30, 2023

Many are unaware of the existence of these rules or the fact that judges and government offices can issue orders specific to their courtrooms or departments. Many new lawyers express a desire for more negotiation classes during their legal education to better prepare them for this aspect of their work.

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Legal Tech Monitor

OCTOBER 12, 2023

During the annual Clio Cloud Conference , a legal education and innovation event that was recently held in Nashville, Brian Banks , an NFL player who was wrongfully accused of a crime as a teenager, urged attorneys to think of themselves as agents of justice and creators of fairness. Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, there’s always procedural Rule 11 and it’s equivalents and I hope that judges will use that freely to sanction the stupid out of lawyers. Legal analysis : the current public AI chatbots do not produce convincing analysis or reasoning. But, just as the UK judges know, we know that people will default to Google.

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Colin S. Levy

MARCH 7, 2023

UniCourt unlocks the potential of court records by connecting and linking them to other public data sources like attorney bar data and Secretary of State data, so we can identify the real-world attorneys, law firms, businesses, and judges involved in litigation.

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Colin S. Levy

APRIL 30, 2024

They could gain strategic advantages by analyzing historical legal data, helping them anticipate opposing counsel tactics, assess the likelihood of case outcomes, and refine their arguments for specific judges. Beyond the classroom, Professor Lee plays a pivotal role in shaping policies and advocating for social justice and equity.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

And what impact do you think it will have on legal education? We’ve got legal expertise built internally, we’ve created a knowledge graph, that connect judges to cases to attorneys to law firms to outcomes. How do you see this happening? So we’ve got a machine where we’re taking in new data, millions of documents a day.

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Lawmatics

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Some legal technology trends in 2023 include: 1 Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) ODR platforms enable lawyers to resolve disputes online without in-person meetings or court appearances to save time and money.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 9, 2023

They are releasing a new book, The Legal Singularity: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Law Radically Better later this year. He became interested in the future of legal education and how artificial intelligence will affect the profession, which led him to co-found Blue J , a legal technology company in Toronto.

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