Legal research is a highly specialized and intricate aspect of the legal profession. The digital era requires skills, precision, and, most importantly, efficient tools to bring relevant and trusted insights to it. Many premium, advanced-featured research platforms have been ruling the market, but Google Scholar’s case law resource is a trusted, easy-to-adopt, and, most importantly, free. Google Scholar has many case law and legal opinions, making it an invaluable resource for lawyers, law students, educators, and those wanting to know more about anything legal. It is the process of legal research and makes it affordable, accessible, and less intimidating because…
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The popular saying “the world is a global village” has never been more true than now. More and more people are looking for access to the rest of the world. Away from their limitations and present environments. Up steps the citizenship by investment (CBI) program. Allowing high net worth individuals (HNWI) a chance to a second passport and break limitations, enjoy tax advantages, and expand their businesses. Due to the complexity of the programs, potential applicants usually enlist the help of residency attorneys to advise them on successfully utilizing the program. Legal practitioners need to navigate a myriad of issues…
Recruitment agencies serve as a powerful link that brings together job seekers, including the ever-hopeful fresh graduates, and opportunities in any of the legal professions, which cannot be overstated as among the most honorable and desirable professions in the world today. There’s no question that London has many legal recruitment agencies, most of which specialize in offering staffing assistance in a certain legal field. Recruitment agencies for law can provide ease in the requirement of looking for a job which can be time-consuming, especially when one is already within full-time employment and planning to change jobs. In this blog, we…
Only once you have resolved the matter legally do you send a letter of closure. All clients must know and be sure that the matter has been finalized. In the absence of a proper letter that embodies the conclusion of the case, the attorney-client relationships can be vague, and there is a possibility of malpractice. Further, not sending such a letter at the end of the case results in losing the chance to build a good professional rapport with those clients who may seek to hire a lawyer in the future. If your office does not send closing letters to…
A deposition is a formal procedure that occurs before a trial, wherein a witness is interrogated under oath and formally recorded by an attorney. It is also done to record testimony, gather pertinent information, and assess the reliability of a witness’ statement. Some things that need to be done are punctuality, preparation, honesty in answers and responses, and the ability to engage an attorney whenever necessary. With the proper knowledge of how things work and with the right preparation, people can safeguard their rights and seek justice. Those who are likely to participate in a deposition need to be clear…
There are many rewarding and challenging careers in the legal field, with two common roles: being a lawyer and an attorney. While lawyers and attorneys have similar education and may do similar work, they are not the same. One person may both be a lawyer and an attorney. It is essential to determine the contrast between the two terms if one wants to pursue a Juris Doctor JD degree. For anyone who is still asking how to be a lawyer or how to be an attorney in court, it is always important to get the right definition of each to…
Cloud software implementation in law firms has its advantages, especially in data protection and obeying the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Using cloud-based solutions is more effective and convenient, and data can be kept safely. For law firms, it is equally important to comply with the rules on the security of data as stipulated in the GDPRA, as these laws address issues on an individual’s personal information collection, retention, alteration, and dissemination. Cloud software providers that offer solutions designed for law firms have high-level security features such as encryption, frequent audits, and strict limiting of access to confidential data to…
The legal space is going through significant change as a result of the increasing importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. What used to be a peripheral issue—ESG—is now at the heart of strategic concerns of any company and plays a role in decision-making across sectors. These initiatives allow law firms to comprehend and reduce their environmental impacts and promote efficient, cleaner ways of working. ESG is about sustainability, so it can be a suitable framework for law firms to describe their environmental, social, and governance policies in a way that ensures they do not harm the world. The…
Defending a felony DUI case is one of the most challenging tasks a criminal defense attorney can face. With potential consequences, including lengthy prison sentences, substantial fines, and a permanent criminal record, a felony DUI conviction can dramatically impact a client’s future. Building an effective defense requires in-depth knowledge of DUI laws, a meticulous review of evidence, and the ability to challenge the prosecution’s case at every turn. It becomes even more difficult to prevent disastrous outcomes when a wounded party is added to the mix. If you are charged with a felony DUI and someone is seriously injured in…
A Juris Doctor (JD) degree program is designed for a graduate student interested in pursuing a career in law as well as practicing it. It is usually the standard degree needed in countries such as the United States displaying a person’s authority as a licensed practicing lawyer. The program offers in-depth education in most of the essential branches of law including constitutional law, contracts, torts, criminal law, and civil procedure, while allowing students to take elective courses, that specialize in such areas as corporate law, environmental law, intellectual property law, or international law. Holders of the JD degree have their…