A paralegal plays a critical role in the success of a law firm. They are responsible for performing legal research, drafting legal documents, managing cases, and supporting attorneys in various legal matters. The sudden departure of a paralegal can be a significant blow to a law firm, especially if the paralegal was highly skilled and [...]
Becoming a partner at a law firm has its own challenges. As an associate, you’ve already discerned that it will take more than hard work, determination, and an encyclopedic knowledge of the common and civil law. So what else is required? Learn how you can leverage your unique legal background to create a career development [...]
There has been a plethora of celebrity divorces plastered in the media in recent times. We, the general public, have watched many a celebrity couple fall in love, have an extravagant wedding ceremony only to file for divorce a short time later. Often the impending divorce proceedings play out in the media and we are [...]
Freelance work isn’t new but it has evolved and grown over the past several years. Pair that with the revolution of remote work and it’s never been a better time to consider freelancing to make extra money or even as your main source of income. When it comes to legal freelancing, there are a few [...]
Most law firms stress the importance of building specialized legal teams with technical expertise in niche practice areas. The reason for this is that clients are confronting increasingly sophisticated technical, regulatory, environmental, and economic demands as they expand their companies globally. Today's companies require legal professionals with focused expertise in areas such as cybersecurity, intellectual property, [...]
Law students have access to networking opportunities in some of the world's top financial centres including Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, and the Cayman Islands to name a few. On these islands, lawyers can expect to be involved in high-profile, intricate, and challenging disputes from the start of their legal career. For this reason, law [...]
A criminal trial is about to begin. The Judge, the jury, the Prosecution, the Defendant and the Defendant’s attorney are all present. However, before the Prosecution can open their case to the jury, the Prosecution and Defence Counsel advise the Court that they have reached a plea agreement. A plea agreement is essentially an agreement [...]
When interviewing for a new position, candidates often struggle to answer what many say is the toughest and trickiest question posed by the interviewer: “what is your greatest weakness?” While that may be an anxiety-inducing inquiry for many, the more important way to stand out is confidently explaining your career achievements and accomplishments. There are [...]
At the onset of any potential legal dispute, a potential litigant looks to have his or her day in court. This usually means the hiring of attorneys, the filing of documents, the calling of witnesses to give evidence, the preparing and drafting of documents and appearing in front of a judge. These steps from a [...]
Working during law school may seem like a daunting task. Yet, there are many benefits to working as well as significant challenges to overcome. Below are the benefits and drawbacks of working during law school so you can make an informed decision about your work-life balance. Should You Work During Law School? Working during law [...]
