When it comes to becoming an international lawyer, there are many factors to consider. There are always considerations before starting a business or looking for other employment opportunities outside of the country where you currently live and work. This article will guide you through some of those factors before deciding on the next step in [...]
Legal internships are structured to provide students and new graduates the chance to obtain professional experience, hone legal knowledge, and network with seasoned legal professionals. These roles often involve an exchange of services between an intern and a legal firm or organization, allowing interns to determine which legal field is the best fit, obtain a [...]
An Anthology, Women in Law, Discovering the True Meaning of Success is not another one of those “inspirational self-help” books that already take up more than enough shelf space at your local book shop. It is an eye-opening, collaborative effort by women lawyers who have shared their stories of how they came to be lawyers. [...]
If you have managed a law firm for any length of time, there is a good chance that at least one attorney has already walked away from the practice. Understand why lawyers leave, and you may be able to prevent such an occurrence from happening again. Why do lawyers leave? A bar association conducted a [...]
If you work in a law firm, you know what it's like when your workload exceeds the hours in your workday. These days, clients who grew up with email and instant messages expect lightning-fast responses and instant legal solutions. Instead of working from a position of overwhelm, enact a few positive changes that may boost [...]
You may feel your area is inundated with lawyers and that there will be no careers available upon graduation. However, many lawyers do not work at a full-time practice. In fact, some are attached to companies, large corporations, or universities and law schools. Legal training can serve as an excellent base for many other career [...]
“According to research 20-40 percent of girls in the Eastern Caribbean Area have faced sexual abuse. Up to 70 percent of our children have experienced some form of physical violence or psychological abuse. In addition, too many young people end up in the juvenile justice system where they are jailed without other, more constructive, options [...]
Do you put the hard work into your professional life only to find yourself discouraged and bored? Or perhaps you are feeling underappreciated, stuck or unmotivated in your workplace? If this is the case, it might be that you're suffering from career stagnation. Most people reach a point in their professional lives where things seem [...]
Many advocates and agencies work hand in hand, trying to eliminate violence against women and children. Despite the fact that this cause is widely recognized around the world, some countries still do not have specific laws against domestic violence. Some of these countries are: Democratic Republic of the Congo - Sexual violence in the DRC [...]
The mission of the Caribbean Committee Against Sex Crimes (CCASC) is straightforward: Saving lives by preventing sex crimes and empowering victims in the Caribbean through innovation, technology, and collaboration. CCASC is an initiative founded by the Zandoli International Foundation, which is a registered 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Organization based in North Carolina, in the United [...]
