Law is one of the most rewarding careers out there. Most law school graduates hope to land a job at a big law firm after graduating because of the pay - Bloomberg research shows that graduate lawyers can earn as much as $190,000 during their first year in these firms. Unfortunately, not every law school [...]
The thought of starting law school can be a pretty intimidating feeling for some, if not most, people. The hardest year of law school is the first year. Why? Law school has a reputation of being a cutthroat experience with all work and no play. During the first semester, the amount of work will be [...]
Procrastination is perfectly normal, and everyone struggles with it from time to time. When procrastination becomes habitual, though, it can be harmful, leading to anxiety, poor work quality, and a lot of lost time. If you are struggling with procrastination, consider some of the following suggestions to motivate yourself and get back the time you [...]
The Jetsons was a revolutionary animated television show set in 2062. For a show that premiered in 1962, it was able to showcase numerous technologies that we use today. These include flat screen televisions, smartwatches, robotic vacuums, and while we have yet to perfect Rosie the Maid’s robotic technology, there are some robotic cleaning devices [...]
There are many individuals who graduate with a degree in law that do not go on to be lawyers working within a law firm. In fact, there is no shortage of career options for those with a law degree who wish to pursue other opportunities. Mediator: This is a very similar role to that of [...]
Law students around the globe shudder at the thought of preparing for and taking their bar examination to become a certified lawyer. The test requires hours upon hours of studying, taking practice exams, and being able to recall various legal statutes and laws within the relevant context. It’s no wonder that around 20 percent of [...]
“When I reflect on my entire career, I observe that at every turn, I had to make a choice of some sort or another, some which were not easy to make.” Memoirs of a Caribbean Lawyer, as penned through the lens of Lewis Stephenson Hunte, QC, is an inspiring journey of a man who had [...]
No matter who you are, where you live in the world, or your profession, self-talk is a part of your life—whether you are consciously aware of it or not. Even experts in their field experience the effects of negative self-talk. So, how do we combat it? One of the first steps in staving off negative [...]
Deciding on a career path is not something most people do haphazardly. They consider many factors, such as the cost of tertiary education, the time involved in honing one’s skills and craft, and the passion behind making such a choice – in other words, the reason why. After figuring out the why, the how comes [...]
The field of law has many traditions and rituals, and chief among them is the wig and gown. While the wig isn’t a formal part of the courtroom attire in places like the United States, it still is worn in the United Kingdom, the Caribbean and in many places around the world. The wig was [...]
