A career in law can be a rewarding path for many who seek to uphold the justice system and help people—whether it be a case of receiving a fair trial or negotiating a reasonable settlement. However, the industry comes with its fair share of challenges that must not be overlooked. Let’s look at a few [...]
Social Media & Defamation Imagine logging on to Facebook first thing in the morning and seeing a Facebook friend “blasting” you about an argument you had the night before. In the post, she makes several allegations about your relationship and your propensity to involve yourself in others’ relationships. You know what she posted is untrue, [...]
What impact did the rolling lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have on married couples? When COVID-19 hit the Western hemisphere in early 2020, many thought the virus would simply go away after a short period. Employees left their workplaces thinking they would return in two weeks’ time, and students looked forward to an early holiday [...]
Some people are naturally excellent public speakers. They don’t stumble over their words, lose their train of thought, or get overwhelmed with anxiety at the thought of making a mistake in front of everyone. However, for most people, this is not the case. Public speaking routinely ranks as one of the top fears when individuals [...]
Law school students engage in copious research and reading while attempting to understand and learn the intricacies of the legal system. There are many viable and useful resources available to law students, which we will briefly explore. Westlaw: One of the most popular resources available to law students is WestLaw. It is an extremely comprehensive [...]
Lawyers and those working in the legal field have notoriously been known to work long hours to meet the demands of the job. Clients’ well-being and even their livelihood can be determined by the court’s decision, which leaves lawyers with an inordinate amount of responsibility on their shoulders that they may internalize, leading to excessive [...]
The opening credits roll and there sits a gentleman in a well-tailored suit on the phone shouting legal jargon to the person on the other line. He slams the phone down in victory because he successfully negotiated an eight-figure contract for his wealthy client after weeks of stalling from the other party. The scene fades [...]
In February 2021, we were happy to kick off the new year with our newsletter, Lawyer Talk. Can you believe it’s been a year already? It was our intention to bring several new products to the market in 2021. Unfortunately, we did not launch our freelancing platform despite being ready to do so, as we [...]
Self-care has been a trendy topic of discussion over the past two years. Now more than ever, people are experiencing burnout, stress, and unhappiness in their personal and professional lives. Professionally, it has become common to utilise mental health days or wellness days, depending on the company’s policy. According to research conducted by the World [...]
The road to becoming a lawyer isn’t an easy one. Arduous assignments, rigorous testing, and studying in law school help prepare aspiring lawyers for what they will encounter once they graduate and begin practising law; however, as well as working hard, there are many other qualities a good lawyer must possess in order to be [...]
