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 [...]
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 [...]
