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 [...]
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 [...]
