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Law School Tips: How to Specialize in Personal Injury Law
As you navigate law school, you will undoubtedly study high-profile criminal cases and learn about some of the greatest defense attorneys and prosecutors. There will likely [...]
What Is a White-Collar Crime?
When people hear the word ‘crime,’ they often imagine physical violence, theft, or some other nasty encounter that takes place on the streets. While this is indeed [...]
What a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Do For You
If you’ve been hurt or seriously injured in an accident, you are most likely going to need the help of a personal injury attorney. Most people [...]
A Day in the Life of a Paralegal
What does a day look like for a paralegal? This is an interesting question – one that those considering law may be asking themselves. While the day-to-day functions of a paralegal can differ from firm to firm and person to person, every paralegal will regularly [...]
What You Need to Know About Declaring Bankruptcy
What Is Bankruptcy? For starters, bankruptcy is a legal proceeding that occurs when an individual or organization is no longer able to repay debts owed. During bankruptcy, a debtor’s assets are numbered, evaluated, and may be used to help repay the debt. Typically, bankruptcy benefits [...]
10 Things to Ask Your Attorney
Are you about to face legal proceedings for the first time? Finding a quality attorney should be a priority whether you’ll be involved in criminal, civil, or business law. It’s easy to just go with the first lawyer your friend recommends or the one you [...]
10 Mistakes First-Time Plaintiffs Make
Practicing law is complicated, and many first-time plaintiffs make mistakes. Law is also unforgiving. Mistakes made by either side can potentially cost plaintiffs the case and with that comes many negative ramifications. We’ve outlined ten common errors made by first-time plaintiffs here, so you can [...]
How to Best Prepare for the LSAT
The Law School Admissions Test, or LSAT, is said to be one of the most important determinants law schools use in deciding whether to accept an applicant or not. Many students rightfully feel the pressure of the test but do not know how to [...]
How the Appeals Process Works
The appeals process is difficult, lengthy, and confusing. Here are some of the basics of the process to help you understand how the courts work. The appeals process is a confusing one for many and can be a major cause for concern if you’ve been [...]