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​​Is There a Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?

Clio

Have you ever wondered why some legal professionals call themselves lawyers, while others go by attorney? Its a question that comes up more often than you might thinkyoull even find entire Reddit threads discussing whether attorneys and lawyers are the same ! Is a lawyer the same thing as an attorney? Attorney is the older term.

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Courting Your Clients on a Schedule

Legal Expert Connections

Click on the link to read more about what to include in an attorney marketing plan or to download a sample attorney marketing plan. Advertising Frequency: Varies with firm Many legal publications offer affordable print ads, ideal for attorney referrals. Online options abound also. Legal Expert Connections, Inc.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Legal Profession

The Barrister

Supreme Court ruled that admissions programs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (“UNC”) and Harvard College violated the equal protection clause on the grounds that the consideration of race as a stand-alone criteria in admissions is a form of racial discrimination. Harvard , 3 the U.S. Students for Fair Admissions, Inc.

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HeinOnline’s Military Legal Resources

The Barrister

Unlike traditional civilian legal systems, the military operates under its own codes and structures, such as the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), courts-martial, and military tribunals. Law Library’s database, HeinOnline, has recently enhanced its platform with a dedicated Military Legal Resources collection.

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Hitting Immunity Out of the Park  

The Barrister

Baseball Clubs, the United States Supreme Court ruled that baseball was a “purely state affair” and was not subject to the Sherman Antitrust Act. [1] 2] In 1972, the Court reaffirmed and held that Congress should determine whether to remove the exemption. [3] Nat’l League of Pro. 7] Microsoft, stock images. 7] Microsoft, stock images.

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Don’t Just Start a Law Practice, “Design Your Law Practice!”

The Barrister

Not only does the book provide real-world examples of implementing ideas into law practice, but it also provides practical worksheets for an attorney to complete to help build their law firm. Empathy is the cornerstone of a successful attorney-client relationship. Bednarz, et al. Carswell Sol Blatt, Jr.

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Take Back Control: Tips to Minimize Law School Stress

The Barrister

After the first year, I wanted to compete to join a law journal and Moot Court. I joined Resolved and Moot Court. Moot Court implemented a new required course for brief writing and oral argument. Law Library Research Fellow Resolved Law Journal Member Moot Court Advocacy Board Member Charleston School of Law

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