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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Legal Profession

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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. Law Library Research Fellow J.D. Harvard , 3 the U.S.

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What If I Don’t Want to Litigate? Law Degree Alternatives: Exploring Unconventional Career Paths

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When most people think of a law degree, they envision a career in traditional fields such as litigation,corporate law, or criminal defense. However, a law degree offers a versatile skill set that can be applied across various industries and professions. However, only 51% were working in law firms. 2 The ABA reported 7.6%

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Mental Health Pre-Trial Diversion

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Third, the court must determine that the individual’s symptoms can be treated effectively with the proposed plan. 11 Downsides Include: Exploiting the System : Some defense law firms actively market the Mental health Diversion program as a way to avoid criminal prosecution. The Sol Blatt, Jr.

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HeinOnline’s Military Legal Resources

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The Charleston School of Law has had the privilege of cultivating close connections with multiple branches of the U.S. As a result, the law school has been inspired to expand its academic offerings, including courses focused on military law and military justice. Sol Blatt, Jr. Image used with permission, HeinOnline.

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Balancing Rights and Public Health: Addressing America’s Gun Violence Crisis

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7 Within years of the advisory, cigarette sales declined significantly, largely due to the new regulations and laws implemented to combat the crisis. 7 Within years of the advisory, cigarette sales declined significantly, largely due to the new regulations and laws implemented to combat the crisis. Cottrol, Call Number: KF3941.A7

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Courting Your Clients on a Schedule

Legal Expert Connections

What’s next on your law firm marketing agenda? This article outlines twelve steps to an integrated marketing campaign that will keep your law firm’s business development pipeline full of qualified leads. Pick what’s right for your law firm. Online options abound also. Legal Expert Connections, Inc.

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Slaughter and May Pilots AI Transcription Tool Designed for Legal Sector

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The international law firm Slaughter and May will pilot the JUST: Access proprietary AI large language model, part of a suite of transcription tools. Its aim is to deliver market-leading accuracy, searchability and efficiencies around legal information to lawyers, such as those at Slaughter and May.