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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Legal Profession

The Barrister

It is incumbent upon the South Carolina Bar and law schools like the Charleston School of Law to continue to invest in and promote the cultivation of future attorneys who will reflect the diversity of all South Carolinians within the legal profession.

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

The Barrister

Employment Trends for Law Graduates In a joint study by the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) and the NALP Foundation, findings revealed that 97% of surveyed law graduates from the class of 2018 were employed. However, only 51% were working in law firms.

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Mental Health Pre-Trial Diversion

The Barrister

11 Downsides Include: Exploiting the System : Some defense law firms actively market the Mental health Diversion program as a way to avoid criminal prosecution. This can create a perception that people are using mental health claims to escape punishment, even when their crimes are unrelated to their disorder.

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Is the Goal of Becoming a Solicitor the Exclusive Focus for Paralegals?

Ward Blawg

By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) Paralegals play a vital role in law firms, providing essential support to solicitors and barristers. Their responsibilities may include legal research, drafting documents, client communication, and assisting with case preparation.

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Is the Goal of Becoming a Solicitor the Exclusive Focus for Paralegals?

Ward Blawg

By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) Paralegals play a vital role in law firms, providing essential support to solicitors and barristers. Their responsibilities may include legal research, drafting documents, client communication, and assisting with case preparation.

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Slaughter and May Pilots AI Transcription Tool Designed for Legal Sector

Legal Tech Blog

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.

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

Clio

Its similar to the use of solicitors and barristers in some other countries. Instead, legal practitioners are classified as either barristers or solicitors, depending on their training and specific duties. Barristers represent clients in court, while solicitors provide legal advice, manage case preparation, and so on.