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Non-Binary Recognition in the Legal System – Mx Oscar Davies – S7E24

Legally Speaking

The UK’s First Non-Binary Barrister Listed as ‘Mx’ by Chambers. This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Mx Oscar Davies , a non-binary barrister and passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion. Oscar shares insights into their pro bono work and their role as a mentor at Bridge the Bar.

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The Legal Operations Journey – Jeremy Hopkins – S7E20

Legally Speaking

He brings a wealth of experience from his journey through roles such as barrister clerk, director of legal operations, and various consultancy positions. Notably, Jeremy played a key role in the disruptive legal service providers Riverview Law and Obelisk Support. What is a Director of Legal Operations?

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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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Celebrate Law Day 2023 with These Events

Legal Tech Monitor

Lawyers across the country will celebrate Law Day 2023 on May 1 with celebrations and informative events beginning this week and continuing through next week. Law Day was first recognized by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958 to mark the nation’s commitment to the rule of law. ABA Civility and Collaboration: U.S.

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

The Barrister

A new law library book, Design Your Law Practice , explores the multifaceted challenges of starting a law firm. The book is divided into four parts, each exploring a different aspect of starting a law firm. D473 2023 A solid plan is one of the most important aspects of forming a law firm. Bednarz, et al.

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Take Back Control: Tips to Minimize Law School Stress

The Barrister

Being a law student is hard. Once you are past your first year though, the doors to compete to be on an advocacy team and law articles or journals open. But how do you balance being a law student and then adding on even more academically? After the first year, I wanted to compete to join a law journal and Moot Court.

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Animal Testing Laws

The Barrister

The Animal Welfare Act (AWA), enacted in 1966, is the only Federal law that regulates the treatment of animals in research facilities. Check out the law library for more animal testing information: Animal Experimentation: a Guide to the Issues , by Vaughan Monamy, Call number HV 4915.M65 7 USCS § 2149. Carswell Sol Blatt, Jr.

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