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Empathy and Emotional Connectivity in the Legal Industry

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There’s an adage that legal education helps ensure these professionals-in-training learn how to “think like a lawyer.” Lawyers have the responsibility to represent their client’s interests in a variety of settings: negotiation, dispute resolution, and the courtroom.

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Energizing Justice: Navigating Southern Africa’s Legal Tech Frontier

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Joseph holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Zambia and a Law Practicing Certificate from the Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE). Upon leaving ZIALE, Ilunga worked at Corpus Legal Practitioners as an Advocate in Dispute Resolution and Corporate Advisory Departments.

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The NextGen Bar Exam Will Be Available in 2026: How Are States Preparing?

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The NextGen bar exam also tests seven foundational lawyering skills (legal research, legal writing, issue spotting and analysis, investigation and evaluation, client counseling and advising, negotiation and dispute resolution, client relationship and management).

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With Expansion, Legal Innovation Lab Is First to Span Multiple States and Institutions

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I4J also worked with the Utah State Courts to conduct usability testing of its online dispute resolution system for debt collection cases. She also sees that as an important component of legal education. “If because “it’s a call to legal education to stop siloing yourselves and work together to drive change.

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Next-Gen Bar Exam That Truly Tests Daily Practice Skills Must Include Technology

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Law schools have a duty to maintain a rigorous program of legal education and enable students to develop their professional identity. The Next Gen Bar Exam will test necessary legal practice skills such as client counseling and advising, negotiation and dispute resolution, and client relationships and management.

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A Literal Generative AI Discussion: How AI Could Reshape Law

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Justis and Greg also discussed how AI may impact legal jobs, creating demand for new skills and roles but aiming to augment human work rather than replace it. Finally, Justis suggested innovations law firms could build with AI like research and drafting tools, analytics, dispute resolution systems, and project management.

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Why Do Lawyers Need to Keep Up with Legal Technology?

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Online Dispute Resolution (ODR): ODR platforms allow lawyers to resolve disputes online without in-person meetings or court appearances. Clients and lawyers can benefit from this by saving time and money.