(Reuters) - Could hiring lawyers before they even enroll in law school be part of the next wave of law firm diversity efforts? Two Ohio firms are giving it a try, partnering with the University of Dayton School of Law to recruit J.D. students with a promise of tuition and living expenses, mentoring, and a full-time job once they graduate. Thompson Hine and Taft Stettinius & Hollister are the first two firms to sign on to Dayton’s Flyer Legal Promise Program, which builds on an undergraduate scholarship program for underserved students from local high schools. The law school and firms this year will select two students from that pool of undergraduates for full-ride scholarships to the J....
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The challenge of toxic workplace culture has been revealed in a new survey of lawyers. At a time of fierce competition for talent, the great majority of respondents to the international survey said they would avoid certain (unnamed) firms when seeking a new job because of the risk to their wellbeing and mental health. Some 340 of the 376 lawyers who took part in the survey, anonymously, said there were some firms they would never join, regardless of the pay on offer. In the past 12 months, just over a third of the respondents had actively considered leaving the legal profession or changing their specialism, according to RSGi, which carried out the survey for the Financial Times Innovative...
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Tenacious lawyer listed in Who’s Who Legal Bermudian lawyer Juliana Snelling has been included in a prestigious law directory for the fifth year in a row. Ms Snelling, partner and director of Canterbury Law on Victoria Street in Hamilton, is listed in Who’s Who Legal: Labour and Employment Benefits 2021. Publisher Tom Barnes wrote in a letter to Ms Snelling: “I would like to congratulate you on being nominated by your peers as one of the world’s leading practitioners in this field.” Ms Snelling was pleased to be included. “It is helpful to reinforce to our stakeholders that Canterbury Law ranks among the best employment law attorneys around the world in terms of the quality of work and...
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What Are Labor Lawyers? Labor lawyers practice employment law, and they can represent either employers or employees. They work with clients in industries that have labor unions, such as education or law enforcement. These lawyers are experts on union rules and regulations and how they apply to employers and union members. Labor lawyers frequently handle cases that deal with union creation, collective bargaining, and negotiations between unions and management. To resolve disputes, these attorneys may opt to file lawsuits or request out-of-court settlements. In other cases, they may sue the opposing party in court. When Do You Need a Labor Lawyer? Both employers and employees may need to...
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Wrongful Death Claim Coping with the loss of a loved one can be one of the most trying times of your life. When your family member’s death was caused by another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, the grieving process only intensifies. In these instances, you may have the legal right to file a wrongful death lawsuit and receive the closure and financial compensation in which you and your family are entitled. How Wrongful Deaths Occur By definition, a wrongful death is when a person is killed or death is caused due to the negligence or misconduct of another party. Those who were dependent on, or a beneficiary of or next of kin, may be entitled to monetary damages. In the majority of states,...
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Free Legal Advice: 5 Best Sites That Are Actually Free So often, Googling “free X” gets you not-free results. Free legal advice is no exception. According to Moz, the first result in Google for “free legal advice” is. Despite the name, to get an answer the site makes you go through four doorway pages. Then, right before you supposedly get an answer, you’re asked to give them your… credit card. But that doesn’t mean free legal advice isn’t out there for the taking. Whether you’re a lawyer looking for places to find clients, or wanting to size up your competition, here are some sources for legal advice that’s actually free. Avvo should be your first stop for free legal advice if your...
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Insurance lawyers are individuals who protect their clients’ rights over the course of an insurance claim. There are many unsavory insurers and claimants, which means hiring an insurance lawyer is critical to anyone navigating the claims process. They also handle several aspects of an insurance claim. From accident or damage reconstruction to negotiations, an insurance lawyer will ensure that their clients do not pay more or receive less than what they deserve. What is an insurance lawyer? An insurance lawyer practices insurance law. They provide legal advice when clients have legal questions related to an insurance claim. Insurance lawyers can also negotiate insurance settlements or...
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