Personal statements offer you an opportunity to showcase yourself to admissions officers and provide them with insight into who you are as an individual. Often, the most captivating personal statements feature an overarching theme. My client was able to frame her story about covering Trump rallies as an essay topic Read more
These legal professionals wield immense power in New York’s political environment – City & State’s 2022 Law Power 100 represents them all. Alvin Bragg won one of the fiercest races to become Manhattan’s district attorney and quickly began taking on high-profile cases. Brendan McGuire and Sylvia Hinds-Radix hold key legal Read more
There may come times when your client and an opposing attorney simply don’t get along, to the extent that you want to report their behavior before a grievance committee. New York ethics opinions make it clear that it is your duty to report knowledge of another lawyer’s misconduct if it Read more
Divorce can be an emotionally taxing experience. Seeking legal assistance during this process will ensure it runs as smoothly and legally as possible. An experienced divorce attorney will aggressively advocate on their client’s behalf while safeguarding all legal rights and providing guidance and support during what can be a very Read more
As a client, it can be disheartening to learn that your attorney is dropping your case. But it is important to remember that attorneys have certain responsibilities and duties when representing clients. Reasons an attorney may need to withdraw from a case include: 1. Legal Issues Legal affairs present many Read more
Lawyers are employed by various organizations. Some work for themselves in private practice and earn a regular income; others work for government agencies or non-profits. New York firms are fiercely competitive, with leading “White Shoe” firms often drawing the best law students from universities around the country. Yet workplace culture Read more
Although you should never blindly believe what you read, newspapers, telephone directories, radio and television ads and direct mail can all provide useful resources when it comes to finding suitable attorneys for your case. Many ads also help identify which areas of law the lawyers specialize in. Meet with potential Read more
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Office can assist with various matters. You can file an issue online, call, email, attend events or schedule meetings as needed. The Office of Legal Counsel is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes, defending state proceedings on its behalf, providing advice and opinions when requested by President Read more
Muslim family laws regarding marriage, divorce, inheritance and other issues have profound legal and social ramifications that cannot be overlooked. Those wishing to reform Muslim family laws use various arguments when making their cases. But the most effective approach depends on which Islamic beliefs are being contested, and this article Read more
No one should be unaware of the fact that some fields of law make more money than others, so if you want a career in law it would pay to excel during your 1L year and explore high-earning practice areas as soon as possible. Certain cities provide higher compensation, leading Read more