Stare Decisis is a Latin term meaning “let the decision stand” or “to stand by things decided,” and it is a foundational concept in American law. Here is how it works and what it means in practice: https://bit.ly/46PjNua
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Stare Decisis is a Latin term meaning “let the decision stand” or “to stand by things decided,” and it is a foundational concept in American law. Here is how it works and what it means in practice: https://bit.ly/46PjNua
In a webinar hosted by the ABA Career Center, two attorneys share practical strategies for a successful career transition, including how to hone your expertise, understand your employer's business model and showcase your value in a new role. Watch it now: https://bit.ly/4y5aj9T
Join us Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. EST for a webinar covering six tips to improve your legal writing, including planning and organizing, avoiding passive voice and using AI effectively and ethically. Register today:
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Happy International Day of the Girl! Today recognizes the rights girls deserve and the challenges they face on their path to womanhood.
October is ADHD Awareness Month. For law students with ADHD, success in law school is absolutely within reach. One law student shares her experience navigating the unique challenges of law school with ADHD and offers practical advice for fellow neurodivergent students: https://bit.ly/4ASH24d
Law school can be a challenging and stressful time. Today on Law Student Mental Health Day, here are resources to help you get through it: https://bit.ly/4rDu5Hc
The value of a JD beyond legal practice: https://bit.ly/4qm3gqo
Listen to a special roundup episode of the Law Practice Today podcast revisiting three conversations from this year focused on strengthening your visibility, relationships and brand: https://bit.ly/4cUQ5r1
Today is the last day of ABA 1L Week and your last chance to receive an exclusive ABA 1L Survival Kit when you join the ABA. Set yourself up for success in this new chapter and throughout your legal career. Join today: https://bit.ly/4dfx42A
Do you know where to vote on Election Day? Many states offer online services to help you find your polling place. Others provide contact information for local election officials who can help you determine where to vote. Visit the ABA Election Center to find your polling place: https://bit.ly/4hrC994
Transactional work can be intellectually stimulating and client-facing. But it comes with pitfalls. Here's how to overcome them: https://bit.ly/4pciNXE
Learn how to draft an effective settlement offer, including key components, best practices and common pitfalls to avoid: https://bit.ly/4z2SDvM
Ready to take the next step? Visit the ABA Career Center for job postings, interviewing tips and more: https://bit.ly/4qItUZB
As an ABA member, you’ll get access to expert advice from upperclassmen and practitioners, opportunities to build your resume and the chance to connect with leaders across the legal profession. Sign up today and you’ll also receive an exclusive ABA 1L Survival Kit: https://bit.ly/4dfx42A
Leaving an established law firm to go solo can be fulfilling, but it also forces you to renegotiate your ego, expectations and business model. A first-generation lawyer shares what she learned from entering the solo world: https://bit.ly/4iSwZ8H
Four factors poised to shape the risk landscape around consumer data privacy, and how AI can help organizations better understand what’s at risk and address it accordingly: https://bit.ly/4ymtIDr
Has the rapidly changing legal market led you to explore new job opportunities? Find jobs and resources for your search at the ABA Career Center: https://bit.ly/4ryZKbp
We are halfway through ABA 1L Week! Jumpstart your law school career with a free ABA membership, granting you access to a variety of career development resources, leadership opportunities and exclusive law school content. Sign up by Oct 9. to receive an ABA 1L Survival Kit: https://bit.ly/4rAN9pm
Whether you are interested in election law, volunteering in election protection efforts or engaging directly with your community, the ABA Civil Rights and Social Justice Section's Fair Elections Toolkit provides a starting point for meaningful action: https://bit.ly/4rFPSy2
