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AALS to honor Charles Ogletree with the AALS Triennial Award for Lifetime Service to Legal Education and the Legal Profession. Read more in the latest #AALSNews

Drawing from her personal experiences and firsthand observations of the legal challenges faced by young people, Chami Rupasinghe underscores the vital importance of accessible legal education and her commitment to closing the gap for the next generation. https://bit.ly/3Ujmhdi

Did you know that Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno litigator James M. Porfido also serves as an adjunct professor at Seton Hall University School of Law? His most recent practical legal skills course took the Class of 2025 on a thorough exploration of persuasion and advocacy and how these tools are applied across a wide spectrum of legal work. As James noted about his curriculum: “Society has this misconception that good lawyers argue, when the truth is, we are tasked with persuading others to see things from our client’s perspective. The sooner a young lawyer or law student grasps this, - and the veteran practitioner remembers it! - the more effective they will be in their client service and life, in general.” Pictured: Phoenix Burke, Jacob Barth, Victoria Jewula, Shannon Finkelstein, Nicole Beshara, Olivia Tomasula, Hannah Caldwell, Katherine Butler, James M. Porfido. To learn more about the Seton Hall program, please visit https://lnkd.in/gNkCXcvi. To learn more about James, please visit https://lnkd.in/gEEeNVQt. #EinhornBarbarito With you, every step of the way®

In his latest blog, Legal Director Iain Grant discusses the importance of mentorship in the legal industry. He highlights how the shift to remote court hearings has created challenges for new litigators in gaining the hands-on experience and support they need. Iain also reflects on how the lessons he learned from his mentors are influencing the way he now guides the next generation of lawyers. Click the link below to read his full blog, and please share your thoughts in the comments. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4kFAcCh #Mentorship #LegalTraining #FutureOfLaw #Litigation

"Many students come to law school unsure of their path, and it can be overwhelming. Knowing who you are and what you stand for will help you navigate the many options in the legal profession." Read the latest interview with Shivani Parikh (Fordham University School of Law '24) where we discuss the importance of diversity and representation in the legal field, finding your passion in the legal career, and how to build your professional network at the link in bio or here: https://lnkd.in/gpAzZD_k

Did you know? Mentorship can boost your legal career by 40%! 🌟👩⚖️Unlock your full potential with All Rise Mentors today! 📚💼 Check out our website https://lnkd.in/gdQTkxG5 and be part of our email list to never miss out on the latest updates! 💌 #AllRiseMentors #LegalCommunity #LegalMentorship #CareerGrowth #NewLawyers

Shy? Introverted? Socially anxious? Is that a drawback in law school and in the professional practice of law? Professor Professor Heidi K. Brown is Associate Dean for Upper Level Writing at New York Law School. According to her bio on the law school's website, "Inspired by her own experience untangling fear of public speaking during her litigation career, she is passionate about helping law students and lawyers find their authentic lawyer voices and overcome anxiety about Socratic legal discourse and performance-based lawyering tasks." Professor Brown has written and spoken extensively on the topic.  If you are concerned about this, I recommend you watch a YouTube interview where she offers fundamental explanations and advice. The video has quite a long introduction, but the actual interview begins at 15:39. Prof. Brown defines the difference between introversion and social anxiety or shyness beginning at 21:20. Social Anxiety and shyness, she explains, are based on fear of judgment and being critiqued. (That's for sure. I've been there.) I was surprised to hear that one of her methods of dealing with this is ... get ready ... boxing. (30:30) "It's not like we need to fix ourselves. There's nothing wrong with us. We just need some guidance to figure out the best way to do this authentically..." she explains. At 53:30, answering an audience question, Professor Brown addresses networking and interviewing, offering some great ideas for socially anxious people to handle these one-on-one situations.  You can find the N.Y. Law School bio at https://lnkd.in/grHg9nVw. The YouTube interview is at https://lnkd.in/gae9KtYd #LawStudent #LawStudents #PreLaw #LegalEducation #lawschool    

Drawing from her personal experiences and firsthand observations of the legal challenges faced by young people, Chami Rupasinghe underscores the vital importance of accessible legal education and her commitment to closing the gap for the next generation. https://bit.ly/3Ujmhdi

Are you interested to learn what is it like to study law in the Netherlands as an international student? Then read this interview with our alumna Heidi Burrows who shares her experiences in the programme and tells us more about her current job as a barrister in family law. Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights #proudofouralumni #childrensrights #familylaw #LeidenUniversity #LLM https://lnkd.in/ef_EV_85

The air was charged with creativity at the 2024 Law Ambassador Program (LAP) Showcase. Twelve teams of Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Juris Doctor students unveiled their innovative solutions and showcased their potential to transform the legal landscape. The LawCord team built a Discord-based community designed for law students to engage in discussions about legal topics and to network with their peers. Their efforts were specially recognised by the judges at the LAP Showcase. "Whether it's diving into case studies, asking legal questions, or networking with your peers or professionals, LawCord does it all," emphasised team leader Khoa. "It simply empowers law students with opportunities to enhance their academic performance and career in a relaxing yet professional environment." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwms48fW