Ending Mass Incarceration Through Restorative Justice
A big motivator for some individuals to attend law school is the ability to positively influence the communities from which they come. However, what assistance can a lawyer provide for their neighborh...
5 Heinä 201637min
Applying Restorative Justice Concepts to Capital Cases
When it comes to a capital case, prosecuting or defending an individual whose life rests on the verdict can be a personal struggle. How does a lawyer cope with the loss of a client and what restorativ...
5 Heinä 201644min
Substance Abuse and Mental Illness in the Legal Profession
Between 21% and 36% of practicing attorneys exhibit drinking behaviors that could be considered hazardous, harmful, or possibly alcohol dependent. 28% of licensed and employed attorneys are struggling...
14 Kesä 201647min
Marcia Clark on "The People vs. O.J. Simpson," Sexism, and Her Latest Book
Marcia Clark is best known for being the lead prosecutor for theO.J. Simpson murder trial. The former Heisman Trophy Winner wasaccused and found not guilty of the June 1994 death of Nicole BrownSimpso...
2 Touko 201629min
Law School and Depression
20% of lawyers suffer from depression, more than double that of the general population. Beyond that, 60,000 law students suffer from depression by the end of their second year. What resources are avai...
18 Huhti 201642min
How to Land the Right Summer Associates Program
Many law students, upon graduating, find it very difficult to acquire employment in the legal profession straight out of school. Numerous law firms are unwilling to hire recent grads that have no prev...
28 Maalis 201615min
ABA Law Student Division Board of Governors : Year in Review
The ABA Law Student Division serves to not only provide options for students to better engage with their peers but also to provide valuable leadership and career development opportunities. Individuals...
25 Maalis 201633min
Seeding Success: Cultivating YLD Opportunities with Bryan Rogers
The Law Student Division of the ABA provides many young lawyers with invaluable resources, benefits, and leadership opportunities. However, many students who are interested in pursuing a deeper level ...
24 Maalis 201615min
