August 06, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Don't Let Your Summer Associates Burn Out—Mentorship Advice for a Lasting Impact"With all of these law students eagerly ready to learn the profession, its important to consider how we can best mentor this group and otherwise facilitate introductions to the practice of law," writes the NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board.
By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board
4 minute read
July 09, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Rhyme and Reason: The Legal and Ethical Challenges of Using Rap Lyrics as Evidence"The portrayal of rap lyrics as literal expressions of criminal intent ignores the longstanding tradition of adopting personas, exaggeration, and hyperbole for artistic effect," writes the NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board.
By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board
5 minute read
February 28, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
OK, Boomer! Tackling the Attorney Generation Gap"Leaders of law firms and legal organizations face a significant challenge when it comes to getting these vastly different groups of people to work well together in order to foster success and promote growth," says the NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board.
By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board
6 minute read
September 29, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Mastering the New Normal: Virtual Interview Tips for the Interviewer and IntervieweeMastering the virtual interview is an important skill not just for law students and young associates, but also for the law firms that are hiring new associates and laterals. First impressions matter, and in today's hiring market, the first impression is the virtual interview.
By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board
5 minute read
August 10, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Supreme Court Should Rule According to Precedent Not PartisanshipHistorically, the general public has been taught that the judiciary is an independent branch of government. However, this ideology seems further from the truth with respect to the current Supreme Court.
By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board
4 minute read
June 23, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Addressing Attorney Mental Health Means More Than Just Taking VacationRecent statistics continue to show that lawyers exhibit high rates of mental health concerns, and we are further alarmed by these statistics among young lawyers.
By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board
4 minute read
May 17, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
The Dangers of Oversharing on Social MediaThe benefits of social media come along with substantial risks that may be in conflict with local ethics rules or create privacy concerns for your clients. One of the most important considerations to keep in mind when navigating the social media landscape is maintaining client privacy and the attorney-client privilege.
By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board
5 minute read
January 23, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
New Jersey Judicial Vacancy Affects Potential Law Clerks"We cannot ignore the impact on recent law graduates in having such a significant number of jobs foreclosed simply because a judge has not been chosen to fill a seat on the bench."
By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board
4 minute read
November 21, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
What the Adnan Syed and Curtis Flowers Cases Highlight About Attorney MisconductWe must continue to hold attorneys accountable and seek different solutions to prevent this type of injustice.
By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board
8 minute read
October 20, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Everything I needed to know to be a lawyer, I learned in law school, right?A greater range of offerings of courses on the business and practical application of legal skills should be offered in law school and as part of CLE programming for young lawyers.
By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board
8 minute read