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Lawyers May Avoid Math — But Financial Literacy Is Non-Negotiable

Many attorneys enter the profession believing they’ve left numbers behind for good. After all, law school trains the mind for…

Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Law—Your Guide to Building an Unshakeable Foundation

At JDJournal, we’re proud to spotlight a crucial pillar of legal excellence: Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Law. This in-depth…

Uncovering Legal Gems: Law Professors Analyze ‘Succession’ for Valuable Lessons

HBO’s “Succession” return this week for its fourth and final season has caused a surge in interest among law professors…

6 Ways Young Associates Can Impress Partners

Ask any seasoned attorney at a law firm, "how can young associates impress partners?" and you’ll hear, "By treating partners…

13 Celebs Who Have Law Degrees

Not everyone with a law degree follows the traditional path. There are a number of people who went through law…

Amazon Employees Are Demanding Paid Sick Leave After Catching the Company Breaking the Law

In violation of county law, the e-commerce behemoth Amazon failed to provide employees with paid sick time — until workers at…

Showing Up: The Difference Between Those Who Get Hired and Advance in Law Firms and Those Who Do Not

Summary: Showing up, both physically and mentally, is the key to success for getting hired and advancing in Law Firms.…

San Francisco Allows for Appeals to State Prostitution Law

Summary: Advocates of prostitution will be allowed another chance to argue why the current state law banning prostitution should be…

Most Abortions Now Legal in Chile

Summary: After losing the ability to have abortions 28 years ago, women in Chile will be able to undergo the…

Oregon Decriminalizes Drug Possession

Summary: Oregon is the latest state to take steps towards decriminalizing drug possession for first-time offenders. Oregon is updating its…

Tiffany Trump Is Headed to Georgetown Law

Summary: The younger of the first daughters will be headed to Georgetown Law in the fall to begin classes towards…

Christopher Cicero Faces Disbarment for Fourth Instance of Misconduct

Summary: After being suspended in 2014 for trying to fraudulently eliminate a speeding ticket against him, attorney Chris Cicero may…