A Practical Law podcast series created for summer and new associates. In each episode, Will McCullough, a Senior Associate Editor at Practical Law, sits down with legal experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities within different practice areas – along with specific skills needed to be a successful legal professional.
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The ABA Career Center's Career Insights Podcast series is designed to explore cutting-edge issues, trends, and practices that impact the legal profession and the lawyers entering and growing in the profession. Each podcast is led by an experienced interviewer who will introduce a subject that is current and will involve leading experts, academicians, and practitioners reacting to the interviewer’s questions.
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Administrative (In)Action? State and local options for student and education-based complaints
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Speakers: Amir Whitaker - Policy Attorney, ACLU of Southern CaliforniaDaiquiri Steele - ABA YLD Assembly SpeakerModerator:Abre’ Conner - Staff Attorney, ACLU Foundation of Northern CaliforniaIn partnership with the ABA YLD Public Education Committee, this talk highlights the steps you can take to file an education-based complaint, the challenges yo…
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Putting Your First Year Exams in Perspective
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First year exams are stressful. Let's consider historical rites of passage, the Ming dynasty Confucian civil service exam, and your upcoming career in an effort to provide some perspective to the process. Hosted by Joshua Jones. (12 minutes, 22 seconds)ABA Legal Career Central
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Antitrust lawyers encounter many situations – from civil and criminal litigation to transactional work. So, attorneys practicing in this area must be versatile. Christian Lorenz, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Antitrust service, discusses what it’s like to practice antitrust law and what skills are required to succeed as an antitrust pr…
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With data breaches regularly making headlines, privacy and security is a concern for many companies. Lindsey Gillespie, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Privacy and Data Security service, discusses what students can expect in this field, in-demand skills and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) certification proce…
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Start-Ups and Venture Capitalists
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Every company starts somewhere. In the development stages, businesses rely on legal expertise to drive business growth. Joe Green, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law's Capital Markets and Corporate Governance group, explains the quarterback role junior attorneys often play in the start-up space, and what students can expect in this practice a…
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The Fight-or-Flight Plight: Staying Calm During Bar Exam Prep
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Special guest podcast by the ABA Section of Litigation! Take less than 15 minutes to hear how to suppress your fight-or-flight response in times of extreme stress, like the bar exam. Our expert in witness preparation, with a background in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, offers essential test-taking and stress-management strategies for bar-tak…
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Character and Fitness - Part 2 of 2
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ABA Legal Career Central's Career Insights podcast is designed to explore cutting-edge issues, trends and practices impacting the legal profession and lawyers entering and growing in the profession. Each podcast is led by an experienced interviewer who will introduce a subject that is current and will involve leading experts, academicians, and prac…
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Did you know that more than 40 percent of all Americans work with a trust and estates lawyer during their lifetime? Samantha Brinn Merel, Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Trusts and Estates service, discusses how she ended up practicing in this area and recommends resources that can help attorneys starting out in this field. Before joining …
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Intellectual Property and Patent Litigation
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What does a career in patent litigation look like? As a previous patent litigation associate, Zach Summers, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law's Intellectual Property and Technology service, discusses life as an “expert handler” and the science behind the practice. Zach also explains the patent bar and how law students can leverage their skil…
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Technology Transactions and Intellectual Property
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As technology advances, there’s a growing need for businesses to develop, protect, and monetize technology and intellectual property (IP) assets. Rakiya Diggs, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law's IP and Technology service, explains technology transactions, including transitioning to an in-house position. Rakiya also recommends courses studen…
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The bankruptcy practice area covers issues involving debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, and other stakeholders with an interest in the debtor's reorganization. Ira Levee, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Bankruptcy service, explores the world of a bankruptcy attorney. Ira also discusses industry players and the link with other prac…
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Character and Fitness - Part 1 of 2
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ABA Legal Career Central's Career Insights podcast is designed to explore cutting edge issues, trends and practices impacting the legal profession and lawyers entering and growing in the profession. Each podcast is led by an experienced interviewer who will introduce a subject that is current and will involve leading experts, academicians and pract…
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Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
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The employee benefits and executive compensation (EBEC) practice area covers topics such as retirement plans and health and welfare plans. Jessica Cherry, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law's EBEC service, discusses her experiences working in two different law firms and offers advice she wishes she had received at the start of her legal caree…
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Where there are employees, there are employment violations. In the #MeToo era, labor and employment (L&E) law is more vital than ever. L&E covers workplace harassment, discrimination, payment of wages, and more. Kate Bally, Director of Practical Law’s Labor and Employment service addresses the everyday chaos, fun and success of being a L&E lawyer. …
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Securities law involves the regulation of the capital markets and capital formation. As a result, a securities attorney can be involved in transactional, regulatory and advisory matters. Christopher Roehrig, a Senior Legal Editor with the Capital Markets and Corporate Governance group at Practical Law, discusses the practice and issues that may ari…
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Corporate and Public Mergers & Acquisitions
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Corporate lawyers are often involved in major decisions, including public mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Barbara Oikle, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Corporate and M&A service, has knowledge of this practice. Barbara discusses tips for succeeding as a corporate attorney, the role of junior associates and the transition from law school…
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Litigation is a common practice area for many new associates. In this podcast, Jessica Brand, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Litigation service, shares her experiences working as a litigation associate. Jessica also offers suggestions for upcoming projects, and recommends helpful resources for junior attorneys. Before joining Practical …
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In addition to substantive expertise, "soft skills" are crucial for attorneys. Soft skills are non-legal skills that help people interact effectively. In this podcast, Jessica Cherry, a Senior Legal Editor at Practical Law, discusses essential soft skills for career advancement and common mistakes lawyers make at the beginning of their careers. Bef…
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