Young Lawyers Advisory Board

August 06, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"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

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July 09, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"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

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February 28, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"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

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September 29, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Mastering 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

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August 10, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Historically, 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

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June 23, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Recent 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

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May 17, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

The 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

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March 20, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

In 2021, women made up almost half of all associates, but numbers fell quickly when it came to partnership. Only 26% of partners are women and only 4% are women of color.

By Young Lawyers Advisory Board

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February 24, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Tyre Nichols' death is one of many instances where police conduct led to a Black person's death, writes the Young Lawyers Advisory Board.

By Young Lawyers Advisory Board

4 minute read

January 23, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"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

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