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UPDATE: Law Schools Begin Discussions with Law Firms After Open Letter on Antisemitism

While not commenting publicly, some top law schools have been in discussions with law firms about preventing further incidents of antisemitism on campus, sources say.
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Israel-Hamas War Inflaming Tensions in Canada's Legal Profession

Open letters, debates over free speech, and feelings of compromised safety are increasing a sense of antisemitism and Islamophobia.
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Big Law Firms Call on Top Law Schools to Condemn Anti-Israel Protests, Harassment

A group of 24 leading Big Law firms implored law schools to reign in "anti-Semitic activities" on campus as Israel's response to the Oct. 7 attacks draws protest worldwide.
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Mishcon Helps Fund Higher Education Scholarships for Women from Low-Income Nations

The move marks the first social mobility effort for the firm across its U.K. and Asia offices.
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Winston Rescinds Offer to Summer Associate Who Emailed Letter Blaming Israel for Hamas Attack

Ryna Workman, president of NYU Law's Student Bar Association, wrote that 'Israel bears full responsibility for this tremendous loss of life,' according to screenshots of a message posted widely on Tuesday.
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How 11 Major Law Firms are Joining Forces to Maximize AI Use

They are working with law firm training provider SkillBurst to develop materials that give legal professionals "the basics" on how to effectively use these emerging tools.
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Toronto Law School to Return $450,000 Donation to Amazon Amid Criticism Over Transparency

The money to fund research on antitrust and competition issues came at a time when the Canadian government has been taking a hard look at the anti-competitive conduct of e-retailers.
4 minute read

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'It Wasn't an Easy Childhood. But These Experiences Have Shaped Me'

To mark Social Mobility Awareness Day 2023, Pinsent Masons paralegal Renell Harding shares his story of how he ended up pursuing a career in law—despite having no fixed address for many years earlier in life.
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Return to Office Is a Focus for Mentoring, but Training Gaps Have Existed for Ages

Some tweaks law firms are making — such as tying compensation to attendance and training — are meant to address both pre- and post-pandemic concerns.
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Hot Tips for Summer (Associates)

Law students and summer associates don't know what they don't know, so here are a few tips to help those stepping into a firm for the first time.
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