If you had to draw a picture of an attorney, what would it look like? How would your drawing of a male attorney compare to one of a female attorney? I love emoji. I admit it. And while they are fun, some academics are contemplating whether emoji may develop into a new language altogether and change our […]
By David G. Omer Law school is a strange creature. You spend three long years sacrificing your sleep, your credit rating, your relationships, and your sanity. In return, you get the opportunity to take the bar exam and start a career where you get to challenge yourself every day, help countless people, and maybe even make […]
By M. Rebecca Hendrix Everyone should do pro bono work during law school. While I could discuss at great length the merits of helping others, the focus of this article is how pro bono helps law students themselves. Pro bono opportunities strengthen students in the classroom and eventually in a career. Practical skills, networking experience, and […]
By Aaron Lindquist When attending an out-of-state law school, the stress of job searching can make you wish you had the ability to click your heels three times to return home like Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz.” As a recent law school graduate and licensed North Carolina attorney, I can say that there are options […]
Matthew D. Quinn is a 2009 graduate of the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University. He practices with the Law Offices of F. Bryan Brice Jr. in Raleigh. Q: What kind of law do you practice? A: I have a general civil litigation practice. I typically, but not always, represent the plaintiff. […]
Jessica B. Heffner is a 2013 graduate of the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University. She practices with Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP in Raleigh, NC. Q: What kind of law do you practice? A: My practice includes all aspects of North Carolina family law including absolute divorce, child custody, child […]
For a quick look at everything you need to know about networking in a nutshell, from the NCBA’s Law Student Resources Committee, check out the Networking Advice For Law Students tip sheet.
When was the last time you checked your phone? Was it in the last hour? The last 15 minutes? The last 5? Are you reading this article on your phone right now? Chances are, if you’re a Boomer or a Millennial, you check your phone more than 20 times a day (even during meal times). […]
I recently received an email from a reader who asked if I knew of any good resources on drafting legislation. At the time, nothing specific came to mind, and I made a note to myself to do some investigating when time permitted. This week, time finally permitted. I always start these investigations by looking through […]
The leak of the Panama Papers has done more than reveal the underbelly of the international tax-dodger trade. This massive security breach, the biggest document leak in history, also serves as a wake-up call for lawyers and law firms about our responsibility to keep client information confidential. The files, leaked to the International Consortium of […]