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Prenatal Abandonment

While my last post focused on pregnancy support, this post focuses on what occurs when fathers fail to provide support, or at least fail to meet the court’s…

Getting Involved in Your NCBA Section: A Case Study

It’s probably fair to say that each attorney wants to be competent in his or her area of practice, but how can you set yourself apart in a particular area…

Salary Negotiations: Previous and Upcoming YLD Events!

As an NCBA Law Student Representative for North Carolina Central School of Law this year, I appreciated the YLD Law Student Outreach Committee hosting…

Call for Nominations – Zoning, Planning, and Land Use Section Award of Excellence

Do you know a land use law superstar? Please consider nominating them for the Zoning, Planning, and Land Use Section Award of Excellence! This award…

The Limits on Pregnancy Support In North Carolina

The financial and physical impacts of pregnancy disproportionately affect women, as biology makes it easier for men to evade their equal responsibility.…

Preparing for the Holidays

Hello, fellow division members, and happy holidays! As we come to the end of December, we have made it through another year together, adjusting to the…

How to Apply for Admission to Federal Courts

Efficiency is a lawyer’s best friend. Below you will find a cheat sheet with information and resources you need to apply for admission to the United States…

Objectivity

In the summer of 2009 I traveled to a small village in the Ramsdalen valley of Norway to shoot a story for 60 Minutes about a group of adventurers jumping off…

Managing Stress During Final Exams

It’s that time of year again – when the library becomes your second home, caffeine becomes your best friend, and many, many law students become acquainted…

Checking In: Dec. 14, 2021

Compiled by Jessica Junqueira Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Adds Brett Lawrence Brett Lawrence has joined Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. He is a member…