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UB Law offers new professionalism certificate program
The University of Baltimore School of Law is offering a new certificate in professionalism program this semester, intended to boost students’ résumés by showing they have participated in school events focused on technology skills for lawyers, the business of law and lawyer ethics. Assistant Dean Alyssa Fieo said the goal is to show legal employers that […]
Paul Mark Sandler: Tips for young lawyers for a fulfilling career
Each year that you continue to be engaged in our honorable profession, you will assume more responsibilities and the demands placed on you will grow.
Bar none: Is lawyer licensing really necessary?
Fellow Generation J.D. blogger Stuart Hindman wrote a piece a couple weeks ago about the New York Bar’s recent decision to adopt the Uniform Bar Exam. Stuart wondered whether it might be time to remove barriers that prevent us lawyers from moving to states where we are not licensed to practice. I’ll take that one […]
Before you hit “Send” on that email…
The Hillary Clinton email controversy got me thinking: What if my emails were released? Here are five things I do to make sure I wouldn't be embarrassed.
Know your judge and you just might win your case
Knowing your judge’s likes and dislikes is extremely important for trial lawyers, especially for us young lawyers.
Your tone matters
An important aspect of your communication skills that should never be overlooked.
What I learned at the Maryland professionalism course
Occasionally, I am reminded that being an attorney is a privilege.
A different definition of ‘professionalism’
We want more responsibility. We want our own clients, our own cases. We want to call the shots. So how do we get there?
Striving for a perfect alignment
Here are some ways to make sure your character and reputation line up
Taking the high road: How I learned to press “Delete”
Writing a letter or email fueled by anger is almost never a good idea and does nothing to serve your client’s interests.
A firm handshake
I thought I wanted to be a police officer, architect or basketball player. But I have no regrets about becoming a lawyer.
