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Your legal resume is the most pivotal career document you’ll ever create. This essential page serves as your first impression and credentials summary to prospective employers. A polished, professional resume can unlock your dream job, while a mediocre one can derail your candidacy. That’s why all law students and lawyers should invest significant time honing…
Continue reading ›Introduction To The Law Job Interview Landing a job at a law firm is highly competitive. Top firms receive thousands of applications for just a handful of open positions. To stand out from the stack and ace your law firm interview, careful preparation and research are essential. This article will provide tips and strategies for…
Continue reading ›Do you want a career helping lawyers prepare for court cases? Then becoming a legal case manager may be a great job for you! Legal case managers work at law firms and help lawyers get ready for upcoming trials and hearings. They do important tasks like: If you’re interested in the law and like to…
Continue reading ›Real estate fraud refers to illegal activities that take advantage of the real estate market for financial gain through deception and manipulation. It can take many forms, from mortgage fraud to flipping schemes to predatory lending practices. With real estate being such a major asset and avenue of wealth creation for many, it unfortunately also…
Continue reading ›The terms “attorney” and “lawyer” are often used interchangeably, but technically, there is a difference between the two. While both must have generally completed law school and passed the bar exam, lawyers provide legal advice and legal counsel, while attorneys do the same but also are more active in the courthouse. Not all lawyers and…
Continue reading ›Domestic violence remains a widespread issue affecting millions of families across the United States each year. While rates have declined in recent decades, domestic violence continues to shatter lives and tear families apart. In California alone, law enforcement responded to over 160,000 domestic violence calls in 2020. Over 15,000 victims obtained restraining orders from alleged…
Continue reading ›The age of consent in California is 18 years old. This means that generally, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to engage in sexual intercourse with a minor (someone under 18), even if the intercourse is consensual. What is the Age of Consent? The age of consent is the minimum age…
Continue reading ›Public intoxication is a misdemeanor offense in California that can result in jail time, fines, and other consequences. Being convicted of public intoxication can go on your criminal record and negatively impact future job prospects and other opportunities. While a first-time offense may only result in a fine, repeated convictions or additional charges like disorderly…
Continue reading ›For over 40 years, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has been a powerful force shaping efforts to curb drunk driving in America. Originally formed in 1980 as a grassroots movement led by grieving mothers mourning children killed in DUI crashes, MADD quickly developed into an influential advocacy group campaigning for tougher laws, heightened awareness, and…
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