Sentences with phrase «by members of the legal profession»

Positions with Tier 1 and Tier 2 employers which do not require a J.D. or involve the full - time provision of legal services may be eligible employment if they generally require the graduate to use his or her legal training to a significant degree or are often held by members of the legal profession.

Pursuant to Rule 254 (6)(a), information and actions taken by the Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program (COLAP) shall be privileged and held in strictest confidence and shall not be disclosed or required to be disclosed to any person or entity outside of COLAP, unless such disclosure is authorized by the member of the legal profession to whom it relates.

Information is never disclosed to anyone unless such disclosure is authorized in writing by the member of the legal profession to whom it relates.

As a result of national mobility, Canada's law societies have worked with the Federation to adopt consistent rules and practices to ensure that the public is served by members of the legal profession who are held to the same high level of competence and ethics, wherever they practice in Canada.

She is highly respected by members of the legal profession as well as lawmakers and the public — in short, her level of influence can not be understated.

Not exact matches

The writers of the report are, perhaps, most disturbed by the fact that «even when legal, abortion is often prevented or delayed by obstacles to the access of appropriate services, such as the widespread use of conscientious objection, medically unnecessary waiting periods or biased counselling»; and calls on Member States to «regulate and monitor the use of conscientious objection in the key professions, so as to ensure that reproductive healthcare is guaranteed as an individual's right.»

«Having failed to take advantage of relevant statutory disciplinary bodies to purge the bar and the bench of corrupt elements the members of the legal profession have themselves to blame for the harassment of judges by security forces.

A majority of Canadian courts do not publish their decisions on their web site, in part due to the fact that court decisions are routinely screened, commented upon in the form of headnotes and made available to members of the legal profession by commercial publishers.

As was observed by Henry James MP, at another time of unprecedented radical change some 140 years ago, «those who had to frame and introduce a measure of legal reform had sometimes to contend with -LSB-...] with members of the legal profession, who might think that their interests would be affected by any change in the existing system.»

(7) a conflict of interest between the law society's duty to regulate the legal profession so as to make legal services adequately available, and its duty to represent the interests of lawyers, i.e., law societies» regulatory powers conflict with their representative powers, and being elected by their lawyer - members, benchers deal with the problems and complaints of those who elect them;

Because voting is open only to Florida Bar members, Legal Elite lawyers exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession as recognized by their peers.

In terms of the reasonableness of LSUC's decision, the court considered speeches by various benchers of LSUC (i.e., board members), as well as legal opinions designed to guide the benchers and 210 submissions from members of the profession and the public.

Moore Blatch solicitors, which supports many charities and their members, has been awarded tier 1 rankings by one of the UK's leading independent guides to the legal profession, Legallegal profession, LegalLegal 500.

In fulfilling their mandates to protect the public, law societies have implemented an anti-money-laundering regime for members of the Canadian legal profession that respects the fundamental rights of all Canadians as affirmed by the Supreme Court of Canada.»

They may also help improve the reputation of international arbitration, which has been criticised for its lack of transparency (both of the process and the awards) and accountability (of arbitrators and practitioners alike) by some sections of the media and members of the legal profession.

As was very competently illustrated by these layperson panel members, the legal profession has much to learn from those outside our profession who have observed and often, lived the challenges of seeking access to justice.

The Future We are honored — and humbled — by the success we have experienced thus far as numerous business owners, general counsel, and respected members of the legal profession recognize and embrace our innovative and ground - breaking approach to providing legal services.

2 - 23.2 (1) A lawyer must not practise law in an MDP unless (a) the lawyer and all members of the MDP are in compliance with Rules 2 - 23.1 to 2 - 23.12 and the Professional Conduct Handbook, (b) all lawyers who are members of the MDP have obtained express permission under this Division to practise law in the MDP, (c) all non-lawyer members of the MDP are of good character and repute, (d) all members of the MDP agree in writing (i) that practising lawyers who are members of the MDP will have actual control over the delivery of legal services by the MDP, (ii) that non-lawyer members of the MDP will not interfere, directly or indirectly with the lawyer's (A) obligation to comply with the Act, these Rules and the Professional Conduct Handbook, and (B) exercise of independent professional judgement, (iii) to comply with the Act, these Rules and the Professional Conduct Handbook, and (iv) to cooperate with and assist the Society or its agents in the conduct of a practice review, examination or investigation, and (e) all members of the MDP who are governed by the regulatory body of another profession agree to report to the MDP any proceedings concerning their conduct or competence.

As a member of numerous volunteer committees, both inside and outside the legal profession, I'm often struck by the extent to which diversity challenges pervade most every sector.

Organizations like PBP - ATL are rare and small, but keep nonprofits within the law by leveraging the generosity of members of the legal profession.

Howard Law includes attorneys who are continually ranked at the highest levels of the legal profession by other members of the bar and judiciary.

In remarks at last week's annual conference of the state bar association, Justice Barry Albin encouraged members of the legal profession and the public to defend New Jersey's courts against attacks by the other two branches based on dissatisfaction with court decisions.

(1) the foreign lawyer must be a member in good standing of a recognized legal profession in a foreign jurisdiction, the members of which are admitted to practice as lawyers or counselors at law or the equivalent, and subject to effective regulation and discipline by a duly constituted professional body or a public authority; or,

Like the Bluebook, the McGill Guide has the potential to provide the «systematic method by which members of the legal profession communicate» to one another in Canada.

The Bluebook continues to provide a systematic method by which members of the legal profession communicate important information to one another about the sources and legal authorities upon which they rely in their work.»

By making the McGill Guide available virtually everywhere, the likelihood is greater that it will be used by an increasing number of members of the legal profession, especially if its use is reinforced in training programs for judges and lawyerBy making the McGill Guide available virtually everywhere, the likelihood is greater that it will be used by an increasing number of members of the legal profession, especially if its use is reinforced in training programs for judges and lawyerby an increasing number of members of the legal profession, especially if its use is reinforced in training programs for judges and lawyers.

For many years there have been any number of articles, posts, surveys, and research undertaken by many commentators, observers and participants in the legal profession, including members of the judiciary, bringing into question the ethics of the billable hour and what perverse behaviours it encourages and entrenches into firm cultures.

PBO is governed by a board comprised of leading members of the judiciary and legal profession.

Because of this National Competency Profile, all members of the legal profession can practice on a national level, regardless of where they were admitted to the bar and without evaluation by the local law society.

Exclusive to the Martindale - Hubbell Law Directory, ratings are accepted as exceptionally valuable benchmarks by members of the legal community, and testify to the unique and respected position the Law Directory occupies in the legal profession.

Canadian lawyers admit they are in fear of «the possibility of a renewed effort by the federal government to extend the PCMLTFA (Proceeds of Crime — Money Laundering — and Terrorist Financing Act) to members of the legal profession.»

This manual is published in the spring of 2013 by the Gillis W. Long Poverty Law Center of Loyola University New Orleans College of Law to assist members of the legal profession who work to try to make «justice for all» a reality in Louisiana.

He challenged the notion that the resolutions would harm the profession, stating «I would submit that this is an invalid premise — that this is a zero sum game and that nonlawyers will be taking food out the mouth of lawyers... There are substantial unmet legal needs that are not being met by members of the organized bar.»

Racial equity related experiences encountered by racialized and Aboriginal Peoples as members of the Nova Scotia legal profession;

Members of the legal profession are bound by strict «know - your - client» rules to ensure that they are providing advice only to bona fide clients whose identity can be reliably ascertained.

As a result of our intervention to the Senate Committee, the Minister of Justice has provided public assurances that nothing in the Act will compel members of the legal profession to divulge information protected by solicitor - client privilege.

Established by the American Bar Association in 1942 for the purpose of»... Advancement of jurisprudence and the promotion of justice and uniformity of judicial decision throughout the United States, exclusively through education and scientific research in the field of law,» the not - for - profit American Bar Endowment provides unique opportunities for ABA lawyer members to get quality, affordable insurance, through a trusted insurer, while giving back to the good works of the legal profession.

Both solutions will occur because the power of the news media and of the internet, interacting, will quickly make widely known these types of information, the cumulative effect of which will force governments and the courts to act: (1) the situations of the thousands of people whose lives have been ruined because they could not obtain the help of a lawyer; (2) the statistics as to the increasing percentages of litigants who are unrepresented and clogging the courts, causing judges to provide more public warnings; (3) the large fees that some lawyers charge; (4) increasing numbers of people being denied Legal Aid and court - appointed lawyers; (5) the many years that law societies have been unsuccessful in coping with this problem which continues to grow worse; (6) people prosecuted for «the unauthorized practice of law» because they tried to help others desperately in need of a lawyer whom they couldn't afford to hire; (7) that there is no truly effective advertising creating competition among law firms that could cause them to lower their fees; (8) that law societies are too comfortably protected by their monopoly over the provision of legal services, which is why they might block the expansion of the paralegal profession, and haven't effectively innovated with electronic technology and new infrastructure so as to be able to solve this problem; (9) that when members of the public access the law society website they don't see any reference to the problem that can assure them that something effective is being done and, (10) in order for the rule of law, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the whole of Canada's constitution be able to operate effectively and command sufficient respect, the majority of the population must be able to obtain a lawyer at reasonable Legal Aid and court - appointed lawyers; (5) the many years that law societies have been unsuccessful in coping with this problem which continues to grow worse; (6) people prosecuted for «the unauthorized practice of law» because they tried to help others desperately in need of a lawyer whom they couldn't afford to hire; (7) that there is no truly effective advertising creating competition among law firms that could cause them to lower their fees; (8) that law societies are too comfortably protected by their monopoly over the provision of legal services, which is why they might block the expansion of the paralegal profession, and haven't effectively innovated with electronic technology and new infrastructure so as to be able to solve this problem; (9) that when members of the public access the law society website they don't see any reference to the problem that can assure them that something effective is being done and, (10) in order for the rule of law, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the whole of Canada's constitution be able to operate effectively and command sufficient respect, the majority of the population must be able to obtain a lawyer at reasonable legal services, which is why they might block the expansion of the paralegal profession, and haven't effectively innovated with electronic technology and new infrastructure so as to be able to solve this problem; (9) that when members of the public access the law society website they don't see any reference to the problem that can assure them that something effective is being done and, (10) in order for the rule of law, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the whole of Canada's constitution be able to operate effectively and command sufficient respect, the majority of the population must be able to obtain a lawyer at reasonable cost.

In a diverse and rapidly changing legal profession, The Bluebook continues to provide a systematic method by which members of the profession communicate important information to one another about the sources and legal authorities upon which they rely in their work.

Do you think the specialist work of law librarians / information professionals and other members of the legal profession can be replicated by machines?

It Is Hereby Ordered, pursuant to the provisions of NRS 2.120, that the annexed rules be and the same hereby are adopted for the government of the Supreme Court of Nevada and the legal profession in this state; that the same shall be effective on October 15, 1965; that publication thereof be made by the mailing of a printed copy by the clerk of this court to each member of the State Bar of Nevada according to the clerk's official list of membership of such Bar (which will include all district judges) and to each justice of the peace and to each police judge in this state, and that the certificate of the clerk of this court as to such mailing, not less than 30 days prior to October 15, 1965, shall be conclusive evidence of the adoption and publication of such rules in accordance with the provisions of NRS 2.120.

By their nature these laws and codes bind members of the legal profession and do not apply to or restrict disclosure by clients of information and advice provided by external legal advisers at the client's requesBy their nature these laws and codes bind members of the legal profession and do not apply to or restrict disclosure by clients of information and advice provided by external legal advisers at the client's requesby clients of information and advice provided by external legal advisers at the client's requesby external legal advisers at the client's request.

Moreover, all Collaborative lawyers are already licensed and regulated members of the legal profession, and in their role as advocates for their clients, are already duty - bound to adhere to certain professional standards imposed by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

(c) A resident of such judicial district, not a member of the legal profession, appointed by the Governor.

From my perspective, the assumption (as articulated by members of the profession) that visible minority licensees are not relatively disadvantaged is simply incorrect and even though the statement of principles decision has been made, there continues to be resistance within the legal community including pieces in Law Times, The Toronto Star, The National Post, CBC and page 30 of The Middlesex Law Association's December newsletter.

Worse, the arguments that are being put forward, including arguments put forward by Benchers and other leading members of the legal profession, are so clearly wrong, if not intentionally misleading, that they reflect poorly upon both the people making them and the legal profession as a whole.

(2) being content to have the victims continue to pay for a justice system from which the legal profession earns much more than do those taxpayers earn, but LSUC will not perform its duties, as required by s. 4.2 of Ontario's Law Society Act, to provide those taxpayers with an affordable lawyer, and its members with the innovations that enable the production of affordable legal services;

Numerous members of the public and the legal profession came to pay their last respects and were filing by all afternoon long.

As noted by Pratt, «We are privileged to be members of this extraordinary legal profession, and we must never forget what inspired us to join it — the opportunity to help others in need.