To play this very difficult role, in - house lawyers need support and resources beyond
substantive legal training.
My first pro bono cases were through nonprofit organizations which provided me with
substantive legal training and allowed me to meet very inspiring legal professionals and amazing clients.
But, without
the substantive legal training, constant updating of legal precedents, and legal work experience dealing with dozens, hundreds or thousands of injury cases non-lawyers will miss important deadlines in the ICBC and tort claims or fail to make relevant arguments, or worse.
The next highest priorities for the future are lawyer orientation / integration and
substantive legal training.
Not exact matches
The DOT's Honors Attorney Program has been an excellent combination of practical
legal training and
substantive legal work.
Upon arrival, McCague Borlack's students participate in a multi-day comprehensive orientation, including computer skills
training, introduction to the firm's basic policies and procedures, and a series of seminars on various
substantive and practice matters including
legal research, docketing, file and practice management; and motions.
Every effort is made to expose summer associates to all aspects of the firm's practice by receiving
substantive legal work, professional
training and networking opportunities.
An integrated, practical approach, including multidisciplinary skills
training, should be incorporated into
substantive curricula to provide «translational knowledge» — the ability to turn critical knowledge of
legal concepts, regulatory processes, and
legal culture into actual problem - solving ability in practice.
Mark has taught and written extensively on Collaborative Practice, dispute resolution, and
substantive legal matters, and conducts
trainings throughout North America and abroad.
The companion course I taught included coverage of the
substantive law in the major
legal research assignments in the first - year course, sessions on working with upper - level students and scholarly
legal writers, and advanced
training in working with non-native English speakers.
Public - interest fellowships offer a unique combination of
substantive responsibility,
training, and the chance to make meaningful contributions at the very start of your
legal career.
And because of the insidious nature and the significant liability risks of sexual harassment, managerial and supervisory
training is arguably most effectively delivered by external trainers, in a
substantive depth, ideally including sessions by each of a
legal, workplace and health professional with relevant expertise, customized to the workplace and the policy.
Developed by Ross Fishman, CEO of Fishman Marketing, one of the
legal profession's most - popular presenters on Marketing and Ethics CLE topics, you'll find speakers who can discuss lawyer marketing
training, law firm retreats, national MCLE, Ethics, law firm management, and
substantive legal issues.
• Analyzed a wide range of complex commercial contracts, predominantly Master Software License Agreements and SaaS agreements • Co-led group that spearheaded initial beta testing and provided
substantive feedback regarding proprietary online contract analysis and management system •
Trained and mentored less experienced colleagues on use of the system and overall contract analysis procedures and workflow processes;
train new mentors on mentoring process and procedures • Provided actionable and
substantive feedback regarding ways to improve workflow processes • Participated in and periodically lead weekly
training «rounds» discussing
substantive legal issues raised by contract analysis • Gained understanding and familiarity with a variety of contracting terminology, analyses, and structures
Paralegal — Duties & Responsibilities Provide excellent
legal and administrative support in a fast paced, high intensity law firm environment Perform
legal research and document preparation such as affidavits, contracts, and correspondence Discover and analyze applicable case law, statutes, codes, and influential secondary sources Develop experience with civil litigation including employment, contract, real estate, and business law Responsible for pretrial preparation such as exhibit organization and documentation Manage client case files in company electronic filing system resulting in accurate and organized records Monitor and update firm law library with up to date primary and secondary sources Participate in civil, criminal, and administrative mock trials
Train in all evidentiary, procedural, and
substantive aspects of litigation Proficient in public relations theory, strategy, and comprehensive campaign management Develop and implement communications plans through in depth analysis of client challenges Create brand awareness, corporate identity, logos, signage, special events, and strategic partnerships Oversee company budgets, support staff, contracts, and daily operations
Further, in cases presenting highly complex
legal concerns, divorce mediators (even very experienced lawyer -
trained divorce mediators) may lack the
substantive knowledge to ask the right questions and assist the parties in their considering workable options.
Mark has taught and written extensively on Collaborative Practice, dispute resolution, and
substantive legal matters, and conducts
trainings throughout North America and abroad.