Posts Tagged“law”

What Skills Do Great Lawyers Possess

I was chatting to a friend recently who works at the fantastic Khan Law FirmĀ and we got on to talking about what it takes to become a great lawyer. The reason that I was asking is that I spend a great amount of my time working with young students in schools across Seattle, helping them with their career choices. Many of my students ask me about going into the legal practice and becoming a lawyer and so I wanted to get my friend’s feedback on what it is that makes someone a great lawyer. And so, I thought that I…

Considerations to Make When Selecting a Personal Injury Attorney

If you have had an accident at work, a fall in the street or any injury which was not your fault and caused through the negligence or carelessness of someone else, you will need some legal representation. In order to get the best legal representation you should take the selection process when choosing your attorney very seriously and there are some considerations which you need to make first. Last year I went through this exact experience and was fortunate enough to find a great team of attorneys in Christensen Hymas law firm who handle my case with aplomb. If you…

What are the basics of constitutional law?

If you are about to enter law school, one subject that you will likely have to cover is constitutional law. Essential to the backbone of any stable democracy, these schools value this subject appropriately, meaning that you will have to study it even if you have no plans to specialize in this aspect of the legal profession. Even JD Dukes had to take it, so be ready to take it when you get into law school. What are the basics of constitutional law? This article will go in depth on what you need to know. What is constitutional law? Constitutional…

Is Law School For You?

Choosing to go to law school is an important decision with hefty investments in both time and cost. A career in law can be rewarding on many levels but are the rewards worth the challenges? It is a competitive industry with declining enrollment because of limited job prospects. Law school can be an incredibly rewarding experience that can create abundant professional opportunities, but it is certainly not the best path for everyone. Speaking with current law students, professors and practicing attorneys such as Jonathan Bunge will help provide you with insights from those with direct experience in the legal profession…

Personal Injury Law: What Exactly is it and Finding a Lawyer for Your Case

You have probably heard of personal injury, but you may never have thought that this would be something that you may qualify for. But you or a loved one was hurt somewhere, and it wasn’t your fault. Is that personal injury? It very well could be. To be exact, personal injury is when you have incurred an injury due to someone else’s negligence. It could have to with an accident in a business, a car wreck injury or even an OSHA violation at work. The incidences are high, and though they are common, you still need to follow protocol if…