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The ABA is adding new programs to the Rule of Law in America CLE series. Keep checking our series landing page for new CLE webinars concerning the role of lawyers and courts in defending our constitutional framework and democratic processes. ambar.org/rolia
What lawyers considering rural practice should know: https://bit.ly/4mbdHuC
Embracing GenAI tools can help legal teams achieve proportionality, reduce costs and uphold ethical obligations — but attorneys must remain diligent to avoid hallucinations, privacy breaches and integration costs. Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4rqDUqk
American Bar Association President Michelle A. Behnke: When judges are targeted, the legal profession must respond. Read the full op-ed in Inside Sources: https://bit.ly/4vrzi6i
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The idea of negotiating compensation can make some retreat and leave others feeling anxious. It doesn't have to. As part of the ABA Career Center webinar series, learn key steps to consider before entering compensation negotiations:
https://bit.ly/4mB7QiC
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In legal writing, a clear timeline can make or break your argument. Here’s how you might be losing your reader:
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The ABA isn’t just standing for the Rule of Law, we are standing up AND speaking out. Keep checking for new programs on the critical role that lawyers and courts play in ensuring that the law is applied equally and fairly— regardless of political affiliation, title or position. ambar.org/rolia
Even if you enter the legal profession without much formal work experience, your past roles have helped you build valuable and transferable skills, such as collaboration and time management. Read more:
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How to master the art of writing an effective reply brief: https://bit.ly/4sZaRLY
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Have you explored the ABA’s Member Benefit Library recently? This easy-to-use resource highlights upcoming webinars on your schedule so you don’t miss a thing! Check it out: https://bit.ly/3NZSmY9
When lawyers hear “new beginnings,” they usually think of the first day of law school and the last day in the office.
But there is a third kind of beginning: quiet, powerful and right in the middle of a career: https://bit.ly/47K36B4
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Are your clients really understanding their options, or just nodding along without questions? Here are common communication mistakes lawyers should avoid: https://bit.ly/4tIGV6V
Some lessons really do just have to be learned the hard way: https://bit.ly/480TQJ1
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From man’s best friend to a lawyer’s best partner: https://bit.ly/4oZo98r
Your reputation is everything in litigation. Learn 10 actionable tips from experienced litigators on building trust, mastering the rules and setting up a practice that lasts. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4bDoPgk
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Has the rapidly changing legal market led you to explore new job opportunities? Find jobs and resources for your search at the ABA Career Center: https://bit.ly/4p9Aat3
Learn about the path to a high-impact IP law career in this podcast episode: https://bit.ly/3L0iC3F
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Law librarians are pushing back on the idea that generative AI will replace them. Instead, they’re embracing it to better support law students, law firms and courts. Read more: https://bit.ly/3QdfiUO
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Stare Decisis is a Latin term meaning “let the decision stand” or “to stand by things decided,” and it is a foundational concept in American law. Here is how it works and what it means in practice: https://bit.ly/4qUlsGs
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The American Bar Association is proud to announce it will award John M. Rosenberg, holocaust survivor and longtime civil and human rights activist, the ABA Medal during the ABA Annual Conference in Chicago in August. Learn more about Rosenberg: https://bit.ly/4bUizQc
You need to advocate for yourself as strongly as you do for your clients. It's not a weakness to seek accommodations for a disability. Read our practical guide to getting what you need to perform at your highest level:
https://bit.ly/4t8CgLD
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Hear how embracing the "Punk Rock Principle" can help lawyers thrive, stand out and find happiness in their legal practice: https://bit.ly/4dWtjA7
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Law school isn’t easy, and for someone with a disability, it’s even more challenging. A University of North Dakota law student shares her experience navigating law school after a life-changing accident: https://bit.ly/47C9lGX
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In Trump v. Barbara, SCOTUS considers if President Donald J. Trump’s executive order regarding birthright citizenship violates the Fourteenth Amendment. Read more about the case: https://bit.ly/4uZldNt
Ready to take the next step? Visit the ABA Career Center for job postings, interviewing tips and more:
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Listen to this podcast episode about the American Bar Association's Rule of Law Initiative and its various projects defending the rule of law and internet freedom around the world.
https://bit.ly/3Q0mNOS
The ABA is committed to defending the rule of law and helping lawyers understand the legal implications of executive orders, administrative changes and court rulings. If you have expertise in these areas, we need your voice! Suggest your CLE webinar on these topics: ambar.org/roliaspeaker
Ready to take the next step? Visit the ABA Career Center for job postings, interviewing tips and more: https://bit.ly/4qItUZB
Have you explored the ABA’s Member Benefit Library recently? This easy-to-use resource highlights upcoming webinars on your schedule so you don’t miss a thing! Check it out: https://bit.ly/3NZSmY9