According to Penn State, in 2019 the average cost of tuition at a private law school was $49,312 per year. In comparison, out-of-state students at public law schools were about $41,628 per year. While, in-state students at public institutions paid an average of $28,186 per year. With tuition at such a high cost, do law …
These days, the role of a paralegal encompasses many more related fields than it did decades ago that go beyond the law firm. So it’s essential to possess the skills and characteristics that will make you stand out amongst all others at the most prestigious law firms. So what makes a good paralegal? While most …
If you are considering a career in law, you have a long road ahead of you. The education is long, the cost is high, and the road is arduous, to say the least. So in order to be successful, you want to make sure you are making the best choices that will put you on …
Lawyers often have to work very hard to gain an esteemed and trustworthy image. One bad case can sink a lawyer’s career, but there are many famous lawyers in history that have accomplished a great deal to make it on the most famous lawyers in history list. Lawyers who go down in history often had …
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The Roaring Twenties was known for its booming economy, prosperity, and elaborate party scenes, but it was also a time filled with organized crime and murder. The ratification of the 18th Amendment brought the Prohibition Era which led to mobsters jumping at the opportunity to start bootlegging and speakeasy businesses. The decade was also known …
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Last week I watched a documentary about the different kinds of laws we have here in the United States. One topic that was covered very briefly was martial law. I realized that this was a type of law that I didn’t know much about, leading me to ask: what are the types of martial law? …
When it comes to domestic abuse, it has no boundaries. It doesn’t matter what sex, race, socioeconomic status, or religion you practice. It can happen to anybody, and it happens a lot. When a person is abused by someone they are in a close personal relationship with, it can be quite frightening. It leaves its …
Last week I was browsing videos on YouTube and watched a few that were all about Earth day. One of the things they covered in the videos was the role of environmental laws and how they impact things that we do over the course of our day-to-day lives. This made me want to learn more, …
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Falsifying evidence by anybody is a serious offense and can result in the wrong person serving prison time for a crime they didn’t commit. Over a 30-year period, researchers found that out of 2,400 convictions of people sent to prison who were later found to be innocent, 35 percent were discovered to have involved some …
I have a sister that’s a lawyer. She works in nonprofit law, not something I would consider dangerous. Then I started thinking of the lawyer movies I’ve seen, like The Firm and The Pelican Brief, and I started to wonder, is being a lawyer dangerous? Research seems to say that incidents of violence against lawyers …
Stockholm syndrome is a psychological response typically displayed in victims of kidnapping, hostage situations, and abuse. Though Stockholm syndrome is still being heavily studied and is not yet officially considered a disorder, most psychologists and other medical professionals agree that it is likely an emotional and behavioral coping mechanism victims develop to adapt to and …
Celebrity Lawyers become famous for a variety of reasons. They may become authors, legal analysts, or reality show participants. Some lawyers become famous simply for being a lawyer but this is usually due to representing celebrity clients or working on highly publicized cases. Whatever the reason for their fame, celebrity lawyers quickly become household names. …
I went to dinner with a friend last week, and she told me she’s looking for a new career. She’s interested in work that involves the law but doesn’t want to go to law school due to both the time commitment and the cost. We tossed around a few ideas, including the possibility of working …
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In today’s society where you hear about all the different types of crimes committed each day, whether it be a robbery or an assault, have you ever wondered what is a victimless crime and what are some examples of victimless crimes? There are several examples of a victimless crime, but here are a few of …
Many factors determine why a person decides to commit a crime. Some people believe that the benefit outweighs the risks involved. Others seem to have no fear of the consequences of their actions should they get caught. There are also many reasons why another person in a similar situation chooses not to commit a crime. …
Oligarchy is defined as “government by the few.” It is a form of government characterized by the rule of a few people. The oligarchs usually share a common trait such as wealth, nobility, religion, education, ethnicity, political ideology, military control or family. Oligarchy can be contrasted with monarchy which is a government with a single …
