Want a say in the future of the Illinois judicial branch? The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) requests feedback from the Illinois legal and judicial communities on priorities for the Illinois Judicial Conference (IJC). The input will be used to develop a strategic agenda for the recently reconstituted IJC. In September 2018, the […]
A recent study of roughly 37,000 licensed lawyers across the U.S. found that nearly half (47.5%) screened high for work-related burnout and 41.1% said that time in the legal profession had been detrimental to their mental health.
The legal technology company Clio once again played “secret shopper” for its 2024 Clio Legal Trends Report. And once again, it reported dismal results on how law firms are doing on first impressions.
A new study from the American Bar Association’s Task Force of Law and Artificial Intelligence found that most law students are being taught how to use artificial intelligence (AI) in the practice of law.
Michelle Silverthorn, an attorney, author, and Founder & CEO of Inclusion Nation, describes allyship as “an active and consistent effort to use your privilege and power to support and advocate for people with less privilege.” Attorneys are presented with countless opportunities to be allies in their workplaces, courtrooms, and personal lives. But the challenge lies in moving from the intention of being a good ally to actually taking action to be one.
Lawyers can learn a lot about civility and sportsmanship from these student-athletes. Like athletes, attorneys often practice in inherently adversarial arenas. However, instead of resorting to uncivil tactics to overpower the opposition, lawyers should draw inspiration from the way sportsmanship is increasingly being elevated in college sports, even amid intense rivalry and competition.
The Illinois Supreme Court Learning Center opened its doors to the public in a grand opening program on September 20, 2023. Located within the Supreme Court building in Springfield, the Learning Center is designed to enhance the visitor experience at the Supreme Court, inform visitors about the impact of the Court on our everyday lives, and demonstrate the ways we shape the court through elections, advocacy, or even joining the legal profession.
The Clio Legal Trends Report aims to equip lawyers and firms with the consumer and employee preferences they need to thrive in these difficult times. Or, as Clio CEO and Founder Jack Newton said during the annual Clio Cloud Conference, to become an “antifragile law firm.”
A recent survey found differences between men and women attorneys concerning the prevalence of stress, substance misuse and attrition. Women are much more likely to report high-stress levels, risky drinking behavior, and a desire to change careers.
