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WHAT THEY DON’T TEACH YOU AT LAW SCHOOL X: THE BEST OF THE REST

January 20, 2017 · by gexall · in Civil Procedure, Conduct, Members Content

This series started as a series of tweets from a (cold) train station early last Friday morning. It is fitting I finish it on a Friday evening.   Much ground has been covered and we have gathered advice from around…

WHAT THEY DON'T TEACH YOU AT LAW SCHOOL IX: IF THEY SAY IT'LL BE "GOOD EXPERIENCE FOR YOU" - WATCH OUT...

WHAT THEY DON’T TEACH YOU AT LAW SCHOOL IX: IF THEY SAY IT’LL BE “GOOD EXPERIENCE FOR YOU” – WATCH OUT…

January 20, 2017 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Bundles, Case Management, Civil evidence, Members Content, Useful links

Here we have most (but I can’t guarantee all) of the tweets given on what they don’t teach you at law school. You will see it is an eclectic mix.  The advice given can be world weary but, for the…

WHAT THEY DON'T TEACH YOU AT LAW SCHOOL VIII: BUNDLES, COURTESY & MINTS

WHAT THEY DON’T TEACH YOU AT LAW SCHOOL VIII: BUNDLES, COURTESY & MINTS

January 20, 2017 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Members Content, Useful links

This is the second review of guidance to young lawyers given on Twitter. There is lots of interest here.  Some common themes appear to be: bundles; courtesy; be very nice to court staff; manage client expectations;  don’t work too hard….

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