Family Lawyer

Divorce lawyers communicate in different ways with their clients. Most currently practicing lawyers utilize a variety of communication methods, including phone, email, and so forth. If a divorce lawyer is unwilling to communicate via email, for example, they likely do not utilize technology to his or her benefit (which ultimately keeps your costs down).

Yes, I may be the first person at the law firm that the client will talk to so I must make sure to be precessional and friendly with any client even if some may get angry I need to talk to them and help them know that I understand and I am only trying to help.

I am not too far familiar seeing as I went to school for paralegal I did not learn about corporate law, real estate, nor wills and estates but I am happy to jump in and learn as well as researching everything on my on time.

Divorce lawyers are not permitted to guarantee results, nor can they predict exactly what the overall cost of a particular case will be. However, an experienced divorce attorney should walk you through the different ways that your case will cost less or more. For example, the opposing attorney and/or opposing party’s conduct and cooperation will have a significant impact on the overall cost of the case. Also, ask the attorney about how attorney fees might be paid by the other party.

I really just want to save as much money as I can so I can buy a home with my boyfriend and be able to get married. If we don't have a home to move into after we get married I wouldn't want to move back in with my parents.

Well I was at JBC alone for awhile and I would answer the phones and clients walk ins as well as doing plaintiff claims. I would work on the plaintiffs claims as much as could and when a client would come in to pay rent I would simply stop and help them and continue back with my work as they left, and the same with telephone calls.

I feel one where the workload is not TOO much but not enough. Say I have 12 things due in the next 2, I will still do my best but I can do my best work when say I have around 6-7 due so I can reAlly focus.

I have learned a little about what it will take to be a part of this team. I have also learned how they work and what they would expect from me.

I just do it step by step, I know how to research, I make sure I figure out what I am going to research first and I find that then I will go onto the next, I have not done much researching other than in school or my time at JBC

Hopefully the areas of law you’re interested in fall within practice groups offered at the firm. It is probably a good idea to focus this discussion on a practice group or groups that fall within the clerkship rotations on offer.

Firms are hoping to see that your interests correlate with their practice areas. A question like this is also an opportunity to explain that rogue pass mark from second year.

Lawyers who are experts in their field often teach legal courses and seminars regarding various topics of family law. Typically, top-notch attorneys are involved with teaching continuing legal education seminars.

A client came into the office threatening the receptionist and being very rude and abusive about the progress of his case. I intercede and assertained why he was upset and explained the process to him as best I could. I understand that most individuals understand how the legal process works.

Your interviewer is keen to learn a about you as a person, but your response should not be a straight “I like cycling and tennis.” Instead, it’s a good idea to include the skills you have developed through these extra-curricular activities.

I'm the best candidate because although I may not have experience in corporate law, I am willing to learn and I am a fast learner, I can pick up a new skill or task very easily.

Massachusetts divorce lawyers are required by law to discuss alternative dispute resolution with their clients before filing a 1B divorce case. Make sure the attorney is versed in mediation and other ADR methods to help keep the cost down in your case.

My long term careers goals are to attend law school and pursue a career in internation law. My short terms goals are to learn as much about the law as I can. I want to work for a firm where I can gain real life experience and apply the education that I gained from University where I can grow as an employee.

In high school, I took law in grade 11 and 12 and I loved it, I loved studying and I knew everything on tests. I also loved history but I couldn't see what career I could get with that. I knew I wanted to get into the legal field so I went to college for paralegal and I am not a licensed paralegal I only have the knowledge and I felt that legal assistant was a good way to work in the legal field.

Balance what you’re hoping to gain from the clerkship with the skills you believe you can bring to the firm.