In may 2011, the LAwPRO Board adopted a Corporate social Responsibility (CsR) statement that is based on four principles: a commitment to provide a healthy workplace, respect for the environment, support for the legal community, and support for the larger community in which we live and work. The following is a summary of how LAwPRO… Read More »
Categories: 2012 May/June - Year in Review 2011, Articles, Year in Review
A. Net premiums: $109.7 million Net LAWPRO revenues in 2011 stood at about $109.7 million, about $9 million more than in 2010. An increase in the 2011 base premium to $3,350 per lawyer, and in the number of lawyers insured under the program are major factors affecting the net premium figure for 2011. Excess premium… Read More »
Categories: 2012 May/June - Year in Review 2011, Articles, Year in Review
There isn’t a magic formula for mapping out a career in law. You will make some decisions on where you would like to go, but there are many things outside your control which will impact where you end up. Factors such as economic conditions, personal circumstances, and even a bit of luck will affect the… Read More »
Categories: 2012 Student Issue 1, Articles, Law students/new lawyers, Legal Careers, New Lawyers
On the face of it, interviewing should not be all that difficult – particularly for lawyers. As members of a profession who primarily make their living either writing or speaking, the idea that having a conversation about your interests and abilities in your own profession sounds both logical and easy. But throw the words “job… Read More »
Categories: 2012 Student Issue 1, Articles, Law students/new lawyers, Legal Careers, New Lawyers
These FAQs answer some of the more common questions we hear from newly-called lawyers. The answers will help you determine if you need insurance coverage (or whether you’re exempt) and the steps you need to take to get your LawPRO insurance coverage in place. Read on. What is professional liability insurance? Professional liability insurance is… Read More »
Categories: 2012 Student Issue 1, Articles, Law students/new lawyers, LAWPRO policy, New Lawyers
Law school can be a steep learning curve, and stepping into the world of practice can seem even more daunting. One of the most common complaints I hear from recent graduates is that they feel under-prepared to deal with the day-to-day realities of practice that they are confronting as articling students or recent calls. While… Read More »
Categories: 2012 Student Issue 1, Articles, Law students/new lawyers, New Lawyers
With over 120 million users in more than 200 countries (including at least a million lawyers) and web traffic that ranks it as the 13th most visited site on the planet, LinkedIn is the social networking tool of choice for professionals. LinkedIn can also be useful to law students in a number of ways. First,… Read More »
Categories: 2012 Student Issue 1, Articles, Law students/new lawyers, Legal Technology, New Lawyers
Attracting the best possible lateral associates is critical to a law firm’s ability to maintain its competitive edge, financial leverage, internal succession and future success when candidates approach our firm about a lateral move, they all tend to ask a variation of the following questions: which firm is the best for me? Which will make… Read More »
Categories: 2012 January Employment, Articles, Features, Firm Management, Legal Careers
On the face of it, interviewing should not be all that difficult – particularly for lawyers. As members of a profession who primarily make their living either writing or speaking, the idea that having a conversation about your interests and abilities in your own profession sounds both logical and easy. But throw the words “job… Read More »
Categories: 2012 January Employment, Articles, Features, Legal Careers
Lateral hiring of partners or associates occurs at firms of every size, and is becoming far more common. In addition to reviewing the transferring lawyer’s credentials and suitability, the transferring lawyer and firm will need to identify and deal with potential conflicts of interest that may arise with respect to clients at the transferring lawyer’s… Read More »
Categories: 2012 January Employment, Articles, Conflicts of Interest, Practice TipsLand Acknowledgement
The offices of LAWPRO are located on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples. Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit. LAWPRO respects and acknowledges the histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit nations.
