A guide to digital technology forensics that explains how to determine what evidence to ask for, evidence might be that could be discoverable, and the methods for getting to it including relevant subpoena and motion language. It provides an overview of the digital forensics.
Guides students comprehensively through legal writing, and addresses a range of examining methods, from questions to final essays and problem answers. This book considers how to deconstruct essay and problem questions and how to conduct and apply legal research to answer set questions.
Written by a lawyer and a third year law student, this guidebook helps prospective law students make their first steps into the legal profession. It covers every stage of applying to law school, from the first inquiries to completing the application process. Divided into three parts, the first section discusses choosing law as a career.
Maps the complex regulatory environment in which the legal profession in England and Wales operates in the twenty-first century. This book offers an overview of how the professional ethic of lawyers has been constructed and where its sources of ideals, organisation, power and culture are located.
Looks at the effect of the economic slowdown and shows how your firm can deal with the immediate problems it may face. This book shows how effective financial management can help you to stabilise your business. It also looks forward to the upturn, suggesting how your firm can position itself to take advantage of the potential opportunities.
Demonstrates why the future of the law is digital. This book shows why and how IT is radically altering and will alter further the practice of law and the administration of justice. It explores the implications, opportunities, and challenges presented by the information society as it changes how law will be practised and justice administered.
Misunderstandings and jargon prevent many from seriously considering a career as a barrister in the belief that such a career is not for them or that they are not for it. This title explains the traditions, terminology and institutions of the Bar, and what it is actually like to be a barrister.
Presents a picture of the modern judiciary in England and Wales. This title helps us learn that not only do the old stereotypes not hold, but that modern 'baby boomer' judges are more representative of the people they serve and that the reforms are working. It also gives a glimpse of the modern courtroom which shows a legal system under stress.
This practical volume provides detailed advice on the pros and cons of accepting salaried or equity partnership. Written by young solicitors who have recently become partners, it tells you what to ask, what to look for and what you can realistically expect when going into partnership.
This collection of essays is based upon papers delivered at a conference in Brisbane in August 1993. The essays range widely over the results of an empirical study of ethical dilemmas in legal practice and matters concerned with contemporary legal practice in the UK, Australia, and the USA.
Giving an insight into the legal profession, this book shows how to avoid the traps that new lawyers frequently fall into, from getting into law school without getting into debt to finding a suitable position as a graduate. Containing narrative stories, it is useful for anyone interested in a career in the law profession and how to survive in it.
Draws together a variety of important rules and regulations that affect solicitors. Written from the practitioner's perspective, this handbook provides expert commentary on the practical reality of the regulatory and disciplinary environment in which solicitors operate and discusses the relevant decided cases in the field.
Presents comprehensive precedents to assist the private client adviser tackle the range of issues affecting the elder client. This title includes chapters that take account of major developments including: Mental Capacity Act 2005; Health and Social Care Act 2007; and, Case-law changes.
Explains how the law regulates the sharing of information. This book also explains the obligations imposed on public authorities, private organisations, and individuals by the key legal provisions. It explores the basic administrative principles underpinning public authority information sharing.
Misunderstandings and jargon prevent many from seriously considering a career as a barrister in the belief that such a career is not for them or that they are not for it. This book explains the traditions, terminology and institutions of the Bar, and what it is actually like to be a barrister.
Takes account of changes to the Solicitors' Accounts Rules up to 31st March 2009. This book includes the introduction of obligations for the prompt return of surplus client funds and reporting to clients if funds are retained, as well as provisions to enable solicitors to deal with the withdrawal of smaller residual client balances.
A guide to the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT). Designed for students, this book includes: details of how the test is used by admissions tutors; analysis of results; five sample tests; answers, explanations and analysis of question styles; a guide to approaching essay questions; advice on improving language skills; and contact details.
Elizabeth Cruickshank has interviewed 28 women solicitors, barristers and judges, each recognized as outstanding in her profession. They talk eloquently about what the law means to them, why they chose the law and the routes they took to their present positions.