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Tuesday 31 May 2011

Advanced law degrees

Advanced law degrees may be desirable for those planning to specialize, perform research, or teach. Some law students pursue joint degree programs, which usually require an additional semester or year of study. Joint degree programs are offered in a number of areas, including business administration or public administration.

After graduation, lawyers must keep informed about legal and nonlegal developments that affect their practices. In 2008, 46 States and jurisdictions required lawyers to participate in mandatory continuing legal education. Many law schools and State and local bar associations provide continuing education courses that help lawyers stay abreast of recent developments. Some States allow continuing education credits to be obtained through participation in seminars on the Internet.



"It is unfair to believe everything we hear about lawyers. Some of it might not be true."
- Gerald F. Lieberman

32 comments:

  1. thats a great quote at the bottom, and a nice overall post. good find

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  2. I've always wondered about that especially with new laws and updates to existing laws.

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  3. hmmm yeah ive always wondered how do certain lwayers end up focusing on a specific subject alot

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  4. well i'll be a lawyer in the next life

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  5. I always believe everything I hear about lawyers. lol.

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  6. i dont get how lieberman's quote is funny :/

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  7. My friend and contract lawyer just got CE credits for being on a panel at a big motor sports conference.

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  8. I like the quote at the very end :)

    But great info! I wish I was going into law! I'd be rich :)

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  9. thats a hilarious quote about lawyers aahaha

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  10. how do i know this is true 0.o

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  11. interesting info there, thanks

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  12. I wish they'd continue to take ethics classes.

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  13. I respect anyone who devotes themselves to such a demanding field. As far as judging someone in the field, based on their profession, I have to say I would take it on a case by case basis, as with anyone else.

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  14. Advanced law degrees must be hard stuff to get!

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  15. This is one thing that doesn't surprise me about lawyers, they have professional degrees and every other professional degree has to remain somewhat active.

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  16. That has to result in a lot of studying...

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  17. Wow, that seems right Laws are changing continually it would be wise to keep up with the times

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  18. Constantly keeping abreast of legal changes must be a bother.

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  19. i wonder how much i could make from this
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  20. MORE time in school? that's crazy

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  21. that would suck.. having to take courses after a long time. i will also learn my whole life (computer science - it grows unimaginably fast) but not from courses...

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  22. I can see how keeping up to date with law would be vital, things are always changing.

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  23. A great quote for the wise and well known man gerald f lieberman ;D

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  24. Thanks for this great info!

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  25. this blog is very good mmmm

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