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Need Files From Clients? Try AirDropper

Randall Ryder — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:00:10 +0000

Using Dropbox or another cloud-based storage service is a great way to start a paperless office. A recurring problem, however, is when clients need to get you documents quickly. A simple solution is to have them fax you documents. You can easily scan them, turn them into PDFs, and stick them in your online storage. [...]

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Lexmark Platinum Pro905 “SmartSolutions” All-in-One

Sam Glover — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:35:26 +0000

Lexmark has identified lawyers as a great fit for its SmartSolutions line of printers and all-in-ones, so it sent me its Platinum Pro905 all-in-one inkjet to try. The SmartSolutions line of printers and all-in-ones is basically an attempt to turn your printer into an iPhone. Which turns out to be surprisingly useful, actually. Overall, the [...]

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Use Gmail For More Than E-Mail

Randall Ryder — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:22:08 +0000

Right after I wrote a post about enhancing Gmail’s usefulness, they added more goodness. Now you can make phone calls from Gmail without a Google Voice number. You can also download a free extension called Rapportive that shows the email sender’s digital profile. Make calls from inside Gmail On the left of your Gmail browser, [...]

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When To Return a Client’s Fee

Allison Shields — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:00:45 +0000

A lawyer recently faced a situation in which she had agreed to represent a client at a hearing, had collected the fee in advance and made arrangements to meet the client at another location before the hearing. The lawyer prepared for the hearing and went to the agreed-upon meeting place, but the client did not [...]

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Should Law Schools Become Trade Schools?

Randall Ryder — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:00:55 +0000

There are numerous posts on Lawyerist about whether applying to law school is a good idea. The legal economy simply cannot provide jobs for the number of students graduating each year. On top of the that, many schools provide students with little to no practical skills, making a solo career difficult, if not impossible, right [...]

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The Importance of Tuning Out

Randall Ryder — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:00:22 +0000

Smartphones, email, social media marketing and laptops have made people tethered to the digital realm. I am about as big a technology user as you will find, but I also realize the importance of tuning out and unplugging. Technology is hard on your brain More than likely, technology has evolved much faster than the human [...]

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Make the Most of 3L: Practice, Practice

Laura Bergus — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:00:11 +0000

While most returning third-year law students’ schedules are set for the semester, there’s still time to harness practical opportunities this year. Wherever you’ve spent your summers, the last year of law school may be your last chance to practice practicing law. Many students and employers lament the lack of practical education at law schools. But [...]

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Take a Personal Interest in Public Interest Work

Randall Ryder — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:00:02 +0000

I just wrote a post about whether the solo-small realm is better than working at a big firm. Another crossroads that many lawyers encounter is working for a big firm or doing public interest work. According to a recent article, more attorneys are choosing public interest work over a gig at a big firm. Helping [...]

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Amplify Google Scholar with CiteStack

Randall Ryder — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:00:42 +0000

Many solo-small attorneys elect not to pay for Lexis or Westlaw and instead uselLower cost alternatives like Fastcase (free with bar membership) and Google Scholar (always free). When I am researching I tend to use both Scholar and Fastcase, but CiteStack may tip the scales in favor of Google Scholar. How it works The majority [...]

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Need Files From Clients? Try AirDropper

Lexmark Platinum Pro905 “SmartSolutions” All-in-One

Use Gmail For More Than E-Mail

When To Return a Client’s Fee

Should Law Schools Become Trade Schools?

The Importance of Tuning Out

Make the Most of 3L: Practice, Practice

Take a Personal Interest in Public Interest Work

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Amplify Google Scholar with CiteStack