68-Year-Old Lawyer Finds Purpose Representing Domestic Violence Victims
Elizabeth Barbour, a 68-year-old lawyer in Roanoke, Virginia, switched careers at 54, from hand modeling and real estate to representing domestic violence victims after graduating law school at 57 and passing the bar at her second attempt; she finds this work deeply rewarding.
68-Year-Old Lawyer Finds Purpose Representing Domestic Violence Victims
Elizabeth Barbour, a 68-year-old lawyer in Roanoke, Virginia, switched careers at 54, from hand modeling and real estate to representing domestic violence victims after graduating law school at 57 and passing the bar at her second attempt; she finds this work deeply rewarding.
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32% Bias Score
Systemic Barriers Exclude Disabled Attorneys: A Call for Inclusion
A report by the National Association of Law Placement (NALP) reveals that only 0.53% of attorneys self-identify as having a disability, highlighting systemic barriers and the urgent need for inclusion initiatives in the legal field.
Systemic Barriers Exclude Disabled Attorneys: A Call for Inclusion
A report by the National Association of Law Placement (NALP) reveals that only 0.53% of attorneys self-identify as having a disability, highlighting systemic barriers and the urgent need for inclusion initiatives in the legal field.
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24% Bias Score
Berlin Judiciary Attracts 170 Lateral Entrants Amidst Nationwide Shortage
Over the past five years, Berlin's courts and public prosecutor's offices have recruited 170 lateral entrants, exceeding the national average of at least 670, due to a nationwide shortage of judges and prosecutors and upcoming retirements, with Berlin needing to replace over 700 jurists in the next ...
Berlin Judiciary Attracts 170 Lateral Entrants Amidst Nationwide Shortage
Over the past five years, Berlin's courts and public prosecutor's offices have recruited 170 lateral entrants, exceeding the national average of at least 670, due to a nationwide shortage of judges and prosecutors and upcoming retirements, with Berlin needing to replace over 700 jurists in the next ...
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24% Bias Score
Cyberattack Targets Lawyer in Hague Explosions Case
Lawyer Gerard Spong, representing a suspect in the Hague explosions, reported a cyberattack involving a threatening email and over 10,000 subsequent emails, prompting a Public Prosecution Service investigation.
Cyberattack Targets Lawyer in Hague Explosions Case
Lawyer Gerard Spong, representing a suspect in the Hague explosions, reported a cyberattack involving a threatening email and over 10,000 subsequent emails, prompting a Public Prosecution Service investigation.
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36% Bias Score
"Lawyer's 100-Day Trial: A Fight for Humanity in Mazan Rape Case"
"Béatrice Zavarro, a lawyer, defended Dominique Pelicot in the Mazan rape trial, lasting over 100 days, focusing on her client's humanity, not avoiding a potential 20-year sentence; the verdict is expected on December 19th or 20th."
"Lawyer's 100-Day Trial: A Fight for Humanity in Mazan Rape Case"
"Béatrice Zavarro, a lawyer, defended Dominique Pelicot in the Mazan rape trial, lasting over 100 days, focusing on her client's humanity, not avoiding a potential 20-year sentence; the verdict is expected on December 19th or 20th."
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68% Bias Score
670 Lawyers Join German Courts, Addressing Personnel Shortages
At least 670 lawyers joined German state courts and prosecution offices in the past five years, addressing a 2,000-position shortage and upcoming retirements; Berlin saw the most lateral entrants (170).
670 Lawyers Join German Courts, Addressing Personnel Shortages
At least 670 lawyers joined German state courts and prosecution offices in the past five years, addressing a 2,000-position shortage and upcoming retirements; Berlin saw the most lateral entrants (170).
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44% Bias Score