National Mentorship Month is underway, and the WSBA is rolling out informative workshops, a free Legal Lunchbox, free MentorLink Mixers, programs for credit, and more. There’s something for everyone, regardless of your area of practice or years in law. Plan to attend one or more of these events. And, throughout the year, you can use […]
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In September, the WSBA hosted a panel entitled “Women, Race and Age: Mitigating Misogyny and Bias in the Legal Profession.” We (Robin Haynes and Linda Fang) were panelists, along with Elaine Edralin Pascua and Onik’a Gilliam. In an effort to continue the conversation, we wanted to share our takeaways from the panel and encourage readers […]
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Congratulations to everyone who passed the July 2016 bar exam! Of the 757 candidates, 533 candidates passed the exam.
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A trial is challenging, exhilarating and exhausting. It can also be an excellent opportunity for a junior associate to learn an incredible amount and gain significant experience in a relatively short period of time. With relentless preparation and with active mentorship, a new associate can maximize his or her early trial opportunities and can be […]
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Law students gain skills and experience through participation Five years ago, I made the very first intake call to a client in the Washington State Moderate Means Program (MMP).
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Sitting on my ancient sagging couch, listening to the police sirens going by, I stared at the pile of loan papers in front of me and felt hopeless. How had I possibly reached a point where I was $68K in student loan debt?
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Attorney Ally Kennedy Garcia offers her tips for gaining a foothold for success in a law firm.
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On Jan. 21, 2016, members from the WSBA’s 28 sections and young attorneys gathered at the WSBA Conference Center to meet and mingle for Open Sections Night. We have the photos!
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The Washington Young Lawyers Committee’s Annual Open Sections Night on Jan. 21 is one personal commitment you can keep.
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The latest fashion tip from our Sartorial Lawyers: A little inexpensive tailoring can take your off-the-rack suit from meh to marvelous.
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