New lawyers face tough job market
June 22, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryIn June, the National Association for Law Placement released key findings stating 2010 was the worst job market for law school
graduates since the mid-1990s. For graduates whose employment was known, only 68.4 percent obtained jobs that required bar
passage – the lowest number in that category since NALP began collecting data on law graduates in the early 1980s.
MoreEarly intervention for juveniles
June 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsA new law, along with pilot programs, encourage alternatives to keep kids out of courts.
MoreAnnual solo and small firms conference reaches out to law students
June 22, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThis year, nearly 30 students from Indiana law schools attended the Indiana State Bar Association's 10th Solo & Small Firm
Conference.
MoreA century of Indiana lawyers
June 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsPatrick Myers Sullivan became one of the state’s newest attorneys this spring, and in doing so a fourth consecutive
generation in his family entered the legal profession.
MoreJustices rule vehicular flight from police is 'violent' felony
June 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe nation’s highest court affirmed an Indianapolis federal judge’s ruling, finding that someone who flees from
police in a vehicle is committing a “crime of violence” that justifies a longer sentence.
MoreIBA: McGoff Named Chair of Nominating Committee
June 22, 2011
From IBAThe nomination period has begun for the 2012 Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Association, and Kevin McGoff of Bingham
McHale has been appointed to chair the effort.
MoreIndiana Legal Services weathers budget cuts
June 22, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe ILS board has taken cost-cutting steps, which include not renewing staff contracts.
MoreJustices asked to rehear Barnes
June 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court is being asked to revisit a ruling on a person’s right to resist illegal law enforcement entry
into one’s home, and 71 state legislators have signed an amicus curiae brief asking the justices to narrow their decision.
MoreViews shift on use of executions
May 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhat if 1976 hadn’t played out the way it did, and some of the jurists on the U.S. Supreme Court had held the view of
capital punishment at that juncture that they did at the end of their judicial careers? The death penalty may never have been
reinstated.
MoreCounselor classics
May 25, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryFor attorneys who own classic cars, May is a time to shine.
MoreInspiration through loss
May 25, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryCharity founders discuss the origins of their organizations - Kate Cares, Outrun the Sun, and the Joseph Maley Foundation.
MoreStudents push for immigration reform
May 25, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryHouse Enrolled Act 1402 may make tuition unaffordable for some students.
MoreSCOTUS denies Indiana judicial canons case
May 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Supreme Court of the United States has refused to take a case asking whether Indiana’s judicial canons constitutionally
infringe on the free speech rights of those on or vying for seats on the bench.
MoreBicycling barristers
April 27, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryLawyers say fitness and networking are among the perks of traveling to the office on two wheels.
MoreBill expands merit selection
April 27, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryLawmakers consider election vs. selection of Superior county judges in Lake County.
MoreIndiana court official visits Ukraine to discuss court access
April 27, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe trip was a part of an ongoing effort the United States is making to help Ukraine improve its judicial independence and
establish more of a democracy.
MoreEffort seeks to revive citizens' civic interest
April 27, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe message from lawyers, lawmakers, and educators is clear: Civic education is suffering, and along with it, our country.
But no one seems certain how to convince people to care about civics.
MoreLegally preserving history
April 27, 2011
Michael HoskinsReal estate, property negligence, and zoning laws are often utilized to preserve, restore, or protect sites having historic
significance.
MoreAttorneys discuss pros and cons of practicing in 2 states
April 13, 2011
Rebecca Berfanger, Jenny MontgomeryAttorneys in Indiana know that they must meet certain ongoing requirements to maintain their law licenses: CLE hours, and
staying abreast of procedural changes. Why, then, would anyone want to be licensed in two states?
MoreIndiana Senate honors state's oldest former legislator
April 13, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryTeacher, lawyer, businessman, farmer, statesman – Elmer Hoehn has held many titles in his life.
MoreEvansville Bar Association to celebrate 100th anniversary
April 13, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe two-day celebration kicks off April 28 and will include a mock trial with area high school students.
MoreNew advertising rules irk some lawyers
April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsBloomington attorney Ken Nunn says he hasn’t been hurt by new attorney advertising rules put in place at the start of
the year, but he’s hearing more disturbing stories from people who are feeling the effects.
MoreComment time extended on state court rules
April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Hoosier legal community has more time to offer comment on a multitude of state court rules that are being examined for
potential revision.
MoreIndiana courts take backseat on camera study
April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsAs yet another study concerning cameras in the courtroom is about to begin, Indiana doesn’t appear to be anywhere closer
to allowing cameras in its state or federal trial-level courtrooms.
MoreJustice-turned-mediator: ADR does work
April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen he was on the bench, former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Ted Boehm read a lot about alternative dispute resolution,
and now that he's off the bench, he can see firsthand that it truly does work.
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With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...