Nearly 300 passed Indiana bar exam in July 2018
Here is the list of those who passed the Indiana Bar Exam in July, many of whom took their oaths as lawyers at the Indiana Bar Admission Ceremony Oct. 16.
Here is the list of those who passed the Indiana Bar Exam in July, many of whom took their oaths as lawyers at the Indiana Bar Admission Ceremony Oct. 16.
I have essentially been a “new lawyer” twice — the first time as a newly admitted lawyer in Illinois (Chicago) in 2015, and the second time as a newly admitted lawyer in Indiana (Indianapolis) in 2017. So, if I know anything, it’s what it feels like to be a new lawyer. This has provided me with some perspective on what a new lawyer can do to help him or herself get ahead of the curve.
We may have found work-life balance a bit easier during our student days, at least in hindsight — finding a way to squeeze in homework and chores with sports, theater, band or just hanging out. I’m not sure it really was.
Being a first-year associate is a lot like being on a TV cooking competition show. My personal recipe for surviving the first year of practice has many ingredients that, when mixed together in the proper proportions, should result in success.
Emphasizing civility and community service, Indiana state and federal judges along with other members of the legal profession welcomed nearly 300 new attorneys to the practice of law Tuesday as part of the Indiana Supreme Court Admission Ceremony.
It is hard to believe that nearly four years have passed since I walked across the stage, received my diploma, passed the bar exam and started practicing law at Lewis Wagner LLP. I wanted to provide new lawyers, especially those who just graduated from law school, with some tips that I believe are critical to hit the ground running.
The Indiana Lawyer congratulates those listed here on passing the February 2018 Indiana Bar Exam. Many of these new lawyers participated in an admission ceremony May 15 in Indianapolis.
Five years ago, 46,776 law students graduated in the Class of 2013, the largest number ever. The celebration was short-lived for many, because the new lawyers walked into a bleak job market that was not showing any signs of improvement from the nosedive that started during the Great Recession.
Denia Perez’s parents brought her from Mexico to the United States illegally when she was 11 months old. Last month, she became among the first of the so-called “Dreamers” to earn a law degree. And now, she and others are using their lawyerly know-how to take on the system so they can legally practice.
During the Indiana Supreme Court Admission Ceremony Tuesday in downtown Indianapolis, the state’s newest attorneys were reminded that how they conduct themselves as human beings will be just as important in their careers as their knowledge of the law.
Starting with the fall semester 2018, Northern Illinois University College of Law will charge one flat tuition rate to all students regardless of whether they are residents of the state or not.
The nomination deadline for Indiana Lawyer’s Leadership in Law Awards has been extended until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, due to technical issues with the online nomination submission form.
A federal judge has reaffirmed his decision not to hear a law school graduate’s case against the members of the Indiana Board of Law Examiners, declining to grant a motion for reconsideration based on a finding that the board’s proceedings against him were not in bad faith.
Using my TEA approach can help new lawyers (and lawyers new to a different practice environment or career path) establish positive habits to succeed in their desired careers.
Congratulations! You’ve graduated from law school, passed the bar exam, and are sworn into the Indiana Bar. So … now what? What does it take to be a successful practicing attorney?
Here is the list of lawyers who passed the Indiana Bar Exam in July, many of whom took their oaths as lawyers at the Admission Ceremony Oct. 16.
October 16 was a transformative day for nearly 300 people who took the oath to be admitted to the Indiana Bar as new attorneys. It also was a transitional day at The Indiana Lawyer.
Indiana’s newest lawyers — almost 300 in all — were sworn in Monday morning as their families and friends took pride in their accomplishment and members of the Indiana judiciary offered advice.
Chief Justice Loretta Rush said she was worried and concerned about slumping bar exam scores. She echoed the apprehension of many about the quality of students being admitted to law schools and she noted the format of the test itself may be impacting the results.
There are 337 new lawyers in the state today after results of the July Indiana Bar Exam were announced.