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LAwPRO defends lawyers in diverse areas of practice
While it may seem that a large number of LAwPRO claims arise from real estate transactions and routine personal injury litigation, we actually defend claims against a broad spectrum of Ontario lawyers – and in courts ranging from the small claims court to the Court of Appeal. Regardless of the forum or area of law,… Read More »
Categories: 2012 May/June - Year in Review 2011, Articles, Casebook, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Family, TaxTitlePLUS update: Careful management of risks, claims paves way for TitlePLUs program’s future
Managing risk: Rigorous underwriting The 2011 policy year marked a period of fine-tuning for the TitlePLUS title insurance program, now headed into its 15th anniversary year. Rising building compliance-related claims costs in recent years prompted our underwriters to make some underwriting changes in 2010 that were deemed prudent for the program’s long-term success. Subsequent additional… Read More »
Categories: 2012 May/June - Year in Review 2011, Articles, TitlePLUSCorporate citizenship: An evolving new LAWPRO mandate
In may 2011, the LAwPRO Board adopted a Corporate social Responsibility (CsR) statement that is based on four principles: a commitment to provide a healthy workplace, respect for the environment, support for the legal community, and support for the larger community in which we live and work. The following is a summary of how LAwPRO… Read More »
Categories: 2012 May/June - Year in Review 2011, Articles, Year in Review2011 financial results explained
A. Net premiums: $109.7 million Net LAWPRO revenues in 2011 stood at about $109.7 million, about $9 million more than in 2010. An increase in the 2011 base premium to $3,350 per lawyer, and in the number of lawyers insured under the program are major factors affecting the net premium figure for 2011. Excess premium… Read More »
Categories: 2012 May/June - Year in Review 2011, Articles, Year in ReviewStudent to lawyer: 20 tips for a successful transition
There isn’t a magic formula for mapping out a career in law. You will make some decisions on where you would like to go, but there are many things outside your control which will impact where you end up. Factors such as economic conditions, personal circumstances, and even a bit of luck will affect the… Read More »
Categories: 2012 Student Issue 1, Articles, Law students/new lawyers, Legal Careers, New LawyersIs this the job you want? How to find the right fit – and then sell yourself in the interview
On the face of it, interviewing should not be all that difficult – particularly for lawyers. As members of a profession who primarily make their living either writing or speaking, the idea that having a conversation about your interests and abilities in your own profession sounds both logical and easy. But throw the words “job… Read More »
Categories: 2012 Student Issue 1, Articles, Law students/new lawyers, Legal Careers, New LawyersWhat new lawyers need to know about LAWPRO’s mandatory professional liability insurance
These FAQs answer some of the more common questions we hear from newly-called lawyers. The answers will help you determine if you need insurance coverage (or whether you’re exempt) and the steps you need to take to get your LawPRO insurance coverage in place. Read on. What is professional liability insurance? Professional liability insurance is… Read More »
Categories: 2012 Student Issue 1, Articles, Law students/new lawyers, LAWPRO policy, New LawyersWhat I wish I knew in law school
Law school can be a steep learning curve, and stepping into the world of practice can seem even more daunting. One of the most common complaints I hear from recent graduates is that they feel under-prepared to deal with the day-to-day realities of practice that they are confronting as articling students or recent calls. While… Read More »
Categories: 2012 Student Issue 1, Articles, Law students/new lawyers, New LawyersEssential LinkedIn do’s and don’ts for law students
With over 120 million users in more than 200 countries (including at least a million lawyers) and web traffic that ranks it as the 13th most visited site on the planet, LinkedIn is the social networking tool of choice for professionals. LinkedIn can also be useful to law students in a number of ways. First,… Read More »
Categories: 2012 Student Issue 1, Articles, Law students/new lawyers, Legal Technology, New LawyersRecruiting and retaining top talent
Attracting the best possible lateral associates is critical to a law firm’s ability to maintain its competitive edge, financial leverage, internal succession and future success when candidates approach our firm about a lateral move, they all tend to ask a variation of the following questions: which firm is the best for me? Which will make… Read More »
Categories: 2012 January Employment, Articles, Features, Firm Management, Legal Careers