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16 April
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Five Things You Should Learn During a Law School Internship

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Law school (as well as the law school internship) is a multi-faceted endeavor, meant to give you the skills you will need to start out as an attorney, as well as to pass the state bar exam. If you are attending an online law school like California Desert Trial Academy College of Law, the goal is also to train to you specialize in trial law, allowing for an even more intensive education. Before you start your first year, you may have some trepidation about the rigorous schedule ahead, especially if you have heard terrifying tales about that treacherous first year...

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15 April
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Why Outlining is So Important to Your Law School Studying

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Although you may have dreamed of being a lawyer your whole life, braving four years of law school can seem like a daunting task, to say the least--along with tackling outlining, briefing, and extended reading for enormous amounts of studying. Most of us have heard the stories about the competitive atmosphere, long hours and late nights burning midnight oil, and high dropout rates; however, if you are enthusiastic and motivated to succeed, chances are you will put the required organizational skills into place and thrive. If you are not already on your A game when it comes to studying, prepare to...

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12 April
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Setting the Scene Before Discussing Terms

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Like most of us, you may not appreciate being labeled controlling or domineering in your personal life, but in your career as an attorney you will find that having as much control over a case as possible is necessary to a favorable outcome, and especially in discussing terms. This is especially true in negotiations. And while taking over proceedings in an overly aggressive manner is not usually recommended, everything you can do to set the scene for success is a bonus. Preparing the room means you are that much more headed toward success, and before negotiations even begin! This gives you...

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11 April
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When Should You Do an Internship as a Law Student?

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A law school internship is key to your experience for several reasons—aside from the fact that everyone expects you do it, and you will find yourself comparing notes on where you performed such an experience and with whom for years to come (so consider making it a good one!). The internship helps you build on what you are learning and what you have already begun retaining in law school, and especially as you are able to put it into a real situation in a real firm with real clients. Work experience is integral for many undergraduates who are trying to...

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10 April
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Walking Away from Negotiating

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Part of what makes bargaining so exciting is that it is such a multi-faceted process—and you can make so many different choices during the process--including walking away from negotiating. Once you have interviewed your client and know their motivation, perspective, and goals, it is time to research the other side comprehensively so you know as much as possible about what makes them tick and can plan your negotiating style accordingly. In most cases, it is best to throw out the first offer. Of course, it probably is not completely realistic, but you never know, aiming high, and putting forth an anchor...

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09 April
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Negotiating When Tempers Continue to Run High

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Acting as negotiator can be one of the most fulfilling jobs you will experience as an attorney, as well as one of the most challenging; unfortunately, this process can also become infuriating at times, with tempers coming to a head. Losing your temper during a professional discussion is not where you want to be, and as you gain experience over the years, you will learn to avoid such situations—along with giving in to the temptation to express such emotions. The key to expert negotiating is in knowing the other side. This means taking time out to research them as much as...

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08 April
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Online Law School: How Much Should I Be Studying?

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If you are attending an online law school like California Desert Trial Academy College of Law, you are probably enjoying much of the flexibility and freedom that comes with the most duties we can complete over the internet today, from paying bills to shopping, to completing a host of different important legal tasks and more. Education has become one of the most incredible advantages to emerge from the internet today, and now law schools are becoming more common too. No matter how you are taking in all the information necessary to pass the state bar, however, the goal is the same—to...

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05 April
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Backing Up When You Have Crossed the Line in Negotiations

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As an attorney, it is critical to walk into negotiations with a firm but calm attitude—and above all, a positive one. If you are confident about your skills and the task at hand, half the battle is won already. You should be equipped with as much knowledge about the other side as possible, along with understanding a little bit about their perspective and why they are there to begin with. While you may be employing either an assertive or more cooperative persona during negotiations, having sympathy and empathy can help you greatly in working with others as you discuss an...

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04 April
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Negotiating: Should You Make the First Offer?

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Negotiating can be a complex exercise at times, and making the first offer can sometimes be a challenge. In some cases, both parties may come to the negotiating table with a clear set of goals, hammer out the details, and be done with the whole business of bargaining. Those are the times when your job is easy, bonuses, in comparison to what is often very challenging—and especially when you have a client relying on you. Before you even get to negotiations, however, there is homework. Mainly, this means getting to know both sides. You may have already ‘interviewed’ your client at...

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03 April
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Understanding Law Today: Why Do Most Cases Settle?

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As a trial attorney, you are expected to have many skills geared toward winning in the courtroom, as well as experience and hopefully, a stellar track record. This means taking on cases that will go to court and winning them—and often suffering through trials that no one else wanted to take on. As a trial attorney, you must be skilled at understanding your client thoroughly, as well as the opponent, with a clear strategy for defeating them in court. Research skills, writing skills, interpersonal skills, negotiating skills, and the ability to command the courtroom are all essential for your career...

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Consistent with sound educational policy, CDTA College of Law does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

California State Bar Standard and Required Disclosure

The method of instruction at this law school for the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree program is principally in physical classroom facilities.

Students enrolled in the J.D. degree program at this law school who successfully complete the first year of law study must pass the First-Year Law Students Examination required by Business and Professions Code 6060(h) and Rule VIII of the Rules Regulating Admission to Practice Law in California as part of the requirements to qualify to take the California Bar Examination.

A student who passes the First-Year Law Students Examination within three (3) administrations of the examination after first becoming eligible to take it will receive credit for all legal studies completed to the time the examination is passed. A student who does not pass the examination within three (3) administrations of the examination after first becoming eligible to take it must be promptly disqualified from the law school’s J.D. degree program. If the dismissed student subsequently passes the examination, the student is eligible for re-enrollment in this law school’s J.D. degree program, but will receive credit for only one year of legal study.

Study at, or graduation from, this law school may not qualify a student to take the bar examination or to satisfy the requirements for admission to practice in jurisdictions other than California. A student intending to seek admission to practice law in a jurisdiction other than California should contact the admitting authority in that jurisdiction for information regarding the legal education requirements in that jurisdiction for admission to the practice of law.

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