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Suitably qualified applicants are being sought for the position of Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994. As Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner you will:

• Publicly promote and protect the rights of health and disability services consumers
• Hold a key health and disability leadership role
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A solicitors ask me back after turning me down for a job?

I went for a job interview in Feb for a Legal Secretary. It went well and they asked me back for a second interview. I didn’t get the job as the women they hired, had more experience than me.

Something similar to this happened to me before. I went to a job interview, didn’t get the job, then months later I got a call saying they wanted me for the position. The person they hired just up and quit on them. While it is unlikely to know if you will get the job or not, I would at least go to the interview. Obviously you left such a good impression on them that they could see themselves hiring you. Since they are still interviewing, they might very well conduct interviews with loads of people, but maybe not. What you have to do is try your best and stand out from the crowd. If for some reason you go on this interview and you don’t get the job, I would call them and ask what prevented you from getting this job, maybe it could have been something you said, your mannerisms, or simply some one with more experience. Just give it a try though! Good luck to you

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Why do we need barristers and solicitors?

I mean, the system is kind of weird.
Do we really need both of them?
Couldn’t one just do the job?
I’m sure there are other downsides to having 2 people present your case opposed to one, but idk.
Thoughts?

Are you in the UK or Australia or in another Commonwealth country?
Every jurisdiction has slightly different rules how their legal profession is regulated. In Australia, the legal profession was basically inherited from the UK, which of course developed there over hundreds of years. Just as in the UK, Australian solicitors manage a large range of legal work (anything from wills to divorces to complex contracts or company law). Barristers however are specialists who specialise in particular areas of law as well as advocacy – the expertise of appearing in court.

However, over the years the differences between barristers and solicitors have narrowed in Australia. These days there is no longer a legal rule that prevents solicitors from appearing before a judge in court. Many solicitors can and do appear before courts and tribunals. However, for cases that are big and complex or require particular expertise (eg cross examination) many people still prefer to brief a barrister to represent them.
The solicitor’s role in that case is to do all the other work that’s required before and after a case has its day in court: getting the initial story and instructions from the client, working out the legal issues, drafting and filing the necessary documents, making sure the witnesses or evidence is gathered, organising investigations and telling you when you need a barrister. They will then present the documents to a barrister to appear in court for their client.

While it may seem like you’re paying two people, you are really paying for two different services: the solicitor to get the case ready for court and the barrister to present it.

In the past people could not brief a barrister directly, they had to get a solicitor to approach the barrister. These days the rule that a barrister had to be approached by the solicitor has also been abolished: people now can hire barristers directly, without getting a solicitor. However, it’s quite possible that if there’s a lot of pre-court work, it’s probably cheaper to pay a solicitor for that rather than a barrister (who’s generally more expensive).

It’s a little like medicine: you probably go to your family doctor or GP for most things, but if it’s something serious or complex, then you will consult a specialist.

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How do I get a training contract with a big UK solicitors firm?

I am an American working on my Bachelor of laws from the OU right now. I want to get a job with a big UK firm, preferably one that deals w/ arbitration/mediation. I’ve got a pretty good resume and am getting pretty good grades so far; I think that a 2:1 shouldn’t be a problem. I speak good German and I am working on becoming fluent. I have 8 years work experience with the US Army. Any suggestions on what I should do or any firms that I should look at? What are my chances?

It is vital that you get a 2:1 degree, aim for a high 2:1 (im talking 67%+) if possible aim for a first. Anything less than a safe 2:1 (you don’t necessarily have to get a first or a high 2:1) and you have almost no chance. Can I ask what year of studies you are in? Are you in the second year, due to graduate this time next year? Or have you already graduated? After the law degree you’ll need to do the Legal Practice Course, it’s after the LPC that you carry out your articles (i.e. the training contract).
If you are a second year then you should be deciding where you want to do the LPC and then think about traning contracts. If you already know where you are doing your LPC then you are right to be thinking about training contracts. See a careers advisor if you are unsure
The biggest firms are obviously in London, and there is a lot of information about various practices on the net. In terms of your chances, you have just as much of a chance as any, so long as you have an impressive CV and excellent academic record.
All the best

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Posh but poor: the perils of middle-class poverty
A middle-class couple would normally be seen as a success if they had their own large, detached home, two cars in the driveway, nice holidays, a golf course lifestyle and children lined up for private school. But when he handles middle class divorces, the family solicitor Andrew Newbury of Pannone finds that a growing number of such couples have borrowed their way to apparent prosperity.

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Kiwi legal job recruiter Damian Hanna wrote in his law recruitment blog about the strange world for recruiters at present.  Tell us about it!  But there’s some light out there, says Damian:

“There is definitely more of a sense of optimism around and for the first time in quite a while, there have even been a number of options for junior lawyers. I have recently met quite a few younger lawyers who, after sticking things out for the annus horribilus that has been 2009, have said ’stuff this, I’m off to London’.

“Whether it is the onset of summer, the prospect of a new year which will hopefully bring a new beginning or just people being fed up with being pessimistic about things, it seems that the tide has turned and to borrow a phrase from one of Ireland’s most over-rated performers D:REAM – “things can only get better.”

“So with this in mind, I opened up the latest edition of (the very good) NZ Lawyer magazine to see who was advertising, only to find a total of 3 job advertisements in the whole edition. Back in the heady days of 2006 and 2007, there probably would have been 20-30 and it seemed as if the whole publication was one big recruitment fest with some articles thrown in to break up the ads.

“Historically, Seek would have 300-400 legal jobs. As I sit here now, it has 223 legal jobs in NZ, quite a number of which are different agencies advertising the same job. (Yes, we do do that!)

“So where is the truth? Is it getting better or worse?

“My opinion, which I’ve outlined in earlier posts, is that the worst is behind us. I believe that people will start moving jobs, if only because they are sick, sore and tired of what they are currently doing. This will create some fluidity in the market which will result in the current stagnant market unraveling somewhat. Hopefully in conjunction with this, the law firms will feel confident enough to start making some positive hiring decisions and will be considering how they should be staffing up in anticipation of the wave of people who will leave these shores when the overseas markets pick up.”

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I’m 33 from Scotland. If I go back to uni to read law, are there any jobs?

Is it worth my while going back to university (Strathclyde) to read law? Are there enough jobs for solicitors in Scotland (west coast area) and could my age be a factor which prevents me from having a full and successful career?

Education is a wonderful thing, but the only growth area in law seems to be in the ambulance chasing industry. Don’t you think there are enough of these parasites already?

Why not study something which might enable you to make the world a better place.

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Skipton defends mortgage call
Skipton Building Society denies wrongdoing after raising mortgage rates to more than 3% above the base rate, after pledging not to.

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Portsmouth fans set to miss out on Sulaiman al-Fahim’s stake
Portsmouth fans have been dealt another blow with the news that Sulaiman al-Fahim, the former owner, is now not expected to bequeath them his 10 per cent stake in the stricken South Coast club.
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Conveyancing Solicitors – How To Choose

Good Conveyancing Solicitors are vital for a successful property transaction, but with so many to choose from how do you make the right choice?

The answer is to look for one that meets these 3 criteria:

1. They offer a “No Completion No Fee” guarantee

2. They give “Fixed Fee” quotes

3. They will “match any quote”

Let’s look at these in a bit more detail to see why they’re so important:

1. “No Completion No Fee”

This means if your sale falls through you don’t pay a penny.

Mistakes or laziness by solicitors are a key reason for sales to fall through so safeguarding yourself is important.

A firm offering a “No Completion No Fee” guarantee doesn’t get paid if the sale falls through. And law firms like to get paid, so this is a great incentive for them to do a good job!

Most firms of solicitors will never make this offer so what does it say about a one that does? It says that they are confident that they will do a good job and that the transaction will be successful. In other words, even though they can’t guarantee the transaction will complete, they don’t expect there to be any problems as a result of their legal work.

2. “Fixed Fee” Quotes

The next thing to look for is a firm that offers “Fixed Fee” quotes. In other words, however long your transaction takes you know how much you’ll have to pay.

Legal costs can skyrocket very quickly – it doesn’t take many letters at 50 pounds a time to add up – so it’s vital to cap your costs.

As a bonus it also incentivises your conveyancing solicitors to get everything right quickly and first time, since if they drag things out they are costing themselves money. Since speed can often be vital in getting your sale or purchase through successfully this is a real advantage.

Make sure as well that your quote includes “disbursements”. This is the term solicitors use to describe expenses such as search fees. On a conveyancing transaction they can add up to almost as much as the legal fees. Most are known in advance so make sure they are included in your quote.

3. They will “match any quote”

This way you’ll get the best price you can. No need to worry about finding a better deal elsewhere once you’re committed.

A “match any quote” guarantee plus a “Fixed Fee” quote are the best way to get a great deal. You cap your liability, while taking advantage of the best possible price.

Now not all firms of solicitors will offer these things up front. It is often the larger firms that have the confidence to do so. However, this doesn’t stop you asking.

And what if you can’t get all three? Well the most important thing is to make sure that you cap your costs, therefore, you should insist on a “Fixed Fee” quote. Next on your list should be a “No Completion No Fee” guarantee and finally a “match any quote” offer.

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Do clever men prefer clever or ditzy girlfriends?

I have always attracted extremely clever men (Solicitors, Doctors etc). I’m not totally thick but I’m definitely not academically intelligent. I’m fairly bubbly and enjoy a good laugh but am considered fairly ditzy by my friends. They say that clever men find ditzy girls attractive as this gives them light relief away from the stress of their jobs. I would have thought very clever men would want a girl that can meet them on the intelligence ladder 100%. What do YOU think?

In a successful relationship (long term) many studies have shown that the two are within 5-10 IQ points of each other…now to answer your question…it depends on the guy

Some men prefer not to have a challenge intellectually in their home life. Intimidates them to think that there opinion is not superior…others prefer to have a girl that smarter than they are (fewer of men). Studies show that they are much more likely to cheat on you if they consider you to be thich…two reasons:
1) the man thinks he can get away with it …
2) he will need to become or by chance become intimate with a partner through the exchange of ideas that you are not interested in

Notice I did not say in 2) that you are not capable of understanding these ideas. The content …the depth of the question show that you are not as shallow as you tend to lead on…perhaps these men see this in you…many “intellectuals” crave someone that uses more of their mental resources (so to speak) in other areas…

Social, emotional development….having a sense of humor…having an ability to know how someone feels…empathy…is a skill of great importance…beyond a natural aptitude for such things there is a learning curve….and most people who one might consider a great intellectuals have sacrificed much of this development for other knowledge …some excel at both…

Now for my preference…I prefer women that are at least as smart (regardless of knowledge) as I am (but I do not consider myself “Smart”) or smarter than I am. As long as they are not calling me an outright dumnass all the time when they explain something…it cool that they know so much more about or have a greater capacity to understand the abstract ideas…..I hate having to explain absolutely everything to someone I am in a relationship with ….after a while , at the very least, I like to be able to communicate with them and have them understand me abstractly

When there is a major gap between the two people in their interest though there is a total lack of actual intimacy directly related to lack of mutual interest. I am not referring to whether or not you both play golf every week , or watch the same TV shows…you don’t have to do everything together…but some understanding of what the other does can allow them to share things that are important to the other in conversation at the very least…this is dependant though on …as in your example

A doctor’s ability to explain in common language some nuance in medicine is a skill they may or may not have. In effect, if they are actually smarter than you and not just specialized equal in another area there would be little problem with that person communicating this type of concern so that you can understand it. If they are not…and they never actually share anything with you of importance to them…you are more of a pet than an intimate partner…

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What jobs are involved with Law (i.e. less well known ones)?

What jobs are there that are involved with Law, I know about Barristers, and Solicitors etc, but are there any less well known ones?
Thanks

Here is a site for the Washington DC area that lists jobs related to Law: http://www.dcareajobs.com/Legal+Law+Related-jobs/

Law enforcement also has to do with the law as they need to know the rules and regulations in tracking down offenders. So I would say SOME of the positions require knowledge of law. Hope the site helps. Good luck.

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Is it wrong to hang up on solicitors?

I don’t get telemarketing calls (I only have a cell phone) but I do get solicitors calling once in a while. I feel so guilty hanging up on them because I know they’re just doing their job.

i am usually very pleasant and say “I am not interested. Thank you for calling” and if they keep talking, i simply hang up.

You are not obligated to continue speaking to someone who is rude and will not stop the conversation, especially since they are calling on your phone, have determined the time they call you and are not courteous enough to say “goodbye”.

Just imagine you are in a life and death situation. Would you feel guilty about hanging up? Say, you were driving and their phone call distracted you and you noticed you were going to plunge your car over a cliff. Would you simply hang up, or let them continue?

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The Economic Downturn Produces New Challenges for Commercial Solicitors

The recent years of economic boom have offered ample opportunities for the creation and development of businesses. As a result, the expertise of commercial solicitors have been in high demand for both the set up and subsequent smooth-running of businesses. However, as many businesses find themselves cutting back – or worse, failing – the workload of commercial solicitors has evolved to meet a new set of demands.

During the recent years of financial prosperity, the role of a commercial solicitor has predominantly focused on nurturing healthy business. This begins immediately after the conception of the business, when the legalities of setting-up need to be formally undertaken. A commercial solicitor will, for example, advise on whether their client should trade as a limited company, partnership or limited liability partnership: technicalities which will have a profound impact on the running of the business thereafter.

As the business evolves the expertise of a commercial solicitor continue to be of the utmost importance. Any incorporation, sale or purchases of the business need to be handled by a legal professional, as do the undertaking of intellectual property protection, corporate restructuring and financing.

However, the economic situation has significantly altered the landscape in which commercial soicitors operate. Not only is it a very hostile environment for the setting up of new companies but because of the reluctance of banks to lend, businesses have been forced to postpone any plans of expansion for the time being. The uncertainty of the economic climate has also made businesses more cautious about investing, which has significantly reduced commercial work for solicitors.

However, the altered economic climate brings its own new challanges, so that whilst one area of work may be reduced, elsewhere commercial solicitors are finding themselves in demand. An area of particular growth is litigation. As clients and suppliers attempt to avoid obligations which have suddenly become difficult to fulfil, commercial solicitors wil find their services heavily called upon.

However, the field of work most rapidly expanding under current conditions is employment, and in particular redundancy. The employment laws for businesses are extremely strict and employers will find themselves in hot water if they do not abide by them very carefully. With unemployment anticipated to rise, companies who exercise any form of caution will undoubteldy be consulting their lawyers.

So, whilst the set-up and expansion of businesses may temporarily be on hold, commercial solicitors should find themselves faring a little better for work than many other professions. The current financial crisis will undoubtley throw up an abundance of tricky employment issues which should, for the time being, keep commercial solicitors busy.

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