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What to do about sexual harassment on the job

  • January 23, 2019
  • James Careless

When the CBA Women Lawyers Forum launched its Not Just a Bystander initiative a couple of years ago, it made a solemn vow: in return for stories about the on-the-job harassment experienced by its members it promised absolute anonymity.

Escapes and opportunities: Is YLIP right for you?

  • October 26, 2018
  • Laura MacLean

Laura MacLean had dreamed of a career promoting human rights and social justice issues around the globe. While law school showed her that she might not be cut out for that sort of lifestyle after all, she says the CBA’s Young Lawyers International Program was made for people who, like her, have a passion for adventure and a desire to work in human rights.

Parental leave: Just do it

  • October 26, 2018
  • Carolynne Burkholder-James

Parental leave isn’t a free ticket to catching up on your reading or to improve your culinary skills. But it is an important part of family and professional planning and progressive firms are making it easier to take.

Working well with legal staff

  • October 26, 2018
  • Julie Sobowale

Communication and trust are the foundations of a good relationship – and never more so than with legal staff. For a new lawyer learning the ins and outs of a firm, an experienced legal assistant can be critical.

Words matter: Developing your writing skills

  • June 27, 2018
  • Ann Macaulay

You don’t need to write like a best-selling author, but it is important that you be able to communicate clearly, with clients, colleagues and with the courts. Here are some tips.

Common cents: A young lawyer’s financial Top 5

  • June 27, 2018
  • Julie Sobowale

You’re in your first job, you’re pulling in the biggest paycheque you’ve ever earned, and it still feels like you’re getting nowhere financially. Julie Sobowale has some tips to get you on the right track.