By Carlos Vera Balancing the professional and personal life could be a difficult goal in the modern life. In some professions this could result almost impossible. One of the most demanding and time consuming professions is the law. In a first place, why law is so demanding? There is a
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Law is Cool: Work and Family – Finding the right balance….for Lawyers
By: Tamir Salomon Finding the right balance between work and family is a tough hill to climb, but it is very much attainable. With the right amount of preparation and vision, we can all find the balance that hangs above our heads. There are several steps to be taken
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By: Shannon O’Connor Maintaining a work-life balance has been difficult for numerous legal professionals. The question still remains: can a balance between work and life be attainable within contemporary society? I believe that it is possible to achieve a balance between work and life. This balance ensures that an individual
Continue readingLaw is Cool: Don’t burnout—break out and dance!
By Hermione Shou Like many of us, you are tired, but you keep pushing through life. As a legal professional or a student with long work hours, you may already be amongst the 1 in 4 Canadian workers who find their lives very stressful due to work and family obligations.
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By: Farrah Rajan Justice Minister Peter Mackay claims that women are not applying to be judges because it may take them away from time with their children. Although his comments were made in reference to the lack of diversity on federally appointed courts, the mindset can be applied to all
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By: Dhanvir Sohal The author of a book, Peter Block, defines work life balance as “about more balance between engaging in what has meaning to the individual and doing things that are useful and practical, or in a sense, instrumental.” The studies by Nicole Garton-Jones, briefs that work related duties
Continue readingLaw is Cool: Choosing a Path in the Legal Field While Balancing a Personal Life
By: Ashlin Kenuck My biggest weakness that I will completely take full responsibility for is my own poor time management skills. Coming into the field of law I knew that this was going to be one of the biggest obstacles I would have to overcome. Time management in the legal
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“In order for businesses and individuals to thrive we must transition to a “renaissance” time of mindful living and working.” – Arianna Huffington, 2014 Photo Credit: Four Ways to Make Work-Life Balance Work By: Pagan Cheung Paralegal student at Centennial College, Published on Sunday June 15 2014 Work-life balance is
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