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Generation J.D.

The Daily Record's blog for young lawyers, by young lawyers

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May 9, 2018

Overcoming my better angel

How I survived my finals with a little help from my PALS.

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May 8, 2018

The rule of law from Rod Rosenstein

When our bar association booked the deputy attorney general to speak for Law Day many, many months ago, none of us could have foreseen the back of the ballroom packed with television cameras.

Divya Potdar
May 7, 2018

My solo practice side hustle

'I kept my full-time job and I could devote as much time as I wanted to my own firm by deciding how many clients I would accept at any time.'

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May 4, 2018

It’s time to amend Maryland’s discovery rules

Discovery is an evil-though-necessary process and there should be better guidelines and rules governing the discovery process

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May 2, 2018

Justice by job training

A Baltimore judge is changing the way courts approach criminal justice by helping people who find themselves in her courtroom find jobs.

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Apr 30, 2018

The challenge of relocation cases

No matter the reason why a parent is relocating, someone is going to see their children less.

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Apr 27, 2018

The importance of mentorship

Having a mentor and serving as one has helped shape my career as a legal professional. I think the mentor/mentee relationship is critical to helping us face our doubts, fears […]

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Apr 24, 2018

Winding down, gearing up

As somebody who reluctantly embraces change, the past few weeks (and the weeks ahead) will be disruptive, unsettling, exhausting and exciting

Divya Potdar
Apr 23, 2018

Solo spotlight: A focus on QDRO

The downfall of being knowledgeable in such a specific field of law is that outside of being on your own, there is not much room for your expertise at a larger firm.

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Apr 20, 2018

Branching out

Though a little scary to jump into a new practice area, you probably know more than you think.

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Apr 18, 2018

Spring cleaning for a cause

Here are some organizations that are great for lawyers to think about donating things that you won’t need again next season!

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Apr 16, 2018

How is a judge to rule when there is no law?

No one really had an answer for me, even with the guidance of mentors and after reaching out the court itself.