Posted On: 04-02-2021
In what Iran describes to be “a humanitarian move”, the country told seafarers they are allowed to leave. However, the 17,400 dwt vessel and its Master remain in detention, according to data provided by VesselsValue. “Following the South Korean government’s request and through the good offices of the … [Iranian] Judiciary in accordance with judicial regulations, crew members of the South..readmore
BP has made it to offshore wind officially
Posted On: 02-02-2021
BP and Equinor have closed the transaction for BP’s acquisition of a 50 per cent interest in the Empire Wind and Beacon Wind projects off the U.S. east coast. The closing of the transaction marks BP’s official entry into offshore wind. Equinor and BP announced in September 2020 that BP was buying 50 per cent non-operated interests in Empire Wind and Beacon Wind and that they were establishing ..readmore
Posted On: 01-02-2021
TT informed through a brief social media update that it has reached the sixth layer of outer concrete wall on two 220,000-cbm land storage tanks being built for Beijing Gas in cooperation with Huanqiu Contracting & Engineering (HQC Rolex replica watches). The membrane full containment tanks feature the GST technology develope..readmore
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Wan Hai Lines splashes $565 million on 12 boxships
Posted On: 28-01-2021
Taiwanese container shipping company Wan Hai Lines has ordered twelve 3,013 TEU container vessels worth a total of $565 million. The containerships will be built by Japanese shipbuilder Japan Marine United Corporation's Nihon Shipyard, Wan Hai Lines said. The contract announcement coincides with the company's investment in new containers amounting to 50,000 TEUs worth $141 million readmore
Dana to withdraw from North Sea gas project
Posted On: 27-01-2021
Oil and gas company Dana Petroleum is abandoning a gas project located in the UK sector of the North Sea. A spokesperson for Dana Petroleum confirmed to Offshore Energy on Tuesday that, after careful consideration, the company has decided to withdraw from the Platypus project development and the P1242 licence. The spokesperson said that the decision is a result of a recent review of the Platypus p..readmore
Equinor to test floating solar pilot in rough waters of Norway
Posted On: 19-01-2021
Norwegian energy major Equinor, in collaboration with Saipem company Moss Maritime, plans to build and test a pilot floating solar plant off Frøya in Norway in the late summer of 2021. The project is set to become the world’s first pilot plant for floating solar power in rough waters, according to Equinor. The company has filed an application with the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Direct..readmore
Plymouth Uni gets over £1 million for floating wind test facility
Posted On: 19-01-2021
The University of Plymouth has secured more than £1 million to create a facility for testing new innovations in floating offshore wind technology. This first-of-its-kind facility in the UK will enable physical modeling experiments with wind, waves, and currents simultaneously. Data generated in the experiments will enable researchers to improve their understanding of how future technological adva..readmore
Greener O&G production with floating wind and wave power
Posted On: 18-01-2021
Floating Power Plant (FPP) and partners Lundin Energy Norway, NOV-APL, Semco Maritime, Cefront Technologies and Aalborg University have completed a project aimed at using floating wind and wave power to support an offshore oil and gas facility. According to FPP, the project shows that using renewable energy can help the oil and gas industry reduce emissions while getting a stable, high quality pow..readmore
Two dead after incident on BW Offshore FPSO
Posted On: 18-01-2021
FPSO operator BW Offshore has informed that two workers have died following an incident onboard its FPSO Espoir Ivoirien located offshore Ivory Coast. At 13:30 local time on Thursday, an incident occurred whilst work was being performed in a cargo tank onboard the FPSO Espoir Ivoirien operating on the Espoir field offshore the Ivory Coast, BW Offshore informed. According to BW Offshore, two fatali..readmore
Driftwood LNG construction to start this summer
Posted On: 17-01-2021
Tellurian’s Driftwood LNG project in Louisiana is expected to start in the summer of 2020. Speaking to Reuters, the co-founder of US LNG developer Tellurian Charif Souki said that the company aims to begin construction of its LNG project in Louisiana this summer. Driftwood LNG export project in Louisiana is worth $16.8 billion. It is to answer the growing need for additional liquefaction capacit..readmore
Norway eyeing deep-sea metal mining future instead of oil
Posted On: 17-01-2021
Norway, one of the wealthiest countries in the world due to its oil and gas reserves, is looking to transition to deep-sea mining for copper, zinc, and other metals in high demand in green technologies. According to Reuters, Norway could license companies for deep-sea mining as early as 2023 potentially placing it among the first countries to harvest seabed metals for electric vehicle batteries, w..readmore
Frank Coles, CEO of Wallem Group, resigns
Posted On: 17-01-2021
Frank Coles, Chief Executive Officer of the Wallem Group, has resigned and will be leaving the Wallem Group shortly, the company’s board confirmed. “As many will be aware Frank has been very active in highlighting the plight of seafarers during the Covid-19 pandemic and now wishes to become more involved in promoting their welfare, as well as pursuing other opportunities. During his two and ha..readmore
Costa Cruises’ 2nd LNG-powered cruise ship floated out in Finland
Posted On: 16-01-2021
Costa Toscana, an LNG powered, 185,000 GT cruise ship being built for Carnival’s Italian brand Costa Cruises, was floated out to the outfitting pier at Finland’s Meyer Turku shipyard on 15 January 2021. During the float-out ceremony, Costa Toscana officially touched the sea for the first time, with the flooding of the basin where she has been built in recent months. Due to hard weather conditi..readmore
Zvezda cuts steel for 3rd LNG-powered MR product carrier
Posted On: 19-01-2021
Russian Shipbuilding Complex Zvezda has cut steel for the third MR-type product carrier operating on LNG as marine fuel ordered by the compatriot shipping major Sovcomflot in 2019. The 1B-ice class tanker will have a deadweight of about 50,000 tonnes, length of over 180 meters, width of over 32 meters and a draft of 13 meters. The ships will be capable of conducting year-round navigation, includin..readmore
ScotWind offshore wind leasing round opens for applications
Posted On: 15-01-2021
Crown Estate Scotland has opened the application window for the ScotWind seabed leasing round for offshore wind projects. From today, 15 January, registered developers are able to apply for seabed rights to build Scotland’s next generation of offshore wind farms. The closing date for submitting applications is 31 March. Opening the application window follows Marine Scotland’s publication o..readmore
Acergy Viking continues working for Siemens Gamesa
Posted On: 15-01-2021
Siemens Gamesa has extended the charter of Eidesvik Offshore's service operation vessel (SOV) Acergy Viking. The long-term contract will commence in direct continuation of the current contract extending the firm period until the end of January 2027. Eidesvik entered into an agreement with Siemens Gamesa for the deployment of Acergy Viking in February 2016, when it was chartered for a period of nin..readmore
Cloudberry and Downing sign sale deal for Swedish lake wind farm
Posted On: 14-01-2021
Cloudberry Clean Energy and Downing LLP have signed the share purchase agreement (SPA) for the construction and ownership of a 100 MW nearshore, shallow-water wind farm in Lake Vänern in southern Sweden. In September 2020, Cloudberry acquired Scanvind2 AS, the holding company of the Rewind Vänern offshore wind project. A few months later, the Norwegian company entered into an exclusivity agreeme..readmore
Posted On: 14-01-2021
Irish hydrokinetic turbine developer GKinetic Energy has expanded its team further with a new hire of a mechanical design engineer, Gary Brennan. Brennan previously operated his own Architectural Technology service for 8 years specialising in draughting, surveying & certification and developing extensive experience in design, client liaison and time management. During that time, he developed an in..readmore
Trianel Windpark Borkum opens tender for CPS work
Posted On: 13-01-2021
Trianel Windkraftwerk Borkum has issued a tender for subsea works on the cable protection systems (CPS) and bolt exchanges at diffusor plates at the Trianel Windpark Borkum project in Germany. The selected company will be in charge of installing 20 preventive CPS retrofits, four corrective CPS retrofits, as well as bolt exchange at six steel plates. The installation phase is limited to 30 days wit..readmore
Petronas takes Pacific drillship for Mexico well
Posted On: 13-01-2021
Offshore drilling contractor Pacific Drilling has secured a contract for its drillship with Malaysian giant Petronas for operations offshore Mexico. In a fleet status report published earlier this week, Pacific Drilling said that the assignment of Pacific Khamsin drillship to Total for Equinor’s second firm well was completed in November 2020. To remind, Pacific Khamsin drilled the Monument expl..readmore
Title: A Comprehensive Guide to Becoming a Lawyer: From Aspiring Advocate to Legal Luminary
Introduction
Becoming a lawyer is a profound and rewarding career choice for individuals who have a passion for justice, critical thinking, and the art of persuasion. As advocates of justice, lawyers play a crucial role in society by upholding the rule of law, defending the rights of individuals, and ensuring fair representation in legal matters. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the various steps and aspects involved in becoming a successful lawyer, from educational requirements to career pathways and ethical considerations.
The journey towards becoming a lawyer typically begins with obtaining a bachelor's degree. While there is no specific undergraduate major required for aspiring law students, coursework in subjects like political science, history, economics, and philosophy can be beneficial in developing essential analytical and communication skills.
Aspiring lawyers must then take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), a standardized test that assesses critical thinking, reading comprehension, and logical reasoning abilities. A competitive LSAT score significantly enhances the likelihood of being admitted to reputable law schools.
Law school is an intellectually challenging and transformative experience. The Juris Doctor (JD) program typically spans three years, during which students delve into various legal subjects, including contracts, torts, constitutional law, criminal law, property law, and more. They also have the opportunity to specialize in specific areas of law, such as corporate law, environmental law, or human rights.
Beyond academics, law schools provide students with opportunities for practical experience through legal clinics, internships, and moot court competitions. These experiences enable students to hone their advocacy skills and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Upon graduating from law school, aspiring lawyers must pass the bar examination in the jurisdiction where they intend to practice law. The bar exam assesses applicants' knowledge of the law and their ability to apply legal principles to hypothetical situations. Each state or country has its own bar exam, and the passing score varies depending on the jurisdiction.
Lawyers have the option to pursue various career paths, each with unique challenges and opportunities:
a. Private Practice: Many lawyers join law firms, where they specialize in areas like litigation, corporate law, intellectual property, or family law. Private practice can offer substantial financial rewards and the chance to work with diverse clients.
b. Government and Public Sector: Working as a lawyer for government agencies, such as the Department of Justice, public defender offices, or regulatory bodies, allows professionals to serve the public interest and participate in critical legal matters.
c. In-House Counsel: Some lawyers choose to work directly for corporations, serving as in-house counsel. This role involves advising the company on legal matters, ensuring compliance, and representing the organization in legal proceedings.
d. Non-Profit and Public Interest: Lawyers passionate about social justice often work for non-profit organizations, providing legal aid to disadvantaged individuals, advocating for civil rights, or fighting for environmental causes.
e. Academia: Legal scholars and practitioners with a passion for teaching can pursue careers in academia, becoming law professors or researchers.
As officers of the court, lawyers must adhere to strict ethical standards in their practice. The American Bar Association (ABA) and similar professional bodies in other countries set out rules of professional conduct to guide attorneys' behavior. Maintaining client confidentiality, avoiding conflicts of interest, and providing competent representation are fundamental tenets of legal ethics.
Conclusion
Becoming a lawyer requires dedication, perseverance, and a deep commitment to justice. From the rigorous academic journey through law school to the challenges and rewards of a legal career, lawyers play a vital role in upholding the fabric of society. By advocating for justice, protecting individual rights, and promoting fairness, lawyers make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and the progress of communities. If you aspire to become a lawyer, let this comprehensive Florida Lawyers be your roadmap to a fulfilling and influential legal career.
