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lawyrs.net: A New Online Community for Lawyers

Introduce yourself, make contacts, network, and keep in touch with other “lawyrs” from around the world

By V. Wish, Jan 24, 2008

Chances are, if you’re reading this, you already know: online communities and user-driven “Web 2.0” websites now dominate the Internet. The common urge to express oneself, share, and interact with other people has made sites like Myspace, YouTube, Flickr, Xing, LinkedIn, and Facebook some of the most-visited sites on the Web.

But what has been missing is an online community just for lawyers - a place where lawyers from anywhere in world can present themselves, network, share information, build contacts, discuss, form groups, and have some fun.

A social community for lawyers

A new online community hopes to fill this void. After several months of development and private beta testing, lawyrs.net has been officially launched. Lawyers, law students, and anybody with a serious interest in law are invited to join the community.

Those who are new to lawyrs.net will find that there's already an active and growing community of users – known as “lawyrs” – from more than 60 countries who have created user profiles, formed groups, and started building international contacts.

The design of lawyrs.net was kept simple, but the website’s functionality is comparable to some of the world’s largest networking websites. Some may even find lawyrs.net easier to use than mainstream social communities.

Similar to other social networks, “lawyrs” use their real names, upload pictures, and create profiles containing information (current and previous jobs, law schools, areas of practice, publications, and personal interests). These profiles form the basis of networking.

Unique, practical tools

But there are also many features that are unique to lawyrs.net, and designed specifically for lawyers. For example, the “Law Firms” listings allow users to search an ever-growing database of law firms and their global branches. You can also search for colleagues by practice area. So, not only is it easy to find other lawyers, it’s just as easy to make contact with them – just send a personal message with your lawyrs.net account.

What else can you do? Lawyrs can keep up with all the latest news and gossip in the “Law News” section. Here, community members post and vote on the law-related news they consider the most important, informative, or funniest. Community members can also add any law-related articles and books they have written to the searchable “Publications” list, where other interested users can easily find it.

Expansion and improvements to the functionality of lawyrs.net are planned for the coming months, all with the aim of giving lawyers even more ways to meet, connect, and interact with each other.

Calling all LL.M.s

LLM GUIDE users will already know that user-driven websites can be an indispensable resource. If you’ve ever had a specific question about an LL.M. program or the application process, chances are that you can find the answer somewhere on the discussion board.

Now LLM GUIDE users can tap into another vast pool of expertise, knowledge, and experience. As a partner of the lawyrs.net, LLM GUIDE actively supports its development, and encourages interested students, alumni, and future students to join one of the many LL.M.-related groups.

In fact, you can now join lawyrs.net directly from LLM GUIDE, without the need for an invitation. Some law school pages in the LLM GUIDE directory, such as NYU and Georgetown, already have direct links to “Class of 2009” groups.

In a nutshell, lawyrs.net was designed to be a simple, functional community where lawyers from around the world - who have a lot in common and a lot to share - can come together. It’s the kind of law-focused community that has long been missing on the Internet.

We hope you to see you soon over at lawyrs.net !

To learn more about what you can do at lawyrs.net, take a tour here.

Comments

  1. Khalid Israr, Sun Jan 27, 2008 08:41 PM

    iTS GOOD TO BE A PART OF LEGAL FRATERNITY AROUND THE WORLD

  2. Niro, Tue Jan 29, 2008 06:13 AM

    I'm happy to join with this lawyers.net. I'm a final year law student. Hope that I'll be able to find pleasent contacts from this site.

  3. Maina, Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:24 PM

    I am Esther Gumboh aged 24 and from Malawi.I am glad I have found this community of learned friends. I have just finished my first degree and hope to get information on LLM opportunities and scholarships. I really want to further my studies specialising in Human Rights.


    Email; kitsepile1@yahoo.com

  4. daiyan, Sat Feb 09, 2008 04:30 PM

    its really a fatastic plan.
    thanx

  5. vivekbajoria, Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:56 PM

    I am keen to join such kind of group in this competitive field.

  6. vivekbajoria, Sun Feb 10, 2008 01:18 PM

    I forgot to mention that i m a 2nd year law student from INDIA.

  7. Mark Y.C. Lin, Mon Mar 10, 2008 07:04 AM

    Fabulous

  8. Chathuranga Abeyratne, Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:06 AM

    Really good idea

  9. Attaur Rehman Khan, Mon Mar 17, 2008 08:03 AM

    I'm happy to join with this lawyers.net. I just completed my LLB and I belong to Pakitan. Hope that I'll be able to find pleasent contacts from this site. I am glad I have found this community of learned friends. Hope to get information on LLM opportunities and scholarships. I really want to further my studies. (arkhan7370@yahoo.com)

  10. Tauqeer, Tue Mar 18, 2008 08:01 AM

    It's really very appriciatable that there is a place where some lawyers can chat with eahc other.I am student of law in Unversity college Dublin,Irelan

  11. Tauqeer, Tue Mar 18, 2008 08:03 AM

    If some one want to chat then dopnt hesitate and leave your msg on tauqeer.imperial@gmail.com

  12. Ike Odume, Tue Mar 18, 2008 03:36 PM

    I am excited about this unique site that is dedicated to lawyers.

  13. munir, Sat Mar 29, 2008 06:29 AM

    I am a lawyer, nice to see this opportunity of worldwide access within lawyers, hopefull for the success.

  14. David, Sat Mar 29, 2008 04:37 PM

    I am a freshman graduate from indonesia, nice to join the worldwide access within all lawyers in the world. we can share our knowledges and experiences for our sake. hopefully this site will unity us into the success area. hope u all will give me much informations about LLM or Master Degree in good university in the world. You can contact me through my email.

    Thank you.
    See u.

  15. sandro, Thu Apr 03, 2008 02:47 PM

    i'm young lawyer,
    from georgia

  16. shishir, Sun May 04, 2008 03:54 PM

    It's nice to be the part of global lawyers fraternity

  17. Farkhunda, Thu May 08, 2008 09:23 AM

    I am excited its a really good idea

  18. fapohunda olakunle, Tue May 13, 2008 04:13 PM

    its nice to find that there is a forum at which lawyers from all over the world can fraternise, in spite of their tight schedule. please keep it up!

  19. ammy, Thu May 15, 2008 09:09 AM

    so happy to join to lawyers around the world. im a lawyer too.

  20. jawaidiqbal, Sun May 18, 2008 05:43 PM

    NICE WORK

  21. Nneka Adaora Ajie, Mon May 19, 2008 10:53 AM

    I am really pleased to discover that an avenue exist where lawyers can interact abt a lt of issues.

  22. gourav bajpai, Sat May 31, 2008 06:55 AM

    i am an advocate. practising in civil law field and interested in buisness law field.

  23. Raju Khadka, Sun Jun 01, 2008 01:28 AM

    Being an Advocate of Nepal,I am very glad to know the global networking of the lawyrs around the world. Hope I will able to be connected with Lawyers community of the every corner of the world.

  24. aljib002, Fri Jun 06, 2008 10:56 AM

    words are not enough to exress my inner joy of coming across this opportunity to fraternised with lawyers,i will further appreciate if can be guided on the procedural requirement to be ment inoder to have a live chart with lawyers around the world.
    Alasan Zibiri legal practitioner in Nigeria

  25. aljib002, Fri Jun 06, 2008 10:59 AM

    aljib002@yahoo.com,Alasan Zibiri

  26. Guzal, Fri Jun 13, 2008 08:09 PM

    Hi everybody. Im from Russia. Im student of law faculty in university. Im interested in bussiness law without different country.

  27. Ben, Wed Jun 25, 2008 04:52 PM

    I graduated this year the Law Department from Moldova and I'm a lawyer now. I'd like very much to join to this international network for lawyers because it's a great oportunity to share your personal experience and knowledge with other persons who work in this area !

  28. faith, Tue Jul 01, 2008 01:04 AM

    i am so glad dat smtin like dis has bn put in place.nw we can nw interact with lawyers all over the world.am a law student of uniorin nigeria n in my 300 level.thumbs up all lawyers around the world

  29. aslam khan, Sat Jul 05, 2008 02:28 PM

    I THANK TO ALL OF LAWYER COMMUNITY I THINK WE WILL BE IN GOOD TOUCH WITH EACH OTHERS .
    THANKS TO ALL

  30. khan, Sat Jul 05, 2008 02:44 PM

    HI TO ALL LAWYERS COMMUNITY IM VERY EXCITED TO KNOW ABOUT IT I INVITE ALL THE YOUNG LAWYERS TO SHARE THEIR VEIW WITH ME , SPECIALLY ABOUT PAKISTAN WHERE WE ALL ARE BUSY FOR THE RESTORATION OF JUDICIARY AND RULE OF LAW THANK WAITING FOR YOUR RESPONSE.
    e-mail justiceruleoflaw@yahoo.com

  31. khattak, Fri Jul 11, 2008 02:28 PM

    from aslam khan student of mardan law college awaiting for part 3 result

    hi ll the lwyers community. its good tobe in the reach of each others and in close
    contacts. i think by this way we can share our knowledge and experiences. we can use this site for the justice and rule of law we can prowide the message of social justice to common man.
    thanks to all. email: justiceruleoflaw@yahoo.com

  32. Muhammad Arshad, Thu Jul 17, 2008 05:16 AM

    Dear,
    I am a law graduate from Pakistan and presently working in tax related field. I am 37 years old and want to complete my LLM from Uk. So,it is requested that please help me in getting admission in Uk for my LLM. I want my LLM degree in taxation, since I am related to taxation for last 08 years.Thanks



  33. OSEI BONSU DICKSON, Thu Jul 24, 2008 05:20 PM

    It's a great idea! lets get started. But does anybody know a website where help with LLM personal statements can be obtained?

  34. jawad, Sun Aug 10, 2008 05:14 PM

    im very happy to know about such a beautiful interaction amongst the lawyers of the world. im from pakistan v the lawyers in pakistan are struggling for restoration of our deposed judges , for the rule of law and for the strengthining of democratic institutions.we believe in the supermacy of law.I invite all the lawyers of the world to join us in our struggle

  35. Dilshani Fernando, Thu Aug 14, 2008 07:16 AM

    Its really good to jion a group of lawyers around the world so that we can share the knowledge and exeperience..

    I look forward to meeting learned firends various parts of the world

  36. zeshan, Fri Aug 15, 2008 01:37 PM

    well hi everybody i m final yr student of llb from pakistan its really to have such a forum .hope people knowing abt legal studies from all around the world will help law students to become future legal experts.

  37. zeeshan, Fri Aug 15, 2008 01:46 PM

    hi its gud to hv such a forum where students of law could get information,suggestions n aid from other legal experts n students.i m student llb final yr from pakistan planning to do llm in corporate so guys do guide me with ur experties whr n hw shld i apply.

  38. Lindita, Thu Sep 04, 2008 02:13 PM

    I am a lawyer from Albania and i `m studing LLM in USA. It is my pleasure to know lawyer from the other country. In this way we can share opinion and experience and we can get advice. Thankyou

  39. KAYODE, Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:50 AM

    A lawyer is a pleader whose eloquence as harnessed by sincerity and who knows that his success in this noble profession requires a solid network with other lawyers.

  40. shoaib shahid, Wed Sep 10, 2008 06:03 PM

    its a very good step

  41. Shaheen, Wed Sep 10, 2008 06:19 PM

    Dear sir,
    I would like to be connected with your forum.
    I am interested to work in corporate law, commercial law, labour law and taxation law.
    I seek career upliftment help throught this forum.

  42. sandeep sharma, Sun Sep 14, 2008 05:32 PM

    i am a lawyer from india and practicing in punjab and haryana high court and pursuing diploma in intellectual property from national law school bangalore.after that i want to do llm in intellectual property fro uk so friends please guide me thank u.

  43. Bernard Jones, Fri Sep 19, 2008 09:35 PM

    I am a sierra leonean and have just obtained LLB from the University of London and i was an external student. I am seeking to explore the legal world

  44. WEMI AJEGBEMIGA, Fri Sep 26, 2008 05:46 AM

    What a wonderful step in uniting all the lawyers across the globe. this great

  45. ravi sharma, Sun Oct 05, 2008 07:49 AM

    its a fantastic idea to uniting all lawyers across world hopefull for success

  46. Bishnu Prasad Neupane, Sat Oct 18, 2008 09:10 AM

    i am happy to be connected with other lawyers. It will be helpful for my future career.

  47. Bishnu Prasad Neupane, Sat Oct 18, 2008 09:14 AM

    I am advocate Bishnu Prasad Neupane from Nepal. I would be grateful if lawyers were in touch with me. my email: bpneupane@yahoo.com

  48. Muhammad Naveed Bhatti, Sun Oct 19, 2008 09:24 AM

    law is the only principal to stable the socity . i am thank full to , ALLAH that i am member of lawyer community , , i am law graduate from university of punjab Lahore .. nayaab722yahoo.com

  49. Amrita Sudame, Wed Oct 29, 2008 08:38 AM

    Its gud to know that there is a forum where lawyers from all over the world can connect!!!!!!Keep up the good work.

  50. Adekunle KING, Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:16 AM

    amazing to know of this group

  51. Karen Drew, Thu Nov 06, 2008 07:54 PM

    I am a UK Attorney, living in the United States (for the past 3 years). Area of practice is Conveyancing, Landlord & Tenant & Immigration. I am thinking about pursuing my studies for the LLM and perhaps returning to practice or teach.

  52. Nancy Obialor, Sat Nov 08, 2008 01:39 PM

    Glad to know of this noble group!

  53. khairunnisa, Thu Nov 13, 2008 04:54 AM

    pleasant approach to spread the network for all of us. i'm just graduated from one of the local university in Malaysia and hope to hear any opportunities to futher my LLM abroad. tq.

  54. bluejazz, Thu Nov 20, 2008 07:28 PM

    Based on my personal experience of attending law schools in three different countries, I urge the new generation of international and foreign lawyers to also explore professional opportunities in non-traditional routes of using your legal expertise and learning, rather than just trapped in a wild goose chase of clearing Bar Exam/U.S. LL.M./ Landing legal job market. If you have enough money and time, sure, nothing equates a U.S. J.D. if you want to have access to all doors of professional growth in a lawyer's career in the U.S. Best of luck!

  55. wind, Thu Nov 27, 2008 06:04 AM

    It 's a peasant that have the web for Lawyer . I feel great to find it . Let me introduce my hometown. I am a graduate student of law from Thialand . And I plan to study for LLM in Australia , if someone has some experience about it plz advise to ...a little dreaming girl ... many THANKS

    my E-mail : wind_of_littletiger@hotmail.com

  56. aslam khan, Thu Dec 04, 2008 06:57 AM

    its a real and useful way to share oue knowledge. we can solve many our issues through lawyers community.
    thanks
    advocate Aslam khan.

  57. erick, Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:47 AM

    Finally a place for all the people that everyone seems to love to hate. cheers!
    Kenya

  58. adenubi bukola, Thu Dec 11, 2008 08:19 AM

    Hmmm,this is just too great.its also very unique.its good to have a site where you can chat with ur learned colleagues.cheers.ciao

  59. oserogho akhigbe, Thu Dec 11, 2008 05:19 PM

    having an opportunity to be in touch with persons of thesame calling is really great.

  60. Roy,Partha, Tue Dec 16, 2008 05:40 AM

    I am proud to be a lawyer and be a part of the strongest and most consious peoples around the world

  61. Syed Murshed bin Asad, Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:20 AM

    It's an opportunity to be a part of the globalized net of the lawyers. I am a practicing lawyer in Bangladesh and Hon's graduate from the University of London.

  62. michael, Thu Jan 29, 2009 06:33 AM

    This is a good idea. I love it. It can increase our knowlege and understanding.
    Peace

  63. JAM NAJAM SAHITO, Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:17 PM

    i m Najam sahito a law graduate from Pakistan.
    its really great to have such an online oppertunity of law professional to share experinces and debating issues in legal world...!

  64. ozumba, Fri Feb 13, 2009 03:21 PM

    how can interact

  65. fakhira , Wed Jun 03, 2009 08:01 AM

    how can we chat and get guidence from other esp senior lawyers?

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