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Legal Profession in the United Kingdom, 2006.
An overview of the legal profession in the United Kingdom, focusing on the differences between solicitors and barristers as well as how the profession differs from the legal profession in the US.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This essay discusses the legal system in the United Kingdom. It mainly focuses on the difference between barristers and solicitors. It defines the two and gives the names of the courts where each practice. Furthermore, it discusses the push to fuse the two together as it is in the United States, telling the reader the role the Lord Chancellor has played in moving the two professions into one.
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"In the United States, attorneys provide legal counsel for those who seek it throughout all stages of the legal system. In the United Kingdom, however, what we consider attorneys are divided into two categories, barristers and solicitors. The two branches of the legal profession, although both doing work that American attorneys would do, serve different functions in the legal system of the United Kingdom. This paper will be used to examine the structure of the legal system in the United Kingdom, stating the differences between barristers and solicitors. Furthermore, I will give an opinion as to whether the legal system of the United Kingdom should be fused into one or left as two distinct professions; I will also state what the Lord Chancellor has done to promote more similarity and overlap between the barrister and solicitor professions."
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Women in the Australian Legal Profession, 2007.
This paper examines the position of women within the legal profession in Australia.
3,237 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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This paper begins with a brief discussion of the background of women's entry into the legal profession, before taking in turn the main arguments presented by feminists and human and social capital theorists. Through this analysis, this paper argues that, whilst the feminist claim of institutionalised sexism does hold authority in its argument, it is not the only explanation. The writer maintains that human and social capital theories also offer explanations of contributing factors to explain the disparity between men and women in the legal profession. The writer concludes that whilst this paper finds that the feminist argument is generally supported by empirical data, it should not be taken as a clear indication of institutionalised sexism. Rather, the writer maintains that it appears that other explanations, such as those proffered by human capital and social capital theories, also contribute to explaining the marked differences between males and females in the profession.
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"The legal profession is almost infamous for its culture of employing white, middle class men. As a traditionally male-dominated field, some branches of feminism suggest that the legal profession of today still embodies these historical roots of institutionalised sexism. It is argued by these feminists that discrimination against females is reflected in statistics detailing female career pathways, income inequalities, and workplace sexual harassment and discrimination. Conversely, supporters of human and social capital models use the same statistics to argue that sex differences in the legal profession are explained not by discrimination, but by factors including poor female academic rates, family commitments, and weak dedication to the profession."
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The Legal Profession, 2006.
A discussion on the modernization and inequality within the legal profession.
780 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper explores the modern legal profession and its recent trend of stratification. It explores the profession's inequality with regards to law schools, geographical location, salaries and specialization. The author offers a personal opinion of the effects of specialization and stratification on lawyers and the justice system.
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"One attorney notes that the changing practice and professional emphasis of law on specialization has also created a change in the culture of many law firms. He states that there has been stratification between old and new members of the profession, as much larger portion of law practice is carried on in large organizations. Those at the top of these hierarchical structures feel removed from the day-to-day practice that they increasingly do not understand and those at the bottom "feel a loss of community and autonomy. Everyone finds less warmth and collegiality.""
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Women in the Legal Profession, 2002.
Traces the history of women's participation in the legal profession
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines some of the original barriers faced by women lawyers at during history. The paper will then delve into some of the present problems that women lawyers have to encounter today.
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John Grisham's "The Firm", 2006.
A critical review and analysis of John Grisham's novel about the legal profession, "The Firm".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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In his novel, "The Firm", John Grisham contrasts the ideals of those new in the legal profession to the realities that exist in life. Grisham creates a fast-paced tale that begins with a law student who is chasing his dreams and ends with a man that has barely escaped the just rewards of his own greed. This paper explains that Grisham's book examines the corruption of the legal profession through a quiet unassuming firm that appears family oriented and sincere. The paper also explains that Grisham uses this backdrop to then focus on a study of how the desire for money can persuade human beings to forfeit their values and identities. Next, Grisham presents a scenario that explores how difficult it is for one individual to force those in power to accept responsibility for their imagined omnipotence.
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The Nursing Profession, 2004.
An overview of the history of the nursing profession and a discussion of where this profession is heading.
1,601 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The nursing profession is one of the oldest in history. However, many sociologists have argued that nursing should not be classified as a profession. This discussion provides an in-depth examination of the status of nursing as a profession. It compares the public image of nurses in relation to their professional status. It begins by providing a comprehensive definition of what it means to be a nurse, followed by a definition of what is means to be a professional.
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"Nursing is one of the world's oldest known "professions" that has been continuously and slowly evolving over time. It has its roots based in the cultural and religious practices of bygone eras and is viewed by most as being based on the caring, compassionate and moral nature of females within its society. However, history shows that this is not entirely accurate, that prior to Florence Nightingale, mid-nineteenth century, there was a definite lack of care, that nurses where often callous and cruel, displaying little respect to the rights and dignity of their patients. (Bradshaw, A. 1997, Chapter 2)."
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Nursing Profession in Australia, 2004.
A discussion of medical dominance over the profession of nursing and how the profession of nursing is challenging medical dominance in Australia.
1,548 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper provides an informative research on medical dominance over the profession of nursing in Australia. It presents information from articles and research on medical dominance in nursing, as well as the advantages and disadvantages it brings. In contrast, the challenges brought by nursing to medical dominance are also discussed in this paper. In the term "medical dominance", ?medical?, in this paper, particularly refers to doctors. The issue of medical dominance in nursing generally suggests the question, ?What sets apart doctors and nurses?? Along the process of providing information in our research, this paper answers this question.
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"This reflects that while doctors and other types of health care profession both function for the purpose of providing health care services, Faraizi suggests that the term ?medical professionals? is generally associated to doctors, and that other form of health care profession is still of ?semi-professional? status. One element suggested to be the cause of doctors? dominance in the professional field of medicine is ?the degree of specialized knowledge they have and the ultimate degree of power and control that can be exercised through the application of this knowledge.? (Faraizi, Professionalism and Health Care)."
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The Nursing Profession, 2004.
An analysis of the nursing profession, with a focus on nurses in Minnesota.
848 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses the shortage of nurses and the implication of this shortage on patient injuries or deaths in the hospital. The paper provides statistics of the nursing profession in Minnesota and describes a nurse's responsibilities from a legal perspective. These legal responsibilities are diagnosing illness and disease, providing non-pharmacological treatment (non-medicinal treatment) including psychotherapy, promoting wellness, and preventing illness and disease.
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"These grim statistics highlight the need for members of the nursing profession today to live up to their responsibilities in an increasingly stressful environment. What are those responsibilities from a legal standpoint? According to Minnesota Statute 2003 148.171 a clinical nurse specialist practitioner is defined as one who is authorized in the provision of patient care in a particular specialty or subspecialty of advanced practice registered nursing within the context of collaborative management. A nurse?s responsibilities thus includes, according to the law, (1) diagnosing illness and disease; (2) providing non-pharmacological treatment (non medicinal treatment) including psychotherapy; (3) promoting wellness; and (4) preventing illness and disease."
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Advocacy for the Counseling Profession, 2006.
This paper describes the need for advocacy for the counseling profession and the consequences of insufficient advocacy.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper explains why advocacy is so vital for the counselling profession and illustrates this by listing effects that will arise if there is a lack of it, for example, there will be a reduction in effectiveness in the practice of the counselor and problems in the personal life of the individual. The paper explains the Masters-Level Counselor Education Program and how it may incorporate advocacy training into its curriculum and extra-curricular activities. The writer concludes that the counseling profession needs a more structured curriculum focused towards the establishment of a framework that integrates all aspects of the profession into one uniform standard for all to base their practice on.
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Objective
The Need for Advocacy
Consequences of Insufficient Advocacy for the Counseling Profession
Masters-Level Counselor Education Program
Summary
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"The need for advocacy cannot be understated in relation to the provisions of such to the counseling profession. The stress that is inherent to this profession has many complicating factors when the factors and elements of the individual life and indeed the world at large are factored into the subject at hand. Stated in the work entitled: "Advocacy for Counseling and Counselors: A Professional Imperative" by Lee (1998) is that the definition of advocacy is defined as "the process or act of arguing or pleading for a cause or proposal (p.8). Within this context he recommended that counselors become agents of social change, intervening not just in the lives of their clients but in the world around them as well. It is a necessity that this type of advocacy be applied among professional counselors as a service to one another in combating the specific factors professional counselors may be subject to due to the nature of their work."
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WWII and the Nursing Profession, 2004.
An examination of the effect that WWII and Pearl Harbor had on the nursing profession.
3,474 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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The attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States? involvement in World War II changed the face of women in society, and the nursing profession, in particular, forever. This paper explains that women were recognized as having just as vital a role to play in their nation?s defense as the men, and as a result, nursing was taken quite seriously as a profession. It shows how standards were implemented with regards to expectation and training, and nurses were trained to be pseudo-doctors, performing many of the same tasks as did the male doctors with whom they worked. It concludes that, as a result, society had a more enhanced perception of nursing as a valued profession because of these women?s actions during the aftermath of Pearl Harbor and during the war.
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"The events of Pearl Harbor and other events during the course of World War II played a large role in helping to change the country?s perception of nurses. These dedicated women were now taken more seriously and, as a result, the environment in which nurses learned and worked changed. At the time Pearl Harbor was attacked, the United States was facing a serious shortage of nurses. President Franklin Roosevelt issued a call for more nurses, and the military, in an effort to help fulfill the country?s need, responded by offering programs designed to induce women to join the military and become nurses. One of the most successful programs, although not a military program per se, was the United States Cadet Nurse Corps. From here, women often went on to join the military as nurses and served with great distinction."
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"Mrs. Warren?s Profession", 2002.
An examination of the relationship between Mrs. Warren and her daughter Vivie in the play "Mrs. Warren?s Profession" by George Bernard Shaw.
2,995 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper reviews George Bernard Shaw's play "Mrs. Warren?s Profession" and discusses how Mrs. Warren?s secretive profession lies at the core of the relationship between Mrs. Warren and her daughter, Vivie. The income derived from her profession, running several bordello houses in continental Europe, takes Mrs. Warren physically away from her daughter but has allowed Mrs. Warren to provide Vivie with the lifestyle and education, which only people from the upper class can afford. It analyzes how Vivie's perception of her relationship with her mother may seem brutal, but truthful and how without experiencing the intimacy and love of a mother, the grown-up Vivie -- who is cynical of her relationship to her mother because the latter is a virtual stranger -- eventually sees that their only connection is monetary.
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"In her proud and flaunting confession about her pseudo holiday in London to a total stranger (Shaw 38; Act I), Vivie demonstrates her audacity and complete lack of concern that she may be "caught" by her mother. On the other hand, Mrs. Warren is clueless to Vivie?s activities and interests. Vivie?s description of her holiday in London illustrates she is creating an existence of financial independence and passion for actuarial calculations, which is divorced from Mrs. Warren?s ideal conception of her daughter?s life. Although Mrs. Warren thinks her daughter is still dependent on her for her affluent lifestyle that includes sightseeing in London, Vivie "[has been] initiated into the business" of Chancery Lane and paid off her expenses. Ironically, Vivie?s "secret" project behind her mother?s back will become completely dwarfed by her mother?s greater life of secrecy."
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The British Accountancy Profession, 2008.
A discussion of the recent diversification and expansion of the accounting profession in Britain.
2,750 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper examines the changing nature of the accountancy profession in Britain. It explains how, traditionally, the accounting profession has been seen as a functionary occupation, reserved for mathematical grunt-work, with its output serving as indicative of performance rather than incursive upon it. The paper claims that over the past few years, however, the role of accounting professionals has both diversified and expanded considerably, with practitioners in this field coming to serve as primary decision-makers and organizational visionaries in their own right. This serves as a testament to the crucial contribution of accountancy-derived economic insight in the determination of sensible and profitable business decisions. The paper concludes that, in contexts such as Great Britain, where corporate development and economic stakes are both at a very high level, the profession of accounting is best defined by the host of changes which are seizing the practice.
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"In close consort with the British government, many of Britain's leading firms are taking part in the effort to develop a set of standards for corporate auditing which are consistent across national and continental borders. Certainly, one of the leading catalysts to the dearth of needed oversight in recent years has been the increased globalization of corporate trade, retail production and service staffing. Mechanisms of corporate auditing have largely failed to remain abreast of the radical changes in the orientation of the British economy. As it has become more necessarily opened to the interests of the European Union, it has only now begun to acclimate to an accounting culture which is prepared to absorb such changes."
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The Oldest Profession, 2002.
A discussion about the history of prostitution and the current state of this profession.
2,820 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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The writer of this paper examines the history of the "profession" of prostitution. It looks at the conditions of employment and often exploitation of these women by pimps. The writer asks the question why this issue was never on the agenda for feminist groups and women's rights activists. It looks at the "geisha" system of Japan whereby prostitution is a recognized profession. It compares these attitudes to those in the Western world.
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"Why is it that the job that is often called the world?s oldest profession does not have the world?s oldest union, or often any form of union representation at all? There is an additional irony to the economic status of the prostitute in today?s job market, for although the majority of these ?field soldiers? in the sex industry are female, prostitutes are also often underpaid and often exploited in their labors. Why have feminists shown so little concern over the status of prostitutes? After all, the practitioners of the ?world?s oldest profession? are demonstrable proof that women have, contrary to the popular media debates on the subject if women should work or not, have always worked in some capacity or another. A common defense of women working by feminists is that women?s work, like housework, has often been unpaid and invisible, or in the case of professional housecleaning and prostitution, poorly paid and tacitly ignored by society."
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The CPA Profession, 2004.
This paper discusses recent changes in the CPA profession.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that the 1990s saw a significant fall in the attractiveness of the accounting profession among students as noted by a 25% drop in accounting degrees in just 4 years from 1996 to 2001 in the United States. The author points out one of the reasons for this decline is that the educational model for accounting professionals had not been able to cope effectively with the rapidly changing business environment. The paper relates that stricter auditing and accounting rules in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the high expectations of the corporate stakeholders about fraud detection have forced the CPAs to make the required adjustments in the educational model, examination, and training of accountants.
Table of Contents
Downturn in the Accounting Profession
Effect of the Business Scandals
Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Its Effect on CPAs
Restoring Their Image
Focus on Ethical Issue
Revival of the Auditing Function
Conclusion
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"In the 1990s, the accounting profession had de-emphasized the audit function in favor of accounting services to a large extent. This trend has reversed in the changed regulatory environment as more people than ever before now expect CPAs to detect and report fraud while reviewing financial statements. Although performing the role of the industry?s watchdogs is a challenging task, the CPAs and their professional associations seem to be aware of the requirements and are taking the necessary steps for upgrading of the accountants? auditing skills."
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Men in the Nursing Profession, 2005.
An opinion paper which states that one way to solve the nursing crisis is to encourage men to join the profession.
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains that the aging population has caused a crisis in the healthcare profession and that society needs more nurses. After reviewing the current state of the nursing in the United States, the writer argues that one way to increase the population of nurses is to increase the number of men in the profession.
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"Nursing is a vocation as well as a profession, and it would be tragic if men who felt the 'calling' eschewed entering nursing as a profession because it was perceived as a female-only employment. Also, as nurses often present the human face of the medical profession to patients, and that face should resemble the patient not simply in race or ethnicity, but also of gender. Consider the psychological as well as physical state of a young boy who was unable to save his sister in a car crash they were both involved in, even after his father said he was in charge of her 'like a little man'-would not a male nurse be more ideally equipped to deal with the ensuing confusion faced by this young, male child?"
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