Is telling a headhunter that you are about to be laid-off a good move?
Question:I am a mid-level corporate associate and have just been told that I am being laid off because there...
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How to Write a Legal Resume: Tips on Writing a Legal Resume to Get an Attorney Job
The following article provides some guidelines for attorneys on writing legal resumes. Legal resumes differ...
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Should you apply to the same firm through different recruiters
Question:I recently submitted my resume to a firm through another recruiter. I am very excited about this...
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How much time does it take for a firm to reach a hiring decision?
Question:I recently had two interviews with an NYC branch office of a large Midwestern firm. There isn't an...
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Everything Law Students Need to Know about Crafting Resumes the Right Way
Before you submit your legal resume, be sure to organize your resume to eliminate clutter, highlight your...
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When is the right time to make a lateral move?
Question: I am a third-year associate with a large law firm. I like what I do here, and I see no reason to...
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Does Weight Loss Lead to More Job Confidence and More Productivity for Legal Professionals?
Ever been worried about your weight? If so, you're not alone; most people have. With such busy lives, how...
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How Can General Counsel Make Career Switches? Follow General Counsel Donald B. Mitchell's Example.
If you're an attorney interested in switching from an in-house position to a law firm position (or vice...
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Spring 2008 State of the Market Report
State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regionsa. Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange...
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The Top 10 Florida Legal Practice Areas
Go ahead and wish upon a star...enter one of the Sunshine State's top 10 legal practice areas! A day at Disney...
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John McCain's Health Insurance Plan
If something isn't done soon, healthcare spending could double by 2017. True, presidential candidates often...
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Starbucks Faces Class Action Suit Tied to Barista Tips
The coffee behemoth Starbucks, known for its expensive drinks, as well as its rapid entry into society's...
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Feelin the Love
If you've been to Vegas lately, you should have noticed the Mirage hotel and casino on the strip, which means...
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Celebrating Heart
In the subjective world of art, no one truly knows whether artists' pieces will become critical darlings or...
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Classic Cinema in a Cemetery
Unless you are a goth or a grave robber, a cemetery is probably the last place you would consider hanging out....
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Bringing ''Daydreams'' to Life
Recently some of the long-established bands of our time have developed a trend of performing entire past...
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Pennsylvania Court to Determine Breadth of Attorney-Client Privilege
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. is currently the defendant in a case before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court...
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Legal Staff Profile: Mishele Gonsch
For nineteen years, Mishele Gonsch has immersed herself in the legal field. However, her career path didn't...
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The Top 10 Texas Legal Practice Areas
Don't mess with Texas...enter one of the Lone Star State's top 10 legal practice areas! A trip to the Alamo...
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Should you accept an on the spot offer?
Question: I am scheduled to interview for the final time with a firm that I really like. I think they...
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A Ship Plagued by Problems
Azamara Cruises' recently inaugurated Journey is like the ghost ship in Wagner's opera
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With Its New R8, Audi Proves a Capable Foe in the Exotic-Car Class
The Audi R8 is a car that starts conversations and inspires cell-phone photos.
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Airline Merger Brings More In-House Work
In past months rumors have spread about major airlines Delta and Northwest merging. And while a decision has...
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The Gaucho Is the Essence of Argentina
LOS PATOS, Argentina - Except for the fact that some call them Argentina's cowboys and there are restaurants...
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Is it mandatory to pass the CA bar to practice in CA?
Question:I am contemplating a move to California but have heard that most law firms require attorneys to be...
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Sleep: Getting the Rest You Need
For many decades now, the issue of sleep has been a topic of conversation and sometimes even debate. Are we...
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Socialized Medicine: Polemic or Panacea?
The concept and practice of socialized medicine have been matters of considerable difficulty for many...
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Nissan Murano Combines Refinement with Technology
When it rained in San Diego recently, it snowed in the nearby mountains, and that seemed a good invitation to...
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Top 15 Tips for Corporate Executives before Depositions
For every general counsel, part of the job description entails preparing witnesses for depositions. After...
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The Lure of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires — ''Buenos Aires is practically at the bottom of the Earth!'' I lamented when my 25-year-old...
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