NY City Bar Assn. Clarifies Attorney Duties to Prospective Clients
In its first formal ethics opinion of the year, the New York City Bar Association considered some hypothetical...
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Legal Audits that Identify Client Needs
Conducting audits, whether simple or complex, can be an important ser vice to clients. Often the audit will...
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Why Brochure Distribution is the Weakest Link in a Communication Chain
Storage rooms are no place for brochures. The value of printed materials is dependent on their distribution. A...
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Job Offers at Law Firms and Decision Making
How will you receive an offer? Will the offer be made through a phone call or letter? How much time will you...
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Publicity Reprints and Distribution Build Credibility for Law Firms and Attorneys
Reprints and distribution of good publicity provide an opportunity for attorneys to maximize attention and...
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Social Activities and Marketing Plan for Law Firms
With a little forethought and planning, social activities can assist an attorney's overall...
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Right Advertising and Cost Factors for Attorneys and Law Firms
Most of attorney advertising is printed or broadcast, although other methods to advertise are possible....
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How to Write a Strong Cover Letter for A Legal Career
Always send a cover letter with your resume. The letter should focus on the position you are seeking;...
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Lawyers Need to Understand Media to Promote Law Firms
To achieve success in getting publicity, attorneys must know what the news media like to report and must offer...
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High-visibility Business Development Activities Attorneys and Law firms Need to Use
Speeches, forums, and seminars can be extremely effective devices to maintain existing clients and attract new...
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Understanding the Law Firm and Your Position There
It is crucial in seeking your first paralegal job that you determine who makes the hiring decisions in the law...
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How to Hunt For Your First Job
Starting the hunt for your first job in a new field can be daunting. Especially if you are completely new to...
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Reed Smith Can Sue Other Law Firms for Contributory Negligence in Malpractice
On last Thursday, the Appellate Division, First Department, gave a ruling where a law firm, accused of...
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Applying Internal Marketing to Law Firm Staff
Bringing marketing from the planning stage to actual implementation takes a united effort. To be most...
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Raising the practice standards - On clients evaluating attorneys
Considerable research has been conducted concerning the criteria used by business and retail clients when...
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The Real World As Referred In the World of Law School
The world of work, often referred to in law school as "the real world" (as if law school were some kind of...
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Law Students Need to Make Informed Choices About Practice Areas
Law students fall into two major groups when it comes to choosing significant or substantive areas of...
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Promoting Yourself and Preparing for the Law Firm Interview
Successful job hunting requires a set of skills which, once learned, can be used repeatedly throughout your...
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A Career as a Paralegal
A career as a paralegal can be exciting and rewarding, with good pay and considerable responsibility. And it...
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An Overview of the Paralegal Field
Let's take a look at the places where a paralegal is likely to find a job, and discuss how responsibilities...
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Getting Started on Your Career as a Paralegal
Do you think you want to be a paralegal? That's great. Before you embark on your job search, try to be sure...
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All That You Need to Know Regarding Paralegal Training Programs
In just over a dozen years, the number of paralegal programs has grown from almost none to over 350. There are...
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Guidelines By Which Law Firms Interview at Law Schools
Many students are curious about why certain firms recruit from certain law schools and not others. It may be...
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Law Firm Interview Horror Stories
When interviewing, use your common sense. During interviewing season many smart and talented people get very...
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Strategies for the Callback Interview with a Law Firm
The callback interview provides an opportunity for you to put your best face forward to the firm. It is a...
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Strategies for Getting the Most from an On-Campus Law Firm Interview
On-campus interviews run for short periods of time and are usually rushed. They can get a little awkward, too:...
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Determining Which Law School Will Meet Your Needs
Your selection of a school should be driven by two actions: (1) analyzing yourself and your needs well enough...
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How do I get a job in a city where I have no local connections?
How do I get a job in a city where I have no local connections?
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The Basics of a Career as a Paralegal
The kinds of jobs and types of work settings for paralegals are as varied as those for attorneys. As we have...
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Paralegal Work and Growth Prospects with Small Law Firms and Solo Practitioners
The smaller general practice law firm enables the paralegal to learn in depth about one or several types of...
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