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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More Big Law Layoffs
There was yet another high-profile layoff at one of the Big Law firms recently, with Dechert, LLP, announcing...
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Associate learns negative gossip about law firm making the offer
Question: I have an offer to join a firm as a mid-level M&A associate. I was inclined to take it. ...
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The Life and Career of Steve Yerrid: Trial Lawyer and owner of The Yerrid Law Firm
Every once in a while, an attorney comes along who really defines the legal profession. Florida-based trial...
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Teleseminar Targets Legal Entrepreneurs
So many people hope to create their own law firms or build their practices, but few know exactly what they are...
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Unsuccessful Merger Leads to Successful Deal
After an unsuccessful merger between law firms Reed Smith, LLP, and Anderson, Kill & Olick, Reed acquired 55...
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From Fashion to Law: Heather Edwards
For many the word ''fashion'' conjures up images of chic designs, iconic outfits, and luxurious fabrics. ...
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Networking during a flight to explore new avenues in your Career
Most of us have flown in an airplane at some point in our lives — some more often than we'd prefer. The...
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First-Year Salaries at Law Firms Skyrocket
Law firm Williams & Connolly increased its annual salary for first-year associates to $180,000, which will...
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Alison Schuettler: Paralegal at GTSI
From a young age, Alison Schuettler desired to work in the legal field. She considered becoming a police...
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Paralegals - Become Indispensable to Your Law Firms
I have been a practicing attorney for more than 14 years. Throughout the years, I have hired and worked with...
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Be a Star Summer Associate - By Having a Purpose
The summer associate experience gives you an opportunity to take what you have learned in the classroom and...
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What to consider when weighing a law firm offer?
Question: I just received an offer from a well-regarded large law firm in Houston. I am excited about the...
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Paralegal Linda Michalik Enjoys the Details
''It's similar to being a nurse rather than being a doctor,'' says Linda Michalik, comparing a paralegal to an...
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Searching for the Paris Law Firm Bomber
Who did it?After a bomb exploded in a Paris law office, killing one and seriously wounding another, that was...
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Hurricane Katrina Lawyer Charged for Bribery
Mississippi attorney Richard ''Dickie'' Scruggs has been charged for allegedly bribing a judge with $50,000 to...
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Springbok Services hires new GC
Springbok Services hires new GCBPI hires new GCInterim GC at TronoxMIPS Technologies hires new GC
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2L Steve Frackman: Following in His Folks' Footsteps
Steve Frackman has law in his blood, you could say.''Both of my parents are lawyers, so I grew up in a...
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A Career Audit for Associates
In the nine years that I have been in the recruiting business, I have spoken to literally hundreds of...
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Tips on how to survive the first job blues and move on to another legal firm.
Though The Clash vocalist Joe Strummer wasn't referring to his job woes in the 1982 hit song ''Should I Stay...
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Are Women Earning Less Than Men in the Legal Field?
According to the results of a survey conducted by the National Association of Women Lawyers, “there is a...
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The Case of illegal possession of firearms
The case of Richard Hamblen of Nashville, Tenn., provides an unhappy example of a good cause caught in a mesh...
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1st-pick's Bonnie Russell
''I majored in speech and sociology at Glendale Community College, proving there's hope for those without a...
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Formalize Your Marketing Plan: Nonbillable Marketing Contributes to the Firm's Bottom Line
Many lawyers enjoy practicing law much more than they enjoy running and building a business. Considering their...
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Lobbyist Reform: Increased Legislation Prohibits Constituents from Giving Gifts to Members of Congress
Recent legislation increased restrictions on lobbying activities to members of the U.S. Congress, and for the...
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Cravath, Swaine & Moore Gives Associates Two Year-End Bonuses
Law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore has set the bonus tone for the year with its announcement that it will not...
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Are law school transcripts necessary when applying for jobs?
Question: I was working with a recruiter who sent my law school transcripts to potential firms along with...
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Presstek hires new GC
Presstek hires new GCCarMax hires new GCChildren's Place hires new GCXilinx hires new GCPacific Internet hires...
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Law Firm PR and Speaking Engagements: How to Get Them
Like it or not, speaking engagements are a very important component of the public relations plan of any law...
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