Changing practice areas within law firm - a good move?
Question: I am an associate with a top firm in Manhattan. Work in my practice area at the firm (M&A) has...
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Bobby Zervas: Executive Coordinator On His Way to Law School
Bobby Zervas spent his youth in a suburb of Chicago in the town of Lombard, Illinois, where he was fortunate...
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Getting Along With Colleagues and Co-workers in a New Firm
When you work in an office, you generally become familiar with office politics rather soon. Anyone who has...
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General Counsel Interview Tips
So, it's time. You've gotten your resume looked at, and now it's time for you to go into that interview in...
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Camille D. Reynolds: Law Librarian Turned Director of Research and Information Services
Camille Reynolds grew up in the Northeastern Kansas town of Wamego, population 3,500 at the time. She spent...
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Becoming a Legal File Clerk Can Be a Great Entry into the Field of Law
If you're interested in the field of law and can't stop watching Law & Order reruns, get an entry-level job at...
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Its better to be updated with the regulations to secure a job
Imagine this scenario: the CEO is forced to publicly eat some crow because of that fine the SEC levied. Or...
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Tips on how to be at your best while handling tough questions at an Interview
You're all set for the interview for the new job. You've arrived 10 minutes early. You've worn your best...
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Kennon Welch: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Full-Time Office Manager/Legal Assistant
Kennon Welch grew up in the coastal city of Corpus Christi, located in the Southeast region of Texas, a city...
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Tips to avoid major networking errors at law firms
Networking is important for every attorney, but especially in-house attorneys. Typically, you are isolated in...
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Summer 2008 State of the Market Report
Summer 2008: State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regionsa. Southern California (Los...
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Some Tips on Getting Hired
In-house counsel work is sometimes hard to get into. So below are a couple of tips that may help you out.
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Resume Advice for Paralegals
For many contemplating a career in the paralegal field, it is definitely a decision worthy of serious...
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Tips on how to avoid being the helpful friend in a law firm and risk getting fired
General counsel have a difficult job. The best ones, and the ones most sought after, are the ones who can...
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Career Tips for Paralegals and Other Legal Staff
With the economy down, legal staff turnover is expected to decrease, and in this highly competitive...
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During a job search, when should you give out references?
Question:I am a third-year associate and have been working at the same firm since I first started practicing...
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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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What It Takes to Work as a Paralegal: A Profile of Paralegal Carole A. Bruno
In this article, you'll discover how Carole A. Bruno shot to the top as a paralegal. Learn what her...
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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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Everything You’ve Wanted to Know about Becoming a Board Certified Legal Assistant: A Legal Staff Profile of Michele Boerder
How do you become a board certified legal assistant? Better yet, how do you become a successful one? By...
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Want a Career as a Law Librarian? Patty Wellinger Touts the Rewards
In this article you'll discover how law librarian Patty Wellinger persevered through her studies, listened 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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