Ways of effective drafting and legal writing
Who would you hire: the lawyer with that flashy style but horrible drafting skills or the lawyer who may not...
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Job hunting during the vacation season - a good move?
Question:I am seriously contemplating leaving my firm and am just beginning the search process. Now we are...
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Tom Jacob: 2L at Baylor Law School
''You're always learning something new. I think that's what I enjoy about the law in general. For example, I...
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The Pros and Cons of Working in a Law Firm
So, you are thinking of working in a law firm rather than in government or a corporation after you graduate...
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Baylor Law School, Waco, Texas
Established in 1857, Baylor Law School is the oldest law school in Texas and the second law school to be...
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Is waiting to get multiple offers a good idea?
Question: I have a job offer to join a firm. I would like to have more than one job offer so I can...
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All Theory and no practice for corporate Attorneys makes work difficult.
Let's say you're just out of law school and looking to move into corporate work. What should you expect in a...
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How to be a successful freelance paralegal
Being a freelance paralegal might be a good fit for someone who has spent years in the legal field and needs...
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Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, Virginia
Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college in Lexington, Virginia, that has a prestigious...
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Matthew Lahaie: Doctor, Lawyer, or Both?
Matthew Lahaie is very gifted and very driven. Currently studying both law and medicine, this ambitious young...
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10 Things You May Want to Know about Law School
1. Law school is tough — get some good non-law friends as a lifesaver. Even if it's only for one hour a...
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2L Scott Resnick: World Traveler Decides on Law School
For 24-year-old Scott Resnick, law school promises to lead to many opportunities. Originally from Orange,...
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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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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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Paul Singleton: Former Inner-City School Teacher Concerned about Society's Inequities
When Paul Singleton taught inner-city school kids in Baltimore, he realized that working with at-risk students...
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Its important to lay hands on any kind of legal work in the first years of legal jobs
Here's a truism and a bit of advice for you first-years: do anything legal this summer. It doesn't matter if...
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Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
Washington University in St. Louis is a nonsectarian, private research university located in St. Louis,...
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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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Succeeding as a Summer Associate
Recently, the Office of Career Services at NYU Law School sent out a memo giving advice to summer associates. ...
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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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Timea Hargesheimer: From Hard Times to the American Dream
''There were actually seasons in all three of the places I grew up, in contrast with the almost year-long...
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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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Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC
Georgetown University Law Center is one of the foremost law schools in the United States. Located in the heart...
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Finding Your Match in the Legal Profession: An Excerpt from The Best Law Schools' Admissions Secrets
Law school is a professional school, and the ultimate reason for getting into law school is to prepare for a...
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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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Summer Opportunities for Law Students
With the summer underway, there are a plethora of options for law students to explore in terms of summer...
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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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