Making a Difference as a Public Defender: Christopher McKee's Experience
For Washington, DC, public defender Christopher McKee, it's not uncommon to play social worker as part of his...
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Tips for Building a Client Base to Grow Your Law Practice: Making Rain
When John Ferrell, 47, first started out as a lawyer, he said getting and keeping those first few clients were...
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How to Land a Public Interest Job: Advice from Kelli Dunn Howard
As a Legal Aid attorney in Austin, TX, Kelli Dunn Howard spends her days championing the rights of low-income...
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How to Find a Satisfying Legal Career: Tips from Proven Career Counselor Nicholas Lore
It isn't ''Law and Order'' or a John Grisham yarn, but choose wisely and a law career can be even better than...
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How Judge William Norris Contributed to the Legal Landscape: A Look at His Legacy
On How to Land a Prestigious Clerkship
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Boost Your Career - Specializing in DWI DUI Law: Practicing While Not Intoxicated
Graduate from law school, pass the bar, and you are qualified to practice law. That means you can accept just...
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Achieving a Work-Life Balance in the Legal Profession: Tips to Avoid Burnout
Yes, indeed. The eternal question. The oft-asked inquiry of young and old attorneys alike: How do I find a...
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Make a Solid Start to Your Legal Career: A Guide for Small Business Lawyers
At the outset, it is important to realize that much of what I am saying goes against the ''traditional'' view...
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Combat the Insecurity of Others: Tips to Avoid Becoming a Victim
Your instincts might tell you to always show how you are the best at whatever you are doing. This might not be...
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Should I Take a Temp Job? The Benefits and Potential Downsides Explored
This week, one of our legal recruiters discusses the pros and cons of attorneys taking on temporary positions,...
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Find Out Why the Best Attorneys Value Information: Tips from Legal Professionals
Our recruiters discuss the importance of gathering information about the job market - whether you are happy in...
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Surviving in the Legal Profession Without Making Partner: What Your Career Path Might Look Like
It's every loyal attorney's worst nightmare: you stick it out as an associate with the same firm in the hopes...
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How to Market Your Law Degree from a Lower Tier Law School Outside Your State: Tips & Strategies
Not everyone goes to a law school that is nationally recognized and universally accepted. While it certainly...
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How Grade Point Averages Impact Hiring Decisions: When Grades Really Count in the Job Market
The short answer: law school grades will most likely come up in every position you attempt to apply for...
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How to Optimize Your Work Day: Time Management Strategies for Professionals
This week, we look at ways for you to manage your time. It doesn't have to be as daunting as it seems, as long...
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How Women Partners in Law Firms are Breaking Barriers
With more women opting (and getting the opportunity) to head to law school than ever before, we explore the...
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How to Increase Job Satisfaction in the Legal Industry: Expert Tips
Are attorneys happy with their jobs anymore? We talk to people in the legal industry to see what makes some...
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Unmasking the Secrets of the Legal Profession - Finding a Balance between Prestige & Personal Life
Does a closed door policy at top law firms mean anything to your career? Should it? We explore these questions...
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Top 10 Tips for Acing the Bar Exam and Avoiding Panic Attacks
The Bar Exam is the last in a long line of hurdles you face when trying to become a licensed attorney — and...
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Gaining Admittance To Law Firms: Current Trends In Partnership
As more associates decide they no longer want to strive to reach the near-perfect standards required to make...
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Find Legal Jobs Now: Discover Where the Best Legal Employment Opportunities Are
Though a rapidly changing legal landscape makes picking a hot practice specialty a risky proposition, here are...
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Public Interest Law: Finding the Right Job to Make a Difference
Many students enter law school with dreams of saving the world, but most end up taking a different path and...
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How New Lawyers Can Find Meaning in Thanksgiving: A Wake-Up Call
For new lawyers, Thanksgiving is an interesting time — it's the first time since graduating from law school...
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How To Write the Proper Legal Documents: Tips From Experienced Law Professionals
Putting words on paper: A lawyer's guide.
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How Attorneys Can Manage Stressful Life Events: Causes and Solutions
Understanding the stressful events of your life can help put things into perspective. While stress often...
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8 Tips to Impress as a Summer Associate: What Every Law Student Should Know
How to stay on your feet as an estival associate.
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Cracking the Big Apple: Preparing for the New York State Bar Exam
An unblinking look at what it's like to sit for the world's toughest bar exam. Ready? You may begin.
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15 Qualifying Factors to Demonstrate that You're Partner-Material for a Law Firm
Do you have what it takes to climb to the highest ranks? Take the Jungle quiz and find out.
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Exploring the Art of Negotiation: Tips for Achieving Optimal Financial Outcomes
Make no mistake; the initial offer is the first step of the negotiation process. The key here is to be...
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Master Deposition Skills During Your Legal Internship: An Essential Summer Associate Boot Camp
Forget being wined and dined; some law firms give summer associates a taste of real life in the litigation...
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