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Being a Law Professor

Compare the average law professor to the average university professor. In general, law professors, like their...

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Things You Must Know If You Want to Get into Government Law Practice

Government lawyers, as much as their colleagues in public interest jobs, are paid to practice law pro bono...

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Working as an In-House Corporate Counsel

Not all attorneys in the private sector work for law firms. This article out-lines the job of corporate, or...

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Lawyers down the Memory Lane

Most people do not appreciate the crucial role that lawyers have played throughout history. Lawyers have been...

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Recreation for Young Lawyers

Since you have been working very hard at the office, you feel a need to take a day off. But since law practice...

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An Inside Look Into A Typical Federal Labor Law Practice

Peter is an attorney with the NLRB in a West Coast regional office. Immediately following his graduation from...

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A Week In The Life Of A Typical Management-Side

Kirk is a senior associate at a 60-attorney law firm in the Midwest. He was hired right out of law school and...

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Management Side Labor Practice: Safeguarding Employer Rights

Management-side labor attorneys practice either in private law firms or in corporations as in-house counsel....

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A Week In The Life Of A Typical Union-Side

Union-side attorneys' involvement in the practice of law is founded on a commitment to the labor movement and...

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Towards Practicing Law - Upward Mobility

You may recall that I criticized the practice of law because, among other things, it did not live up to its...

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Attorney Openings in Federal Government

Almost every reader will properly assume that the magnitude and diversity of the federal government's annual...

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All That You Wanted To Know About Attorneys At Law

The more detailed aspects of a lawyer's job depend upon his or her position and field of specialization. Even...

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All about Judges and How They Run a Court

Judges preside over trials or hearings and listen as attorneys representing the parties present and argue...

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What Should Legal Professionals Do To Survive Unemployment

A sudden layoff in today's job market may not be surprising but can still be devastating both financially and...

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Job Hunting Difficulties that Female Legal Professionals Face

Women may have lost somewhat the competitive advantage gained during the last ten years from the "reverse...

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Law Firm Administration as a Career

The field of management of legal organizations holds career possibilities for some law students. As firms...

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Corporate Law Departments & Organizational Methods

Corporate law departments have been a growing sector of the legal profession, but the number of lawyers...

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Ways to Cope with Stress in a Legal Career

Asked whether or not they consider family law practice to be stressful, an overwhelming number (96%) of the...

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The Road is Still Rocky for Women Lawyers

The expression "woman lawyer'' has come into common use. It carries connotations of dead-and-gone, or, more...

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Implementing an Alternative Billing System for Attorneys alongside Billable Hours

Many attorneys charge based on the billable hour. But there are two basic reasons for using a billing practice...

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Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys

The government prosecutor is a lawyer who represents the people. He or she handles cases brought against...

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Facing the Geographical Challenges of a Job

Most of us would prefer a job that is close to home—ideally within a short walking distance. But jobs are...

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What to Do When You Lose Your First Legal Job

It is common for young lawyers to change jobs after one to three years. In urban areas, especially on the East...

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Alcoholism and Depression Among Practicing Attorneys

Alcoholism exacts an exorbitant toll on lawyers, the legal system, and consumers of legal services. In a 1990...

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Lawyers Finding Jobs in Regulatory Compliance

In a proliferation of government regulatory activity at all levels, federal, state and local, hardly a...

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Insurance Industry Jobs for Lawyers

It would be hard to imagine any corporation or business entity without an insurance program, or risk...

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Lawyers Finding Jobs in the Traffic And Logistics Industry

The type of activities which go under the heading "Traffic" will vary considerably depending upon the nature...