Insider Insights on Life as a Corporate Attorney: Real-World Experiences & Proven Strategies
Discover real-world insights and expert strategies on life as a corporate attorney. Learn the challenges,...
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What Does It Mean to Be a Bankruptcy Lawyer?
The bankruptcy system provides an orderly structure for addressing the inability of an individual or...
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What does it mean to be an Appellate Attorney
In an appeal, a higher court—an appellate or supreme court—reviews the decision of a lower...
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What does it mean to work as a civil litigation attorney
If you talk to successful trial lawyers, they will typically agree that most cases are won or lost before the...
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What Does It Mean to Be a Banking and Commercial Finance Attorney?
In the classic movie It's a Wonderful Life, Jimmy Stewart played George Bailey, the quintessential small town...
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What does it mean as an attorney to work in entertainment and sports law
The field of entertainment and sports law covers a remarkably broad and varied practice area. The practice...
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What Does It Mean to Work as an Antitrust Lawyer?
With their potential for multimillion dollar damage awards as well as their potential for restructuring entire...
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How Does The Geographical Location of My Current Firm Impact My Future Legal Career?
Dear Lawcrossing, I am a second-year law student in New York City. My problem is that I am seriously...
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Explaining Bar Failures During a Legal Job Interview
Dear Lawcrossing, I have not passed the bar in three attempts. Every time I miss the mark by about 10...
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Answering Job Interview Questions About Your Experience Gap After Law School
Dear LawCrossing, I graduated from law school a semester early, figuring that I'd have a leg up in the job...
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If a Law Firm Promises to Call Me Back and Never Does Should I Call Them?
Dear Lawcrossing, A few months ago, I interviewed with a law firm. It went really well, and the attorney I...
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Including and Excluding Hobbies on a Legal Resume
Dear Lawcrossing, Should I put hobbies on my resume? Some people say yes, others say no. What do you think?...
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'Can I Wear a Pantsuit' and Other Fashion Rules for Law Firm Interviews
Dear Lawcrossing, I'm going to be interviewing with law firms on campus at school. Do you think times have...
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Focus on Abilities Rather Than Disabilities During a Law Firm Interview
Dear Lawcrossing, I have a very visible disability, which is made even more prominent by the fact that I am...
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Utlizing Military Experience in a Legal Career
Dear Lawcrossing, I am a Captain in the U.S. Army, currently serving on active duty. I go to law school at...
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Strategies For Discussing Your Previous Career in a Law Firm Interview
Dear Lawcrossing, I recently graduated from law school and passed the 0BM bar. Before law school, I spent a...
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Practicing IP Law Without a Technical Undergraduate Degree
Dear Lawcrossing, I'm a second-year law student who is very much interested in pursuing a career as an...
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Overcoming a Perceived Lack of Experience
Dear Lawcrossing, I am a recent law school graduate, unemployed right now but very hopeful. I did some work...
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How Do I Get My Own Law Firm Without Starting My Own Law Firm?
Dear Lawcrossing, I am currently clerking at a large personal injury firm in Washington, D.C. I want to be a...
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Finding a Summer Job After The First Year of Law School
Dear Lawcrossing, Help! I am a first-year student looking for practical legal experience over the summer. I...
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The Impact of Summer Abroad Programs on a Legal Career
Dear Lawcrossing, I'm a 1L. There are tons of posters up at school advertising summer abroad programs. They...
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How Does Your Law School Impact Your Legal Career?
Dear Lawcrossing, I am contemplating law school and have been accepted, thus far, to the Massachusetts...
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How Can I Get an In-House Counsel Job Straight Out of Law School?
Dear Lawcrossing, I am halfway through law school and am just beginning to seriously look for a job. I have...
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Utilizing a Computer Background and a Law Degree for Profit
Dear Lawcrossing, I am a third-year law student. Law will be my sec- ond career. Before law school, I was...
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New York's Highest Paying Law Firms
Dear Lawcrossing, Which firm pays the most in New York City? HR, New York DEAR HR, It may surprise you to...
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The Difficulties of Advancing From Paralegal to Associate
Dear Lawcrossing, I'm dying to work at a big firm here in Florida. However, I have a 2.0 average, so I know...
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Is It Worth Transferring From a Poorly-Ranked Law School to a Better One?
Dear Lawcrossing, I am currently a first-year law student. My goal is to land a job with a large law firm. I...
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Law Firm Courtesy Interviews: What They Are and How to Take Advantage of Them
Dear Lawcrossing, I got an interview at a huge firm through the hus- band of a friend of mine. I know they...
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Overcoming Prejudice Against "Night School" Law Students
Dear Lawcrossing, I work full-time, and go to law school in the evening. I've heard that there is a decided...
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Putting Your Legal Degree to Work While Taking Night School
Dear Lawcrossing, I am a second-year evening student in a four-year program in Los Angeles. I currently work...
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