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How to interview in a different city without risking your current job?

Question: I am an associate with a top firm on the West Coast. I am interested in moving to a New York...

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How David Kelly, partner with Cahill, Gordon & Reindel got his job.

This week, David Kelley, partner with Cahill, Gordon & Reindel and former U.S. Attorney for the Southern...

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How Attorneys Can Develop and Cultivate New Client Relationships: Honing Your Rainmaking Skills

Whether you are a solo practitioner, an associate, or a partner, the ability to bring in business is...

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Career Counselling for all legal job aspirants

In New York, we just had our first cool weekend of the month. It's starting to feel a little like fall and all...

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Law Firms and Part-Time Attorneys - They Really Can Go Hand in Hand

We've all heard a story like this: a motivated, highly successful (generally female) associate at a top-tier...

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The Dos and Don'ts of Tightening and Toning Your Resume

There were two inspirations for this week's resume article. One was Britney Spears's less-than-stone-toned...

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The Advantage of installing a Wireless network to stay connected on the Internet

You started your own firm and are growing your business and doing what you love. But you didn't go to law...

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How Ari Kaplan got his job.

This week, New York attorney and writer Ari Kaplan tells LawCrossing how he bridged his way into his first...

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The Top Three Mistakes Attorneys Make on Their Resumes

We all make mistakes, but as you know, resume mistakes are rarely forgivable. Read on to find out what the top...

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BigLaw associate thinking of changing practice areas

Question: I am a second year BigLaw associate. I am not sure that I have chosen the correct practice area...

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How to Prepare for a Career in Technology Law

You can't get a job without experience, and you can't get experience without a job. That tedious catch-22...

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How Mayer Morganroth Got His First Job as an Attorney

This week, veteran attorney Mayer Morganroth, of his own firm, Morganroth & Morganroth, PLLC, tells...

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Tips on how to make that cutting edge Resume to impress interviewers

Crafting a resume that showcases a tantalizing variety of relevant jobs and skills is ideal, right? Define...

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Thank-you notes - handwritten or by email?

Question: I have my first interview as a lateral associate coming up next week. Should I send thank-you...

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Advancement, Mentorship, and Career-Life Balance: How to "Have It All" and Still Retain Your Sanity

''It may take years for you to make partner.'' How many times have you heard that one? How about ''Good luck...

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Success in Law firm depends upon a good Mentor

If we are lucky, we have fond memories of special teachers and other grown-ups, including our parents, who...

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Work-life balance & a BigLaw job

Question: I have worked very hard the last four years to get top grades at a top tier school, work on Law...

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Getting Published: The Foundation for Business Development

Business development in the legal community is a science, but it requires the creativity of an artist. That...

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How to give notice once you get another job offer?

Question:I am a 4th year associate who has been confidentially conducting a job search for the last two...

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First-Week Words of Advice

Finally the day has come. You rocked your resume and cover letter. You aced the interview. Now you're hired,...

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The transition from the world of fashion to legal career by Rory Brewton

Have shows like Project Runway and America's Next Top Model got you itching to jump up off your thrift store...

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Summer 2007: Current Visa and Other Considerations Affecting Foreign Lateral Candidates Wishing to Join U.S. Practice

The hot summer months of July and the much-anticipated ''holiday'' downtime of August prompt many foreign...

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Become an Expert and Double Your Worth

Asking for a promotion (and the big raise that goes with it) ranks right up there with an appearance on Fear...

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The 10-Step, ''No-Fail'' Guide to Distinguishing Yourself as a First-Year Associate

Be a Prince (or Princess) Amongst Paupers.Remember Prince...the Artist Formerly Known as Prince...who is now,...

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401(k) Fee Suits on the Rise

Following the surging trend of employees filing lawsuits against their employers, employers have yet another...

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Speak Your Way to the Top: Debunking Seven Public-Speaking Myths

At some point in your career—whether you're making a pitch to potential clients or delivering a speech...

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6 Steps on being the terrible Lawyer

Most lawyers aspire to practice law to the best of their abilities; other lawyers, not so much. So, how do you...