In house conusel's have better chances to receive stock options as part of compensation package
As an attorney, it's important to be aware of the various stock options that are available to you. You may...
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An insight into what goes around in bar blogs, information, exam preparations and more
It's not a secret that blogging has taken off in the legal world. There are blogs on just about every area of...
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The Real World: Life after Law School
Gone are the books, the green lawns, and the campus Starbucks. In their places are charcoal suits, high-rise...
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Electronic Frontiers in Law Firm Marketing
Forget phone book marketing, direct mail, and everything you ever heard about banner ads.
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Firms Promote Diversity through Scholarships
With diversity in the workplace becoming an increasingly desirable goal, law firms are taking an active...
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More and more Attorneys want free time instead of more earnings
With attorneys speaking up about their inability to balance life and work, many firms are beginning to pay...
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Career Management for Attorneys Not Given its Due Importance at Law Schools
There are essentially three phases to a lawyer's career, one of which may or may not ever be realized. They...
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The transitional phase from Law School to Law Firm
If you're about to graduate, there are a few things that you should know before you step out into the job...
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Life Outside the Law Firm: Non-Legal Jobs for Law School Grads
If you are encountering difficulties landing a position in a law firm or legal department, a non-legal job may...
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Taking advantage of the E-World in litigation and cases
Need to find evidence? If you are an attorney, you will not likely be scouring through file cabinets to get...
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Big-Firm Alternatives for Graduates
Do you want to brandish your shiny new law degree in a big way, but aren't too keen on the idea of joining a...
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Your Divorce is a good business for Divorce Attorneys
Between holiday-themed fights and New Year's resolutions to move on, January and February constitute a rush in...
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Associates Hop Firms Seeking the Partner Track
Each year, many new associates are hired with the promise, explicit or implied, of a tangible track to...
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There are many other benefits in Federal Jobs in comparison to pay
The United States government is the largest employer in the U.S., a fact that is frequently overlooked by...
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Non-Attorney Legal Careers: The Crossroads of Changing Jobs
While it has become commonplace for most people to have multiple careers throughout their lives, some...
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Law School Dismissal: What to Do Next
When she first got news of her academic dismissal from law school, Alaina Alexander said, ''It was as though...
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Pay Scale and Firm prestige play an important role in motivating young legals
Working in the field of placing lateral attorneys, I keep a close eye on trends within the legal marketplace....
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Law Firms are Rising Billing Rates
According to Rex Bossert, editor-in-chief of the legal newspaper National Law Journal (NLJ), attorneys'...
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Independent Paralegals sought by Legal Firms on Contract basis
As the practice of law evolves, many attorneys are finding that they have more work than they can handle; for...
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New Year Begins with Raises for First-Year Associates
In an effort to attract the best legal talent and remain competitive in their markets, several major U.S. law...
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If You Have Failed the Bar Exam It Is Not the End of the World
Each year, almost half of the country's bar examinees will fail their state's bar exam.
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In-House Attorneys are highly satisfied with their jobs
Corporate Counsel's recent report on the job satisfaction of in-house lawyers highlights the lack of...
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Solving the Dilemma of a Catch 22 Situation: How to Resolve it
After graduation from law school, the Harvard or Yale graduate will have an easy time finding a job because...
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Exploring the Blogosphere
Remember that Apple commercial a few years back, where various celebrities were asking what email was and why...
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Young Associates Practice Pro Bono: Soul Asylum
A flood of refugees is good news for lawyers.
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Words of Wisdom for Summer Associates: Summertime!
How to stay on your feet as an estival associate.
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The different types of Lawyers
All great attorneys fit into one of these five archetypal categories. Will you?
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In-House Counsel: Life in the Corporate Wing
More and more lawyers are discovering that company counsel gigs come with surprisingly interesting...
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Doing the 'Right' Thing: How to Get into Public Interest Law
A comprehensive guide for those who aspire to do some good.
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