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Ins and Outs of Specialization

Should a lawyer "specialize"? Perhaps, if he can! But is he always free to do so even if he wishes? On the...

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Pros and Cons of Going It Alone

Most lawyers in the United States are in private practice; meaning they are self-employed, rather than in...

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Choices are Many, but Choose the One You Cherish

There are many different kinds of law practice. Each has its rewards. Each has its problems. But your...

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Willie Gary Ordered to Pay $3.7 Million for Loan Default on His Wings of Justice III

On Thursday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Dolinger added to the burdens on Willie Gary, the flamboyant...

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Which Job Must I Take Up?

You've spent weeks on the hunt and you've bagged your quarry: two or three job offers. Now you have a new...

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Where Do You Search for Job?

A job search, like charity, begins at home. Of all the various job sources, the most convenient - and at...

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Get to Know Yourself

To be successful in your job search, you must know what you are looking for. Knowledge of the job market, an...

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How to Write Your Own Resume

Now you are ready to start writing your own resume. The following worksheets will help you include all the...

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Hunting for the Right Job

Job hunting can be either a catastrophe or a triumph. From long experience in dealing with a variety of job...

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NY City Bar Assn. Clarifies Attorney Duties to Prospective Clients

In its first formal ethics opinion of the year, the New York City Bar Association considered some hypothetical...

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Legal Audits that Identify Client Needs

Conducting audits, whether simple or complex, can be an important ser vice to clients. Often the audit will...

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Why Brochure Distribution is the Weakest Link in a Communication Chain

Storage rooms are no place for brochures. The value of printed materials is dependent on their distribution. A...

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Selling Yourself for Your Next Legal Job

The statement, "You are unique," may not strike you as particularly profound. Of course you are unique; you...

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Legal Career -- Its Contours

The legal profession occupies a unique and enviable place in the American social order. Ever since our...

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Job Offers at Law Firms and Decision Making

How will you receive an offer? Will the offer be made through a phone call or letter? How much time will you...

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Interviewing Styles and Tough Questions

An interviewee who is alert enough to ascertain the interviewer's approach to the process can "key" on the...

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How Lawyers Need to Go About Job Hunting

Successful job hunting requires a set of skills which, once learnt, can be used repeatedly throughout your...

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Employer Research and Homework

As you may have gathered by now, finding a job involves a lot more effort than merely showing up for an...

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Publicity Reprints and Distribution Build Credibility for Law Firms and Attorneys

Reprints and distribution of good publicity provide an opportunity for attorneys to maximize attention and...

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Social Activities and Marketing Plan for Law Firms

With a little forethought and planning, social activities can assist an attorney's overall...

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Right Advertising and Cost Factors for Attorneys and Law Firms

Most of attorney advertising is printed or broadcast, although other methods to advertise are possible....

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Law Firms Need to Manage Client Communication Better in Order to Retain Clients

Regular and frequent communication with clients can go far to hold together the client-attorney relationship....

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Ways for Law firms to Ensure that their Newsletters are Read

Good mailing list management is the key to newsletter distribution. Personalized notes improve readership and...

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How to Write a Strong Cover Letter for A Legal Career

Always send a cover letter with your resume. The letter should focus on the position you are seeking;...

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Lawyers Need to Understand Media to Promote Law Firms

To achieve success in getting publicity, attorneys must know what the news media like to report and must offer...

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Role of Newsletters in Attracting and Retaining Clients for Law Firms

Client newsletters are an effective method of maintaining regular client contact. Their popularity with...

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High-visibility Business Development Activities Attorneys and Law firms Need to Use

Speeches, forums, and seminars can be extremely effective devices to maintain existing clients and attract new...

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Understanding the Law Firm and Your Position There

It is crucial in seeking your first paralegal job that you determine who makes the hiring decisions in the law...