Legal Secretaries and Clerical Positions at Law Firms
Despite what many attorneys think, law firms probably couldn't function without legal secretaries. They're the...
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What Small Firms Look for in a 2L Student
I've talked a lot about how large and medium-sized firms hire students for their summer programs. But your...
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What to Expect in an In-House Law Firm Interview
The in-house interview is the "meat" of the recruiting process. This stage of the recruiting cycle requires a...
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How To Market Yourself As A Lateral Associate
Once you leave the cradle of law school and work as an attorney for a few years, you no longer have the...
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Preparing for the Search for an Associate Position as a 3L
It's not unusual in the current job market to be a third-year student without law firm job prospects by the...
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Steps to Prepare for an On-Campus Law Firm Interview
The on-campus interview is a critical component of the fall recruiting season. Your chances of securing...
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What Law Firms Look for in a Lateral Resume
The lateral resume is an extremely important marketing tool. It's a key component of the recruiting process....
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Paralegal Positions at Law Firms
Law firms offer a variety of career options for nonlawyers as well as for practicing attorneys. These...
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Other staff job openings in law firms
There are a variety of administrative and supervisory positions available in law firms, especially the large...
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Tips for Being a Successful Summer Associate
Now that you have been through the grueling recruiting process and have found a home for the summer, you are...
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What the future holds for law firm recruiting
what does the future look like for law firm recruiting? What will the job picture look like for recent law...
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The Economics of Lateral Hiring at Law Firms
Law firm economics are no longer reserved only for managing partners and members of the management committee....
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How firms handle lateral recruiting
The lateral recruiting process in law firms is more complex and takes more time than the law student...
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Responding to Summer Associate Job Offers
The climax of the recruiting season is when you finally hear from the firms you've been interviewing with...
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Your Second-Year Job Search Time Table
The second-year summer internship is probably the most vital stage of the law firm recruiting process. It is...
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The “Love Lawyer,” Corri Fetman Esq.
Corri Fetman proudly opened her boutique law firm, Corri Fetman & Associates, Ltd., based in Chicago,...
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Strategies for Success in Law Firm Interviews
Question: "How do you decide which students to interview for jobs?" Answer: "If the grades meet the...
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What It is Like Working in a Boutique Law Firm
A boutique firm is usually comprised of a group of experienced lawyers practicing in a specialized area of...
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What does it mean to work as a criminal law attorney
The true life of the criminal lawyer differs dramatically from the romanticized versions often portrayed in...
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What Does It Mean to Work as an Environmental Law Attorney?
Today's children grow up with a keen awareness of environmental issues. Grade school children participate in...
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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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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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'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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