March 12 2007 Legal Blog Roundup
Welcome back! Last week, I was in a bad mood, bitching about the weather and such. Never mind the facts that...
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Interviewing—Part I: Preparation Redux
Last week, we discussed how to prepare for a legal interview so that you can project the best first impression...
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YouTube, BBC Reach Partnership Agreement
Google, Inc.'s YouTube has reached a partnership agreement with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and...
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Is lack of work on joining a new firm common?
Question: I'm a third-year litigation associate and joined a new firm two weeks ago. I was promised a lot of...
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Kevin Culligan Helps to Expand the Intellectual Property Practice at King & Spalding, LLP
Kevin Culligan's decision to enter the legal profession did not stem from a lifelong ambition to become an...
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Lessons to Be Learned from The Apprentice: The Scary Synchronicity between Law-Firm Life and ''Trump Land''
Groan. Another blurb about Donald Trump's irritating yet successful efforts to become a brand of one: ''The...
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Law Firm Marketing is on the Rise
Law firms everywhere are quickly jumping on the marketing bandwagon. It is no secret that many top law firms'...
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March 5 2007 Legal Blog Roundup
Life of late has seemed a bit dull, at least to me. It's still freezing outside. All the holidays (even the...
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Interviewing — Part I: Preparation
Interviews, in and of themselves, are almost as complicated and detail-oriented as the documents that get you...
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Bri Kovacs: 3L at Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
As a champion speed cyclist, Bri Kovacs is no stranger to intense competition. She has applied the...
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Patrick Baker: President of the Student Bar Association at Appalachian School of Law, Grundy, VA
A published author, avid fly-fisherman, and full-time third-year law student, Patrick Baker says fly fishing...
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Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Thriving in Indianapolis, the state capitol and Indiana's major commercial center, is a unique merger of its...
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''Sex Addict'' Fired by IBM Sues for $5 Million
A $5 million lawsuit filed against IBM by a former employee who was terminated because he entered an adult...
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Ian Thompson Enjoys Helping to Plan and Execute Strategy as General Counsel for SeaMobile, Inc.
When Ian Thompson joined SeaMobile as general counsel last year, he had an extensive and variegated work...
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Emily Berger: Equal Justice Works Fellowship Recipient, Rutgers School of Law-Newark, Newark, NJ
A stint during college as co-host of a sexuality talk radio show was the beginning of a journey for Emily...
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Georgia State University College of Law, Atlanta, GA
Since opening its doors in 1982, the Georgia State University College of Law has already climbed to U.S. News...
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See Opportunities Where Others See Obstacles
If you are looking for a job, one of the most important things you can do is see opportunities where others...
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How to evaluate if the offer is good?
Question: I need your help with how to best negotiate an offer I have. I am a third-year corporate associate...
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How Marcia Meekins, a Paralegal, Got Her Job
Marcia Meekins, a paralegal at Rhumb Line, LLC, in Richmond, VA, tells LawCrossing how she got her job:
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Following Up on Your Career
First impressions can be everything for any employer, but that does not mean, under any circumstances, that...
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Marcia Meekins: Legislative Assistant, Rhumb Line, LLC, Richmond, VA
Although Marcia Meekins entered college with her career goals focused on music education, these days, the law...
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Avoid the Dangers of Getting Jobs Through Friends and Family
''Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a...
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Stephen Martin Thinks Outside the Box as General Counsel for Corpedia, Inc.
Stephen Martin believes that a successful general counsel needs to have the ability to think outside the box...
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Should a resume be only one-page long?
Question:I am a second-year associate, and I want to find a new job. I've always read that resumes should not...
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The Life and Career of Richard Costigan of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips Rose to the Challenge as One of Governor Schwarzenegger's Top Aides
When Richard Costigan graduated from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Alabama in 1991, he...
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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, prides itself on offering boutique-type, specialized services with a...
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A Career Audit for Associates
In the nine years that I have been in the recruiting business, I have spoken to literally hundreds of...
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Attorney Generals Warn Against Scams During National Consumer Protection Week
02/13/07 These days, residents of Maryland and Texas can rest easy under the assurance that their attorney...
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Extra! Extra! Law Firms Battle For Top Pay Hike As Giddy Associates Cheer Them On
Biglaw starting salaries flatlined over the last five years but recently have begun showing signs of life....
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Top 10 Reasons for Law Firms and Individual Attorneys to Use a Legal Recruiter
When law firms have hiring needs, many of them overlook the option of using a legal recruiter. Similarly, when...
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