Bruce MacEwen, legal blogger and consultant
Bruce MacEwen is the host of Adam Smith, Esq., a legal blog focused on the economics of law firms. LawCrossing...
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Learn How Immigration Services Fit into Multidisciplinary Law Student Clinics
When law students in the La Raza organization first had the idea to launch a legal clinic at Santa Clara...
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Start Your Legal Career in Silicon Valley: Santa Clara Law Students Work & Innovate at the Law Center
The Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center at the Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa...
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How to Achieve Your Goals as an Attorney: No-Nonsense Advice From Deborah Schneider
Too often, people commit to law school without the foggiest notion of what it means to be an attorney, said...
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Discover Your Passion and Purpose in Law: A Q&A with Paul DeGroot
A little paternal advice helped guide Paul DeGroot toward his niche in the law. Just a few years out of...
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George Washington Law School Clinic: Benefits for Clients and Students
It is not unusual to hear that law students working in a law school clinic are aiding those in need, such as...
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Appellate Law: How Student Internships Can Expand Your Legal Knowledge
''Extremely valuable'' is how Patrick Harrigan, a 2L at the University of Wisconsin Law School, described his...
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Lee A Paige, CLA: Senior Legal Assistant at Morrison Foerster LLP in San Francisco, CA
For many, becoming a paralegal is a second career. While other areas of the economy stagnate, the paralegal...
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Unlock Your Path to Law and Science: What You Need & What You Don't Need to Pursue a Career in Arizona State Law
Despite what conventional wisdom says, students interested in intellectual property law or other science and...
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Mary Jo Denman: Legal Assistant at Smith, Bassett, Purcell & Koenig & 2004-2005 President-Elect of NALS - The Association for Legal Professionals
Mary Jo Denman takes over the presidency of NALS this month. LawCrossing speaks with Ms. Denman about the...
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Robert E. Williams: On Job Training, Serving Clients and the Importance of Humor at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
Graduates of lesser-known law schools shouldn't feel intimidated in the job market by their peers from more...
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5 Tips to Make a Positive Impression in the Legal Profession: Avoid Email & Partner Phobia
As Global Chair of Recruiting for Latham & Watkins, Tracy Edmonson says her law firm receives 6,000 resumes a...
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Reflecting on an Age-Old Question: Should I Stay or Should I Go? - A Recruiter's Insight (Part II)
In the second of a two-part series, Claudia Spielman, BCG Attorney Search recruiter, uses her own experience...
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Reflections of nonprofit lawyer Melissa S. Norden on her Dog-Eat-Dog Professional World
Melissa S. Norden's clients bark at her all day long. But she doesn't mind. In fact, she loves it. Norden is...
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Essential Tips for Job Hunting from Elizabeth K. Peck: Networking and Writing a Winning Cover Letter
Elizabeth K. Peck can't stress it enough: cover letters matter. As proof, Ms. Peck, Director of Career...
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How To Reduce Billable Hours & Increase Profitability For Law Firms
Back in the late 80s, Stephanie Morris graduated from law school, clerked for a federal judge, and then...
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Securing a Summer Job: How to Take Advantage of Tips and Opportunities
The first year of law school is a time when students acclimate to the law school community. Excelling both...
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Accepting a Job Offer in a Legal Firm: What to Know After You Say 'Yes'
If you are like most people, you will be excited when a law firm or other legal employer extends you an offer...
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Dan Grunfeld - Learn About the Public Counsel President and CEO
One of the best ways to boost your practice and learn new skills is through pro bono work, according to Dan...
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Tips on Pacing Yourself in Your Partnership: Advice from Harvard Law Grad David W. Quinto
As a partner specializing in entertainment, Internet, and intellectual property litigation at Quinn Emanuel...
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Understanding the Differences Between Intranets, Extranets and the Internet to Aid Business Success
The same technology that has revolutionized the way lawyers present themselves and their services to the...
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How to Handle a Poor Performance Review: Proven Strategies (Part 2)
Part I of this piece examined the growth of performance reviews at law firms and detailed the rationale behind...
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How Business Managers are Enabling Law Firms to Succeed | LawCrossing
Gone are the days when a designated paralegal handled the firm's finances, hiring and firing, and other...
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Darren Cottriel Gives Professional Advice on Achieving Success as an Associate Lawyer
At 35, Darren Cottriel is a newly minted partner in the Orange County office of Pillsbury Winthrop, an...
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How Richard M. Cooper Achieved Success as a Partner of Williams & Connolly
Richard Cooper, 62, has a worldwide reputation as a food and drug attorney and has had a prominent career in...
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The Essential Guide to Writing a Resume for Law Firms
Page 2 - Action Verbs Appendix I: Action Verbs A: accelerated accomplished achieved acquired acted activated...
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Law School 2L Survival Guide: Tips from an Insider on Succeeding in Law School
You read case law at the speed of light. You write three-hour exams in your sleep. So why is 2L known as the...
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How to Become a Bankruptcy Lawyer: A Comprehensive Guide
Choosing what area of law to specialize in is often a difficult decision to make for law students. But for...
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Land Your Dream Job at a Top Law Firm: Tips & Advice for Finding Success
Ever wanted to work as a paralegal or legal assistant for one of the top law firms in the country? Landing...
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Under the Sea: A Guide to Pursuing a Career in Marine Law
Dubai, a city well known for its extravagance, is planning to build the world's first luxury underwater resort...
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