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Gain Hands-on Experience as an Associate at Munger, Tolles & Olson
Munger, Tolles & Olson is a relatively small California-based firm with only two offices-one in Los Angeles...
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Uncover Critical Information with Background Checks for Government Legal Jobs
Law Crossing allows you to search among thousands of open positions in many branches of government, including...
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Law Firm Marketing Director: How to Break New Ground in Your Industry
Two-and-a-half years ago the Legal Marketing Association had fewer than 1,000 members. Today, it has more than...
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Understand Your Skills and Interests Before Joining a Study Group, Looking for a Job, or Changing Careers
What possible relevance could a Delphic Oracle have to the current practice of law? Plenty. ''Know thyself''...
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Boost Your Job Search: Harness Self-Awareness and Positive Thinking
Do you think you're not worthy of that job you're after? That attitude will often prove you right. Think...
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The Hidden Risks of Hiring and Working With Friends and Family: What You Need to Know
The common thinking among many job-seekers is that the best way to get a job is through someone close to them....
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Should I Take a Temp Job? The Benefits and Potential Downsides Explored
This week, one of our legal recruiters discusses the pros and cons of attorneys taking on temporary positions,...
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5 Ways The Industrialization Of American Law Firms Can Help You Succeed In Your Legal Career
A lot has changed for attorneys in law firms over the last fifty years. Our recruiters say these changes,...
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Avoid Common Job Search Mistakes: Here Are the Biggest Ones to Watch Out For
This week, an attorney employment advocate from Legal Authority breaks down the most common errors that...
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The Pros & Cons of Using Thank You Letters After an Interview: What You Should Know
This week, our recruiters weigh in on the potential benefits and risks of sending thank you cards to firms...
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5 Reasons Why Working Weekends and Holidays is Essential for Lawyers
While it may not seem fair, attorneys in law firms looking to get ahead MUST work as many hours as possible...
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Essential Strategies for Partners Transitioning to a New Law Firm: Overcome Challenges and Thrive
Discover essential strategies for law firm partners transitioning to a new firm. Learn how to overcome common...
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Strategies for Managing Your Rising Billing Rates as a Lawyer
If you are gradually seeing that you are getting less work as your career advances and your billing rate...
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How to Succeed at DIY Legal Projects: Strategies for Lawyers to Take on Legal Projects
The ''Do It Yourself'' home improvement craze is all the rage, but does the same philosophy apply to job...
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Time Management Tips for Lawyers: Strategies to Maximize Your Productivity
Firms often put themselves out there as ''lifestyle'' firms, but when you take them up on their offers to...
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Checklist for Handling Job References - A Comprehensive Guide for Job Seekers
Reputable law firms WILL want to hear from your past employers. Our recruiters discuss how to avoid getting...
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Using Legal Recruiters To Help Maximize Your Job-Seeking Reach: How Mass Mailing Your Resume Can Help You Get Noticed
This week, our recruiters answer questions about the work involved in their often misunderstood profession.
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Maximizing Your Marketability: How Government Attorneys Can Transition to Private Firms
This week, our recruiters take on the issue of how a government attorney is likely to be viewed by law firms...
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Strategies for Successfully Transitioning From In-House to Law Firm Environments
With law firms increasingly re-establishing themselves as the most stable work environments for attorneys,...
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Recruiting Technical Specialists for Legal Firms: Strategies for Profitable Hiring
During the height of the technology boom, law firms were increasingly taking on technical specialists who...
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Achieving Work-Life Balance: Benefits of Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle
A recruiter talks about the concept of the lifestyle firm, and what it means for the next wave of associate...
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Insurance Lawyer Marketability: How to Stand Out & Grow Your Insurance Law Practice
There are two different kind of insurance attorneys - insurance defense and insurance coverage. Is one more...
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Navigating the Improving Job Market for Transactional Attorneys - What You Need to Know
Transactional attorneys were the hardest hit when the economy went south, but with hopeful economic forecasts...
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Gain Patent Agent Experience & Unlock High-Paying Job Opportunities
Can pre-law school patent agent experience compensate for class and school ranking when seeking an IP...
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Surviving in the Legal Profession Without Making Partner: What Your Career Path Might Look Like
It's every loyal attorney's worst nightmare: you stick it out as an associate with the same firm in the hopes...
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Boost Your Legal Career with an LLM: How to Increase Marketability Among Firms
Having some trouble finding a job? Is more education the answer? This week's Recruiter Speak takes a look at...
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How to Become a Bankruptcy Lawyer: Adopting Bankruptcy Practice Area Tips
Adopting Bankruptcy as Your Chosen Practice Area Should you consider transitioning your practice to...
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Working as Public Defender in a Legal Firm : By Carla DeVelder, Career Services Director, University of Nebraska Law School
Imagine what it must be like to be eight years out of law school and suddenly find yourself a peer of the very...
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Mary Harblin: Director of Career Services at Syracuse University College of Law | Expert Advice on Law Job Opportunities
''My background lends itself well to counseling students in finding employment, since I know the thought...
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