Ensure your lateral move is a success
You have spent many hours planning your job search with your recruiter, picking the right firms, and...
125 viewsJob Search for Lawyers Articles
sorder==>created_dt
The importance of fitting in
One of the most persistent mistakes legal professionals make is to not understand the importance of fitting in...
4 views
The interview quandary
Should You Talk About Other Interviews in Your Interview? One of the questions I receive quite often from the...
89 views
Resume writing from the experts
Introduction A good resume is an extremely important tool in the job-search process. Because firms are...
530 views
A Guide to the interview
How to Excel in Law Firm Interviews We have seen the same scenario repeat itself over and over again. We send...
76 views
What Legal Recruiting Style Can Best Serve Your Job Search?
INTRODUCTION Every legal recruiter practices their own brand of recruiting, and, for the most part, each...
37 views
The Importance of Fitting In
One of the most persistent mistakes legal professionals make is to not understand the importance of ''fitting...
32 views
Recently laid-off associate unsure how to handle job status in interviews
Question: ''I was recently laid off from my position for economic reasons. The partners in my practice...
129 views
Corporate Counsel Bracing for Higher Costs
Corporate counsel are looking ahead to the election and perhaps liking what they see: prospects for full...
31 views
Working It: Five Tips for Working Your Network
Whether you're seeking your first or your fifth executive job, working your network effectively is central to...
40 views
The Pros and Cons of social networking
All opportunities come from people. Because of this, business professionals should always be looking for ways...
849 views
Preparing to Enter Law School
Before you begin law school, you should be sure that you understand what to expect, what to do, and what to...
19 views
Tips on Preparing Yourself for the Interview for an In-House Counsel Job
Recently, one of the leading in-house counsel publishers gave some advice to general counsels on how to...
12051 views
The Opportunity Maker: Strategies for Inspiring Your Legal Career through Creative Networking and Business Development: A Must-Read for Law Students and Junior Lawyers
In The Opportunity Maker, author Ari Kaplan spells out the secrets that all law students and budding attorneys...
529 views
More New Law Student Tips
There are lots of tips for new law students out there, and many are important, since high grades are vital for...
7 views
An analysis on how to prepare for studies while at Law School
If you have recently gotten into law school, congratulations! You've done something that very few people are...
46 views
Making the best use of attending a Legal Conference
Attending conferences can be a hugely costly venture, particularly if travel is involved. Let's face it,...
31 views
Standing Out in the Crowd
Times are grim in many ways for the legal industry. And that means lots of resumes are hitting desks.
61 views
10 Things You May Want to Know about Law School
1. Law school is tough — get some good non-law friends as a lifesaver. Even if it's only for one hour a...
7 views
Let Your Attorney Cover Letter Make the Case for Interviewing You
Your cover letter is your personal marketing tool. Its purpose is to sell your qualifications to a prospective...
2219 views
Taking the Risk Out of Networking
While the legal profession is going through changes, the business of building a successful law practice...
31 views
Law Students and Associates Need to Get Out More
In late June LegalTech will be moving west to Los Angeles. When I was at a firm, I loved running over to the...
8 views
General Counsel Interview Tips
So, it's time. You've gotten your resume looked at, and now it's time for you to go into that interview in...
11112 views
Tips to avoid major networking errors at law firms
Networking is important for every attorney, but especially in-house attorneys. Typically, you are isolated in...
29 views
During a job search, when should you give out references?
Question:I am a third-year associate and have been working at the same firm since I first started practicing...
119 views
Foreign language skills is definitely a key asset in an Attorney's Resume
If you are bilingual, make sure to indicate it on your attorney resume. If you are not, and you are thinking...
1176 views
How to Write a Legal Resume: Tips on Writing a Legal Resume to Get an Attorney Job
The following article provides some guidelines for attorneys on writing legal resumes. Legal resumes differ...
5353 views
A Cover Letter is Considered to Be an Important Asset While Applying for a Paralegal Job
When it comes to hiring legal professionals, most law firm hiring managers are very meticulous; therefore, a...
4555 views
When is the right time to make a lateral move?
Question: I am a third-year associate with a large law firm. I like what I do here, and I see no reason to...
210 views
Grim Reality for Real Estate and Finance Attorneys
The recent forced buy-out of Bear Stearns by JPMorgan Chase is a significant catalyst for displaced lawyers.
155 views