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Supreme Court Ruling Could Affect Bankruptcy Practices

The Supreme Court today released its decision in MILAVETZ, GALLOP & MILAVETZ, P. A. v. UNITED STATES, viewable...

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Charting Your Career Track: Tweak Your Scientific Attitude to Get Results

It's a basic flaw in our education that while we are taught the great importance of culturing a scientific...

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Sixth-year litigation associate sees little chance of making partner

Question:I am a sixth year litigation associate with a large firm in Los Angeles. This year the firm promoted...

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Unemployed lawyer with business litigation experience plans to start his own firm

Question:I am a senior (Class of 1998) business litigator who has been laid off of a small boutique firm since...

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Being a Sports Lawyer

This article deals with the scope and requirements of sports lawyers, their educational qualifications,...

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Unemployed lawyer planning to move out-of-state unsure about bar issues

Question:I am a second-year associate and was laid off from my job in March 2009. Since then, I have focused...

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Does 10 years of associate experience make a lawyer too old in NYC

Question:I am a 10th year practitioner in New York City, and, more recently, I've heard people say that I am...

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Obtaining a Career as a Legal Assistant

A Legal Assistant, better known as a paralegal, is a non-lawyer who assists the lawyers in their legal work....

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The Importance of Job Networking

This article deals with the importance of networking in your career and gives tips and suggestions as to how...

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When to start your job hunt: summer or fall?

Question:Is the summer a good time to apply for a job or should I wait for the fall hiring season to begin? ...

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Partner leaving to start own firm offers associate chance of becoming partner

Question:I am an associate at a big firm, who has just finished my 8th year. I was told in my last review that...

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Discovery Paralegal - At the Heart of the Case

This article talks about the Discovery Paralegal. Discovery happens before the trial begins. It is the time...

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IP associate wonders why his recruiter needs undergrad transcripts

Question:I am an intellectual property associate. My recruiter has asked me not only for my law school...

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How to Make Money from Online Jury Duty

When you are ready to take advantage of the things that you can do on the Internet and at home, you'll find...

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Is it important to have ties to the region?

Question:''I currently live on the East Coast and will be traveling to Los Angeles for an interview next week....

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The key to securing a job is efficient Networking

The majority of jobs are never advertised; they are mostly filled by word–of–mouth or networking....

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Will contract work hurt chances of landing a full-time job?

Q: I was recently laid off from my law firm due to the economic downturn. I am working hard to find a new...

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Job hunt at new year's eve - yes or no

Question: It's the end of December (December 19, 2008, to be exact) and I would like to start a job search....

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3L wonders which practice area to specialize in

Question: ''I am currently a third year law student. I have accepted a position with a firm beginning in...

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Law Job Search in the U.S. with LawCrossing

If you are doing a law job search in the United States you might consider using LawCrossing as your reference...

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What makes a world class recruiter

Introduction The purpose of this essay is to address the question of what makes a world class legal...

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Ensure your lateral move is a success

You have spent many hours planning your job search with your recruiter, picking the right firms, and...

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The importance of fitting in

One of the most persistent mistakes legal professionals make is to not understand the importance of fitting in...

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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...

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The Importance of Fitting In

One of the most persistent mistakes legal professionals make is to not understand the importance of ''fitting...

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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...

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Confidence in UK Legal Sector Falls

In a study published on October 27 by Smith & Williamson, a renowned UK accounting firm, independent research...