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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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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Adjusting to a New Job or Change of Employment Status: Tips for Dealing with the Transition
Losing your job is never easy, but it does not have to mean the end of your career. Our recruiters offer some...
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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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Enhance Your Legal Career by Building Credibility - An Expert Guide for Lawyers
Though the need to maintain credibility may seem obvious, far too many legal careers have been tripped up by...
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How to Market Your Law Degree from a Lower Tier Law School Outside Your State: Tips & Strategies
Not everyone goes to a law school that is nationally recognized and universally accepted. While it certainly...
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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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Lawyers Standing Up Against Bullying: Tips from Professionals
At LawCrossing.com, we try to show our readers a wide cross-section of the professional avenues available to...
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Winning the War on Terror: A Look Inside America's Anti-Terrorism Efforts
With the recent release of the 9/11 Commission's report, we take a look back at the book that caused a great...
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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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Hire the Right Person for the Job: Harnessing the Benefits of Good Hiring Practices in Legal Firms
As far as Bernice Davenport is concerned, students can't visit her office too much. As Director of Career...
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Find Career Success with Patricia White, Emory University School of Law Assistant Dean of Career Services
Working for a top school is never easy since the expectations of the students are always very high. Patricia...
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Assistant Dean for Career Services and Externships Vicki Huebner Advises on Job Searches at Chapman University School of Law
Vicki Huebner discusses the mentorship program at her law school and the need for law students to get out into...
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Career Success for Attorneys: Alyssa Hammond is the Director of Career Services at New England School of Law
Among other things, Alyssa Hammond offers tips on how evening law students should focus their job searches in...
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How to Leverage Alumni Connections for Better Law Firm Recruitment With Expert Advice from Expert Amy Mallow
Having worked in career services offices at two of the nation's top law schools, UCLA's Amy Mallow talks with...
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A Guide to Jobs and Internships at Hewlett Packard
If you think you might enjoy providing legal counsel in the laid-back and pleasant work environment of a top...
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Land Your Dream Legal Job at Bryan Cave LLP - What to Expect When Applying
Bryan Cave LLP is an international law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to corporate and...
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How to Land a Job at Chevron Texaco: Tips From a Hiring Expert
With a friendly work environment and increasing in-house work, ChevronTexaco is proving to be an attractive...
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5 Steps to Using Morrison Foerster as a Legal Resource for Your Business
Morrison & Foerster, or ''MoFo'', as it is often called, is widely recognized as one of the best firms in the...
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How to Optimize Your Work Day: Time Management Strategies for Professionals
This week, we look at ways for you to manage your time. It doesn't have to be as daunting as it seems, as long...
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Top 10 Tips for Acing the Bar Exam and Avoiding Panic Attacks
The Bar Exam is the last in a long line of hurdles you face when trying to become a licensed attorney — and...
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How to Handle BAS (Battered Associate Syndrome) During Your Job Transition
Practicing law as an associate in a law firm is typically highly stressful. But when the stress gets you to...
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5 Tips for Impressing Law Firm Personnel Directors and What They're Looking For
Ever wonder what goes on in the minds of the people who interview you? We spoke with legal personnel directors...
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Understanding Uncertainty in the Legal Job Interview Process
Job interviews tend to elicit many emotions from the interviewee — but rarely is certainty one of them....
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How to Conduct a Successful Long-Range Job Search - Tips from LawCrossing
We offer tips to help you discover out-of-town resources and find new career opportunities when moving to a...
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