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CLOs Expect a Decrease in Hiring and Increased Investment in Legal Operations

The annual chief legal officer (CLO) survey by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Exterro shows...

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The Top 10 Reasons Why Being a Lawyer Is Not Worth It

Lawyers face unique challenges, including negative stereotypes, billing pressures, and limited opportunities...

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Law Students: Here's How to Stand Out During Your Job Search

This article provides an overview of the law student job search process. It offers advice on creating a...

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Succeeding in a Judicial Clerkship

Summary: The application process can be daunting, but if you take it one step at a time and focus on putting...

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Actionable Strategies for Securing a Legal Internship When You Don't Land a First-Year Summer Opportunity

Discover proven strategies to excel in legal internships even if you miss a first-year summer opportunity....

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First-Year Law Student? Here's How to Prepare for Your Summer Job Interview

This article advises first-year law students on successfully following up after a summer job interview. It...

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Avoid Lawyer Burnout: Watchout For These Signs and Some Solutions

While some stress is inevitable and even positive, excessive stress is taking its toll on lawyers everywhere,...

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Choosing The Best Bar Exam Preparation Course

Deciding to take a bar exam preparation course is not an easy one. There are many different courses available,...

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The Bar Admission Process and Bar Reciprocity

One of the most important steps in any lawyer's legal career is graduating from law school and passing the...

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Is Getting an LL.M. Degree a Good Idea?

Many attorneys who have not done so great in law school or have received their education from an uncredited...

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No Excuse for No Experience: 4 Ways to Fill Holes in Your Legal Resume

As a college student or law graduate, you may hear this all the time:

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Branding Yourself While At Law School

Personal branding has always been out there, but it has become a better defined and an increasingly popular...

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Job References: Who To Ask As a Law Student

No matter what type of job you’re applying for, it’s likely that you’ll be required to submit a list of...

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Email Signature Etiquette for Law Students and Attorneys

When reaching out to potential employers or legal recruiters via email, be mindful that based off that first...

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6 Qualities of a Successful Sales Pitch For Law Student & Attorneys

Even if you’re not going to be a salesperson, you should learn the following qualities of a successful sales...

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3 Profile Settings Legal Professionals Aren't Using on LinkedIn, But Should be

Why are we even talking about social media in the context of job search? Simple! Legal recruiters are using...

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7 Unconvential Networking Tips for Law Students

For students and recent grads on the prowl for a job, the idea of networking can be stressful. Stereotypical...

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Busy Work: How Legal Professionals can Manage a Heavy Workload

If you're like most people, things have been busy at work lately. And by "lately," I mean the past few years....

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25 Ways to Become a Super Legal Intern

Fetching coffee in a single bound. Working tirelessly into the wee hours of the night. Coming to the rescue of...

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10 Pieces of Advice to a Legal Intern: Things I Wish I Knew Then

As an undergraduate or current law student, securing a legal internship is a complete victory! Maintaining an...

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How to Turn Down a Legal Job Offer: Let 'Em Down Easy

Interviewing, much like dating, begins with careful preparation, nervous anxiety, and finding just the right...

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How to Seek a Mentor for Law Students

How can you turn a hero into a real career advisor? Cultivate a mentor.

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5 Things Job Applicants Do That Annoy Legal Hiring Managers

With employers being flooded with candidates for any job they post, it's more important than ever to make sure...

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How Can Law Students and Attorneys Follow Up After Sending A Job Application

You’ve spent hours carefully tailoring your resume and cover letter to each position, sent out hundreds of...

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Get Equipped for Legal Network

As with all major projects, the right tools can make a difference—so the right networking tools will yield...

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How to Follow Up after an Informational Interview for Law Students and Attorneys

Write the Letter You've just returned from a wonderful meeting with Frank Carlson. You achieved everything...

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The Thank You Note: How Legal Professional Should Follow Up

You've just returned from a wonderful meeting, and achieved everything you hoped you would, and then some. You...