The Perpetual Salary Wars
Back when I was younger and in college, I remember being amazed that salaries at some of the largest New York...
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Common Mistakes Can Equal Disaster at Job Interviews
After three years of pulling all-nighters, cramming for tests, seemingly endless classes, and preparing for...
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Lewis Shender, Vice President and General Counsel for Jenny Craig, Inc., Enjoys the Hands-On Involvement of Being an In-House Attorney
Like many other young boys, Lewis Shender had big career plans set for himself when he was in grammar school....
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Thinking about Becoming a Legal Search Consultant (a.k.a. a ''Headhunter'')? Here's the Inside Scoop.
As Managing Director of BCG Attorney Search's Washington, DC, office, I have had the privilege of talking to...
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Kieran Shanahan advises of how to shine in both Law and Politics
The environment in which Kieran Shanahan grew up played a pivotal role in shaping his career in the legal...
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It's the New Year: Four Quick Questions to Help You Determine if Your Career is on Course
Most attorneys will agree that besides their families and their health, their careers are probably the most...
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University of New Mexico School of Law, Albuquerque, NM
Law students in New Mexico have unique career opportunities, as the state has only one law school.
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Survey finds dissatisfaction of companies hiring outside Consel
Corporate America is not happy with its outside counsel, according to a recent client-service survey. Only 32%...
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Electronic documents is a must for all litigation cases
On December 1, amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) relating to e-discovery went into...
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Graduates of University of Virginia School of Law Work in the Top 100 U.S. Law Firms
The University of Virginia School of Law was founded in 1819 by none other than Thomas Jefferson. The scenic...
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The Life and Career of Thomas Cole Edwards: A Career Journey from the Courtroom to the Caribbean
Having a law degree does not mean you are doomed to a career trapped behind the doors of a treacherous...
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Bart Epstein: General Counsel and Vice President of Corporate Development for Tutor.com
It is Sunday night, and tomorrow is the start of another long workweek. Has the weekend once again gone by too...
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Going Over to the Business Side of the Fence
Several years ago, I was at a seminar and a brilliant lawyer introduced himself to the group. The lawyer had...
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Melissa Lierly: Development Editor, Florida Coastal Law Review, Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, FL
Melissa Lierly, a 3L at Florida Coastal School of Law, is looking forward to graduation in December. Having...
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The Life and Career of Adam Levin: Partner with Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp, LLP, Los Angeles, CA
Labor and employment litigator Adam Levin said he likes to comb through all the details and facts of a case,...
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Shopping Strategies for Serious Bargain Hunters
The average consumer will spend a tidy sum this season - anywhere from $800 to $1,125 - to win the affections...
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The Benefits of Avoiding the Large Law Firm
As I started contemplating this topic, a small smile broke across my face. I thought to myself, ''This article...
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The Life and Career of Tom Mighell: Senior Counsel at Cowles & Thompson and Author of inter alia, a Weblog
Tom Mighell, Senior Counsel at the Dallas, TX, firm Cowles & Thompson for the past 16 years and author of the...
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November 20 2006 Legal Blog Roundup
First, let me apologize for my absence last week (because I know there are so many of you out there eagerly...
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Anita G. Haworth: President of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations and Senior Litigation Paralegal with Campbell Kyle Proffitt, LLP, Carmel, IN
Anita Haworth brought a wealth of life and work experience to her career as a paralegal. Prior to entering the...
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What Is the Best Way to Develop Business?
When people are in law school, and even during their first few years out of law school, they come to believe...
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Kathy Surber Moore: Paralegal with Butler, Vines and Babb, Knoxville, TN
Kathy Surber Moore said that she was motivated to become a paralegal because she wanted a career that was both...
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How Should I Act at Law Firm Functions? (Part II)
You Can Choose to Accomplish Nothing at a Law Firm Social Function.This statement is more complex than it may...
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How Should I Act at Law Firm Functions? (Part I)
Once a law firm or other legal employment organization hires you or becomes interested in hiring you, there is...
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Is It Bad To Be Part Of Or Join A Law Firm With High Turnover? Part 2
''This is the second part of a two-part series. To read the first part, visit the LawCrossing archives now!
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Essential requirements to be a successful Law Librarian
Love the smell of legal texts in the morning? Maybe you should consider becoming a law librarian! Law...
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Is It Bad To Be Part Of Or Join A Law Firm With High Turnover? Part 1
Law firms are organizations, and organizations go through changes-including turnover. In order to understand...
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Cindy Lopez: Founder of NJParalegal.com and Paralegal with the Law Firm of Charles M. Byrnes, Toms River, NJ
In 2000, Cindy Lopez had been working as a paralegal in the New Jersey area for six years and was an active...
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What is the appropriate way to dress for a legal interview?
I have thought a lot about this question over the years, and I really believe I have the answer. The answer is...
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