Brenda L. Darkow: From Fields of Green to the Field of Law
Brenda Darkow grew up on a dairy farm in Northeast Iowa. She says that she loved the farm; it was a lot of...
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10 Good Reasons to Become a Paralegal
Becoming a paralegal can be an important step in one’s career and provide an opportunity to work in a legal...
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Baylor Law School, Waco, Texas
Established in 1857, Baylor Law School is the oldest law school in Texas and the second law school to be...
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Is waiting to get multiple offers a good idea?
Question: I have a job offer to join a firm. I would like to have more than one job offer so I can...
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All Theory and no practice for corporate Attorneys makes work difficult.
Let's say you're just out of law school and looking to move into corporate work. What should you expect in a...
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Lorri Salyards: From Paralegal to Executive Director
Lorri Salyards spent her early childhood in a small town in Nebraska. Tragically, she lost her father when...
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How to be a successful freelance paralegal
Being a freelance paralegal might be a good fit for someone who has spent years in the legal field and needs...
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Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, Virginia
Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college in Lexington, Virginia, that has a prestigious...
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Changing practice areas within law firm - a good move?
Question: I am an associate with a top firm in Manhattan. Work in my practice area at the firm (M&A) has...
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Bobby Zervas: Executive Coordinator On His Way to Law School
Bobby Zervas spent his youth in a suburb of Chicago in the town of Lombard, Illinois, where he was fortunate...
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Getting Along With Colleagues and Co-workers in a New Firm
When you work in an office, you generally become familiar with office politics rather soon. Anyone who has...
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Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
Washington University in St. Louis is a nonsectarian, private research university located in St. Louis,...
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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...
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Camille D. Reynolds: Law Librarian Turned Director of Research and Information Services
Camille Reynolds grew up in the Northeastern Kansas town of Wamego, population 3,500 at the time. She spent...
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Becoming a Legal File Clerk Can Be a Great Entry into the Field of Law
If you're interested in the field of law and can't stop watching Law & Order reruns, get an entry-level job at...
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Its better to be updated with the regulations to secure a job
Imagine this scenario: the CEO is forced to publicly eat some crow because of that fine the SEC levied. Or...
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Tips on how to be at your best while handling tough questions at an Interview
You're all set for the interview for the new job. You've arrived 10 minutes early. You've worn your best...
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Kennon Welch: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Full-Time Office Manager/Legal Assistant
Kennon Welch grew up in the coastal city of Corpus Christi, located in the Southeast region of Texas, a city...
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Vanderbilt University Law School
One of America's top universities, Vanderbilt University offers a first-rate legal education in a...
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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...
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Summer 2008 State of the Market Report
Summer 2008: State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regionsa. Southern California (Los...
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Some Tips on Getting Hired
In-house counsel work is sometimes hard to get into. So below are a couple of tips that may help you out.
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Resume Advice for Paralegals
For many contemplating a career in the paralegal field, it is definitely a decision worthy of serious...
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Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC
Georgetown University Law Center is one of the foremost law schools in the United States. Located in the heart...
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Tips on how to avoid being the helpful friend in a law firm and risk getting fired
General counsel have a difficult job. The best ones, and the ones most sought after, are the ones who can...
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Career Tips for Paralegals and Other Legal Staff
With the economy down, legal staff turnover is expected to decrease, and in this highly competitive...
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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...
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Is telling a headhunter that you are about to be laid-off a good move?
Question:I am a mid-level corporate associate and have just been told that I am being laid off because there...
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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...
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Should you apply to the same firm through different recruiters
Question:I recently submitted my resume to a firm through another recruiter. I am very excited about this...
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