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Law Students Worried About Prospects After Law School

Law students have a new hero. Blogger Ethan Haines has announced that he will go on a hunger strike, demanding...

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The University of Idaho College of Law

The University of Idaho College of Law is consistently ranked as one of the most affordable schools in the...

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Lise Barrera - Attorney, Dancer and Legal Leader in Real Estate and Mortgage Issues

Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss has been fortunate enough for the past thirteen years to have Lise Barrera on its...

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Should a Bar Exam Be Required for Practicing Lawyers?

Just how important is the bar exam when it comes to assessing a lawyer's readiness to practice law? That...

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Had a great interview but have got no response to my thank-you emails.

Question: I'm a third-year litigator and it's been one week since I interviewed with a firm. I think...

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Your GPA may go up soon!

The job market for new attorneys is more competitive than ever thanks to a depressed legal economy and an...

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Summer 2010 State of Market Report

Southern California (Orange County,San Diego, Los Angeles) Northern California (Silicon Valley, and San...

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Are things looking up for recent graduates?

According to a recent article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, things may be looking up slightly for new...

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Clients Unwilling to Fund On The Job Training

Recently we talked about the declining size of summer classes. In what may become a rapid downward spiral,...

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Today's Legal Market and Your Job Search

Looking for a new job in the legal industry? Despite the tough job market, the pace of lateral hiring is...

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''A Bright Future?''

I've got a job waiting for my graduation Fifty thou a year - buys a lot of beer Things are going great, and...

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The Right Question May be the Answer to Your Career

While this article may be of general interest and help to anybody, to law students in particular, I believe it...

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Your Career Success Depends on Projecting a Confident Attitude

People will be reluctant to trust you if you seem unconfident during social interaction. For a legal staff or...

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Promoting Yourself in Law School: Walking the Corridors of Power

Each law school is a multi-state power base, and a positive perception from the student's community can...

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Workplace Rumors and Gossip: Understanding, Treating, and Using Them

Workplace rumors and gossip are a part of workspace reality that shouldn't be ignored. However, too many...

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Networking: Are You Afraid to Ask for Help?

If you are working in a law firm, or regularly connected with legal work, chances are that in your inner...

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The ''If'' and ''Then'' to Rattle Your Brain

Now, this isn't strictly an article for your career in the sense that it will help you to make job searches....

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What People Forget When Negotiating For a New Job

The principles of negotiating for a new job are a lot different than negotiating for a simple pay raise. Most...

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Common Mistakes That Can Kill Your Career Right Before It Starts

It is always good to be aware of things, and you might be the smartest guy in law school but when it comes to...

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Leaving Your Job, But Have You Done Your Career Assessment?

Personal career assessments and tallying of your strengths and weaknesses is essential for keeping you ready...

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What Purpose Do You See in Your Future Career?

A law student is still in greater charge of his/her future than a lawyer who has slogged away in the...

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Blast the Caste and Assert Your Rights!

You are rarely alone if you think that law firms fail to appreciate the contributions of law firm staff and...

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Be Careful If You Have Crossed 30 and Studying At a Law School

Now, here is a touchy subject. What happens to overage students who join law school from other fields of work...

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Build Yourself to Become a Tax Attorney

Why a tax attorney of all things? Why not? If you intend to practice corporate law, your potential client base...

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Managing Your Time on a Legal Staff Job

Time management is tough, and it's even tougher to deal with when you work for law firm. While getting rid of...

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Winter 2010 State of Market Report

Southern California (Orange County, San Diego and Los Angeles) The Northeast (New York, Washington, DC,...