Inside Recruiting Week: Pick Me
Hundreds of nervous students! Scores of demanding lawyers! Yes, it's recruiting week. Viewer discretion...
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Defining Legal Staff Jobs
Wondering if there is a law firm position that is right for you? We'll take you through what it means to work...
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Being employed while still at Law School - Part 2
Eric Wilmer started Chicago-Kent Law School in the fall of 2001. Like other evening students working...
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Being employed while still at Law School
This is a special two-part article about the different ways to approach your employment during law school....
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The Life and Career of Marie Ann Hoenings and her advice on how to specialize in law
The time to experiment with different specialties and interests is early in one's career, says Marie Ann...
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Summer Positions with Small Firms and Public Interest Groups
With summer just around the corner, law students are working hard to ensure they secure employment at a firm....
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Lauren Prevost on practicing for the fist time and home work
In the age of the Internet and information overload, there's no excuse for job seekers to be unprepared....
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Making good use of Summer will benefit law students
It's that time of year again. Second- and third-year law students are gearing up for summer-associate season...
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Dawn Rosemond From Student to Lawyer: A Graceful Transition
If you've got it, flaunt it. Although good grades in law school are obviously important, a winning resume also...
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How LRAPs Can Help You Pursue a Career in Public Interest Law
More law school graduates are able to pursue careers in public service than ever before because of loan...
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Robert E. Williams: On Job Training, Serving Clients and the Importance of Humor at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
Graduates of lesser-known law schools shouldn't feel intimidated in the job market by their peers from more...
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5 Tips to Make a Positive Impression in the Legal Profession: Avoid Email & Partner Phobia
As Global Chair of Recruiting for Latham & Watkins, Tracy Edmonson says her law firm receives 6,000 resumes a...
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Securing a Summer Job: Expert Tips for a Successful Career - Part II
By the second year of law school, law students emerge with a full year of study under their belts and some...
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Securing a Summer Job: How to Take Advantage of Tips and Opportunities
The first year of law school is a time when students acclimate to the law school community. Excelling both...
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Law School 2L Survival Guide: Tips from an Insider on Succeeding in Law School
You read case law at the speed of light. You write three-hour exams in your sleep. So why is 2L known as the...
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How Legal Staffers Feel About Their Jobs: A Roundtable Discussion
Do you have a question about working in the legal profession? About LawCrossing? No matter the topic, + send...
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Legal Staffing: Hear from Professionals About Their Experiences
Do you have a question about working in the legal profession? About LawCrossing? No matter the topic, + send...
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Using Legal Recruiters To Help Maximize Your Job-Seeking Reach: How Mass Mailing Your Resume Can Help You Get Noticed
This week, our recruiters answer questions about the work involved in their often misunderstood profession.
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Securing a Legal Clerkship: A Guide for Law Students
Do clerkships make you more marketable after law school? BCG Attorney Search recruiters tackle that very...
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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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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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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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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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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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Creating a Digital Resume: Tips & Best Practices from Legal Professionals
You can easily develop an electronic resume and send it by e-mail, but there are caveats.
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Avoid Common Mistakes During Your Job Search: Legal Job Hunting Pitfalls You Need to Know
Watch your step when looking for your next position by reviewing these five job search ''don'ts.''
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Recruiting During an Economic Downturn: How Law Schools Can Adapt to OCI Cutbacks
The poor economy means students will have to work harder for a chance at fewer jobs in this fall's on-campus...
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3 Legal Recruiting Styles: What Every Jobseeker Needs To Know
Most recruiters would prefer to keep their particular tactics under wraps, but knowing how your recruiter...
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Attracting Diversity Still a Challenge in the Hiring Process - How to Make Progress
Minorities remain under-represented at law firms despite initiatives.
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