Ask LawCrossing: Aspiring Lawyer Wants a Firm That Doesn't Interview on Campus
Summary: The firms that interview on campus for associate positions don't interest me. How do I find a job at...
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Illinois Bar Exam Pass Rate Drops
Illinois state bar exam results have been released. Like much of the rest of the country, the state saw a...
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How to Be a Top Law Student Rule 3
Summary: Successfully completing law school is very much a case of mind over matter. It’s all about...
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How to Be a Top Law Student Rule 2
Summary: Don’t ever allow anything or anyone to stop you from believing in yourself. And this goes for...
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How to Be a Top Law Student Rule 1
Summary: In spite of it all, it’s a fact that most people who attempt law school survive it. Thus, the odds...
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Is It Necessary to Send a Thank You Note after I Have Had an Interview?
Summary: I am often asked this question by candidates with whom I am working and my response is typically met...
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Third-Year Law Student Tochi Onyebuchi Contemplates Return to Home State After Graduation
Summary: Tochi Onyebuchi is a third-year law student at Columbia Law Schooland anticipates a May 2015...
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Top 5 Tips for Creating Your Attorney Resume
Summary: Do you want to create a résumé that will wow any legal employer? Here are the top 5 tips that will...
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Third-Year Law Student Tatyana Segal Will Practice Law in New York City
Summary: Tatyana Segal is a third-year law student at the CUNY School of Law and anticipates a December 2015...
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Should I Try to Have a Bad Job Title Changed before I Accept a Position?
Summary: How important is a job title to accepting a position? I think the importance of a title depends on...
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Top 3 Biggest Myths about Working with a Legal Recruiter
Yes, even legal recruiting has myths associated with it. Many people have preconceived notions about how to...
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How Do I Know Whether My Skills Are in Demand in the Current Market?
Summary: Here’s how you can tell whether your skills are in demand in the current market.
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Second Year Law Student Eric Suarez Will Practice Health Law in The Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area
Personal Life Eric R. Suarez is a second year law student at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey...
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How can I get a law firm to focus on my qualifications instead of my past departure?
Summary: Getting a law firm to focus on your qualifications instead of a firm that you might have previously...
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Body Language Tips for on Campus Interviews With Law Firms
In a job interview, body language speaks volumes to a recruiter. In all likelihood, a recruiter won’t...
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Should I Become a Contract Attorney?
Summary: Whatever your situation, legal freelancing is increasingly popular. Is it for you? Consider the...
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Should I Open My Own Law Firm?
Summary: Do you have the desire, ability, and temperament to have success as a solo practitioner? Read on to...
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Should I Consider Being a Law Firm Partner?
Answer: Even if you amass a tremendous number of billable hours, you might still not have the essential...
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Do I Need to Reveal That I Was Let Go to My Recruiter or Potential Employers?
Summary: I was recently let go, but my firm will keep my biography on their website for three months. Do I...
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Third Year Law Student Ali Shuaib Founded International Law Students Association at Massachusetts School of Law
Personal Life Ali A. Shuaib is a third year law student at Massachusetts School of Law and anticipates a...
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How to Interview With a Law Firm: A Law Firm Interview Guide for Law Students
Good morning. Have a seat. Welcome to the job interview. You now have one 30-minute chance to convince a...
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How Suited Are You to the Practice of Law in a Large Law Firm?
How suited are you to the practice of law in a large law firm? Consider the three short statements below, and...
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Picking a Direction After Law School
There's a lot of pressure these days to land "the job of your dreams" when you graduate. The truth is, almost...
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Is it possible to move to transactional work as a fourth-year litigation associate at a big firm?
Answer: We receive this question fairly frequently at BCG for a number of reasons, primarily due to the...
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What can you do with your law degree and practice experience besides practicing law?
What can you do with your law degree and practice experience besides practicing law? The options are...
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What’s your opinion about a third year joining niche practice area?
Summary: I am not sure it’s time for me to specialize in one area at this point in my career. Should I join...
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What should a deal sheet look like?
Answer: If you have been practicing for two or more years and have gained some substantial, varied...
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What qualities do top recruiters seek in their candidates?
Answer: I have two basic rules that guide me when I am deciding whether to work with a candidate. The second...
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What is the division of labor between an attorney and a legal recruiter in the job search?
Q: I am interested in working with a legal recruiter but would like to get a better sense of the division of...
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Third Year Law Student Robert Eisner Wants to Practice Sports and Entertainment Law
Personal Life Robert Eisner IV is a third year law student at Loyola University Chicago School of Law and...
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