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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Mary Harblin: Director of Career Services at Syracuse University College of Law | Expert Advice on Law Job Opportunities
''My background lends itself well to counseling students in finding employment, since I know the thought...
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Find Career Success with Patricia White, Emory University School of Law Assistant Dean of Career Services
Working for a top school is never easy since the expectations of the students are always very high. Patricia...
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Career Success for Attorneys: Alyssa Hammond is the Director of Career Services at New England School of Law
Among other things, Alyssa Hammond offers tips on how evening law students should focus their job searches in...
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How to Leverage Alumni Connections for Better Law Firm Recruitment With Expert Advice from Expert Amy Mallow
Having worked in career services offices at two of the nation's top law schools, UCLA's Amy Mallow talks with...
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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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How to Optimize Your Work Day: Time Management Strategies for Professionals
This week, we look at ways for you to manage your time. It doesn't have to be as daunting as it seems, as long...
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Top 10 Tips for Acing the Bar Exam and Avoiding Panic Attacks
The Bar Exam is the last in a long line of hurdles you face when trying to become a licensed attorney — and...
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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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How to Write an Effective Opening Argument for a Legal Case
Create a credible answer to that perennial threshold question, ''Tell me something about yourself.''
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Transition from Accounting to Law: How to Transfer Your Practice to a Law Firm
Moving from an accounting firm to a law firm can be a difficult transition to make, but with the right moves,...
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Tips for Successfully Practicing Law in Los Angeles: Expert Insights for Lawyers
Where to Work and Play in the City of Angels.
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Cracking the Big Apple: Preparing for the New York State Bar Exam
An unblinking look at what it's like to sit for the world's toughest bar exam. Ready? You may begin.
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How Big Law Firms are Growing: The Rise of Top Legal Professionals
Closer Look: Growing firms in an uncertain economy. How do they do it? How much can they grow?
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Exploring the Art of Negotiation: Tips for Achieving Optimal Financial Outcomes
Make no mistake; the initial offer is the first step of the negotiation process. The key here is to be...
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How to Ace Your Performance Review: Survive and Thrive Through Unfavorable Performance Reviews
Everyone dreads their regular performance reviews, which are just as likely to be harsh and cruel as positive...
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Securing the Legal Job of Your Dreams - 10 Strategies to Land a Perfect Job
Outplacement versus Placement — Which is right for you?
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How Attorneys Can Avoid Lay-Offs: A Guide to Timetables and Proactive Strategies
Layoffs are often sudden, sometimes unexpected, and always unpleasant — noticing the signs that you may be...
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8 Tips for Acing Law School Exams and Avoiding Post-Exam Anxiety
Law school grades do matter. Here's how to do your best on those end-of-term tests.
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How to Build and Maintain Positive Relationships with Law Firm Recruiters
Recruiter-Law Firm Relationships Forming relationships with firms makes you more likely to be viewed as just...
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Employ Kaizen Mindset and Proven Steps to Advance Your Legal Career
Kaizen and the Process of Continuous Improvement in Your Legal Career What have you done for your employer...
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How Law Firms are Increasing Minority Hiring to Develop a More Diverse Workforce
Moral, business interests raise awareness of differences.
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How to Balance Career Growth as an Attorney
Obviously, taking pride in your work and enjoying it is important to your overall success and happiness in...
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