How to Sell Yourself on Interviews, Part One Your resume was posted among thousands of competing resumes, and to your surprise, you were chosen for an in-person interview. Congratulations! But wait...what are those voices in your head saying? Are you really going to be able to compete against the top candidates? (11 views)
The Legal Studies Program at Washburn University in Topeka, KS Washburn University has continued to emphasize quality education since it was founded in 1865. From its beginnings as a small church-affiliated college to its current role as a comprehensive public metropolitan university, Washburn University offers the residents of Topeka, Shawnee County, and Northeast Kansas opportunities for high-quality education. Of course students... (76 views)
Job Satisfaction in the Paralegal Field Many paralegals entering the workforce these days have high expectations. Steady salary increases, expanded workplace challenges, and broad benefits packages all contribute to robust paralegal employment opportunities and job satisfaction. (4957 views)
Kareem Salama: Country Singer and Graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law Kareem Salama, who just finished his third year at the University of Iowa College of Law, has a bright future ahead of him—not only in law but also in country music. Born and raised in a small city in Oklahoma, Salama said that country music is a big part of the state's culture, which has produced some of country music's biggest names, such as Ronnie Dunn of Brooks and... (266 views)
The Top 10 Tips for a Successful Summer Experience 1. The eager bird gets the worm.Seek out interesting assignments rather than waiting for them to come to you. Express an interest in any specialty area that may interest you, look for assignments in your areas of interest, and be at work on time or earlier on a regular basis. (61 views)
Is it possible to change practice areas in big law firms? Question: I am currently a second-year associate and have decided I want to switch my practice from litigation to corporate law. My current firm does not have a strong corporate practice, so I am thinking of accepting an offer to join the litigation practice of another firm that has a really strong corporate practice. While I did not say this on the interview, of... (1550 views)
The Law Offices of Geragos & Geragos Arguably the most well-known, high-profile clientele-laden attorney in Los Angeles and possibly the country, Mark Geragos is the managing partner of the 13-partner firm Geragos & Geragos. The firm opened when he was just 12 years old; but now Mark Geragos, along with his father and 11 other lawyers, practices out of recently acquired historical real estate in downtown L.A.... (990 views)
The Life and Career of Mark Geragos Defender of Underdogs At a very young age, Mark Geragos gained respect for the legal profession and decided that he was going to follow that career route. (1832 views)
They ''Know Your Name''—The Odds Will Betray You! What You Can and Cannot Get Away with in the Interview/Hiring Process and the Dreaded Background Check Casino Royale is my favorite movie of 2007. The new James Bond is smart, fast, strong, ruthless-and a hacker. He jaw-droppingly pierces the veil that surrounds the pompous and pampered but no less hard-boiled ''M,'' breaks into her penthouse condo, steals her cyber-identity, and uses his ill-gotten gains to catch the bad guys. What a guy! (97 views)
Expensive Wine for Expensive Tastes Everyone knows there's nothing like kicking back after work with a box of crackers, a block of your favorite cheese, and a nice glass of wine. The perfect complement to any romantic dinner, low-key gathering, or high-class celebration, wine is different from other forms of alcohol in that each wine seems to have a particularly unique personality that makes it perfect for a... (209 views)
Scandalous Billboard Causes Stir 05/18/07 When law firm Fetman, Garland & Associates, Ltd. posted a racy billboard in Chicago with the message ''Life's Short, Get a Divorce,'' residents and lawyers were shocked. (107 views)
Be Careful What You Post on Social Media 05/17/07 Thought your latest blog about last night's party was only being viewed by friends and internet bloggers? Think again. Recruiters are now using websites such as MySpace and Facebook to acquire information about potential employees. (8 views)
UC Irvine's New Law School Receives $1 Million Gift 05/16/07 University of California, Irvine (UCI) received a $1 million gift from the Joan Irvine Smith and Athalie R. Clarke Foundation, which will go towards the new school of law's library. Specifically, the gift will help build the library's core collection. (36 views)
Possible Changes for the Student Loan Industry 05/15/07 After investigating possible kickbacks given to universities by private lenders, New York Attorney General, Andrew M Cuomo, seeks to make changes in the student loan industry. (11 views)
Law Students go to the Supreme Court 05/14/07 With help from the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic at University of Virginia's (UVa) law school, a group of students will have the rare opportunity to argue before the Supreme Court for the case of United States v. Watson. (12 views)
The Life and Career of Steven Farese Prosecutor Criminal defense attorney Steven Farese just wrapped up one of the most shocking and talked-about cases to hit the South this year. The notorious case of Mary Winkler, the Christian mother of three and wife of a Tennessee preacher who shot and killed her husband, spanned the screens of millions of televisions and the pages of numerous magazines and newspapers. Now, almost... (2938 views)
Swinging the case of disposal of solid waste by Justice Anthony Kennedy As May began, the Supreme Court had decided only 36 of the 88 cases it has heard since its term began last October. In terms of the Kentucky Derby, the court has almost five full furlongs still to go. A few observations: (4 views)
Resume fraud rampant in the work force There are tens of millions of U.S. workers who have lied or exaggerated their accomplishments on their resumes. (1908 views)
Bologna, more than great food BOLOGNA, Italy - Bologna the Fat. Bologna the Learned. Bologna the Red. (200 views)
Saab's small wagon shatters perceptions The Saab 9-3 SportCombi is a well-built European import that is inspiring to drive and treads lightly on the planet and your bank account. Its only fault is that it may leave too small of a footprint for a big family. (91 views)
May 14 2007 Legal Blog Roundup Hi, everybody. Spending two days away from my daily routine does wonders for my mind and spirit. This morning, I took my ritualistic cool shower, closed my eyes, and shooed away all those thoughts of law firms and law firm personnel that relentlessly clutter my mind. Feeling serene and revived, I opened up the Blog of Legal Times. The page announced an unmatched message of... (1 views)
En Vogue Etiquette, Part I: The Handshake Etiquette is much more about the small things than the big ones. For instance, not only should you stand up when shaking a person's hand, but your handshake should also come across as strong and confident. ''Strong,'' however, is not to be confused with ''bone-crushing,'' and ''confident'' is not to be confused with ''extremity groping.'' Neither of these approaches makes... (8 views)
The Suffolk University Paralegal Program At its Beacon Hill campus next to the government center in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, Suffolk University recently celebrated the centennial anniversary of its law school. For the last 20 of those 100 years, the school has offered a selection of paralegal programs within the department. (364 views)
Nycol Morrisey: Paralegal at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, in New York, NY ''After reading our nation's Declaration of Independence and some civil rights acts, my eyebrows rise knowing that most of the documents and laws lack any reference of black people/African-Americans. I have seen black women struggle for civil rights for 30 years and still no advancement but little changes. I'm always thinking that there must be some magic formula or... (453 views)
How to Avoid a Bad Reputation at Work Little things that you do every day without thinking could be driving your coworkers crazy. Your bad business habits can give you a bad reputation and make you the topic of water-cooler gossip. Take a deep breath—and a good hard look at yourself—and then ask yourself if you are guilty of committing any of the following reputation killers. (3273 views)
Daryl Atkinson: Recent Graduate of the University of St. Thomas School of Law On Saturday, May 12, the University of St. Thomas (UST) School of Law held its commencement ceremony for the class of 2007. Among the members of the school's fourth graduating class was Daryl Atkinson, who served as the student speaker at the graduation ceremony, an honor for which he was elected by his peers. (253 views)
University of St. Thomas School of Law, Minneapolis, MN When trustees from the University of St. Thomas decided the university could open a new law school, they conducted feasibility studies to determine whether Minnesota, a state with three other law schools, needed another. Their studies revealed that there was a need not for another traditional law school but for one with a distinct mission. (128 views)
How to Win Any Argument Logic is both truth and fiction. Reality and illusion. Magic and mystery. Logic doesn't exist in the abstract but in the eye of the logician. (193 views)
Family Responsibilities Discrimination Claims Increase Employers know that it is illegal to discriminate against employees, or potential employees, on the basis of gender, yet there has been an increase in the number of lawsuits filed against companies where employees claimed they were discriminated against based on family caregiving responsibilities. Although such claims have existed since the 70s, the number of cases filed... (6 views)