Real Estate Lawyer: What Life is Like in the Profession Inarguably one of the ''hot'' areas of law, real estate law has recently become a very attractive choice for law students and established attorneys looking to switch practice areas. We talked to real estate attorneys in various situations to see what this field can offer you. (76123 views)
University of Hawaii at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law-Expert Insight + Reviews The University of Hawaii at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law places special emphasis on fields of law of particular importance to Hawaii and the Pacific region, such as environmental law, native Hawaiian rights, ocean law, and Pacific and Asian Legal Studies. (1115 views)
5 Steps to Using Morrison Foerster as a Legal Resource for Your Business Morrison & Foerster, or ''MoFo'', as it is often called, is widely recognized as one of the best firms in the country to work for — maybe that's why it's so hard to get a job there. (720 views)
Gibson Dunn Crutcher: A Comprehensive Look at One of America's Top Law Firms Gibson Dunn & Crutcher is one of the Southland's oldest and largest firms, and its longevity is mostly due to an honored track record and a sterling reputation. (459 views)
Land Your Dream Job at Cravath Swaine & Moore - Tips and Advice for Job Seekers Though not the largest of firms, Cravath, Swain & Moore is certainly one of the heavyweights of the legal profession. Known for its rich history, imposing name, stringent hiring process and dedication to excellence, Cravath is a consensus standard. (281 views)
Concord Law School: A Comprehensive Guide to Online Law Degree Programs For prospective law students who feel that rigid schedules and rising tuition prices may have put a legal education out of reach, Concord Law School provides an (increasingly popular) alternative solution. (255 views)
Gain Practical Experience: University of Chicago Law School Students Work on Animal Rights Project Susie Cowen and Viktoria Lovei, second-year law students at the University of Chicago Law School, worked as research assistants last summer. This, in itself, is not unusual. Except that their research may someday contribute to a change in the way that food is labeled in the United States and the way in which farm animals are treated. (163 views)
Unveiling The Independent Spirit of Harvard's Environmental Law Review: An Inside Look A specialized journal at any Law School in the United States faces both challenges and freedoms that are different from more traditional journals. They are better able to experiment with format and topic choice, but are sometimes constrained by a lack of a substantive foundation of role models and developed subfields. This week LawCrossing profiles the Harvard... (90 views)
Boalt Hall Environmental Law Students: Activists On Campus and Beyond Students play a key role in the environmental law program at the Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley—not only as participants, but also as advocates for and designers of the program's future. (86 views)
Corporate Lawyer Michael J. Mais Provides Insight on Being a Municipal Attorney | LawCrossing On any given day, Long Beach (CA) Assistant City Attorney Michael J. Mais might find himself advising the Airport Advisory Commission on open meetings law, explaining an intricate zoning regulation to city council members, or interviewing applicants for a summer internship position. (69 views)
Advocates Call for Federal Judges with Environmental Law Backgrounds President Joe Biden's efforts to diversify the federal bench have not yet included a nominee with a career in environmental law, which progressive and environmental advocates call for. This reflects a need for federal judges with ecological law experience, particularly for non-profit or public interest groups. While Biden has prioritized judicial nominations that bring... (4 views)