Careers in Law: A Walk on the Wild Side - Advice for Prospective Attorneys Put on your khaki shorts, load your film, and pack your bug spray. You're about to embark upon the adventure of a lifetime on an African safari! (9 views)
Secrets to Launching Your Legal Career: What You Need to Know to Get Started Nothing says ''I'm filthy rich!'' like owning your own thoroughbred. Prove to everyone that your blood is bluer by getting a pedigreed racing horse to call your very own and an equestrian property to match. (17 views)
Become a Lawyer: Uncover What It Takes to Build a Career Behind the Bar Page 2 Why do I have to take it? Since the quality of education and specific curricula can vary significantly from school to school, the bar exam determines a standard level of competency among law school graduates. In conjunction with a demonstration of sufficient character and fitness (your bar application includes a questionnaire used to determine that you are... (2036 views)
A Guide to Living in New York (the Big Apple) | Insider Advice & Tips Moving to New York City with a 30 million dollar budget? The Penthouse at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel boasts exquisite amenities, jaw-dropping views, 5 star service, and the most exclusive location in the city. (100 views)
Paralegal Pioneers: How to Blaze Your Own Trail in The Legal Professio One of the first paralegals in the country, Carole Bruno studied at the prestigious University of West Los Angeles School of Law Paralegal Program. She has worked in litigation and law firm marketing and recently started writing full time. Her fourth book on paralegals is due out early next year. LawCrossing talks with Ms. Bruno about the paralegal profession. (117 views)
Jack Levin: Senior Partner of Kirkland Ellis - A Look into His Successful Legal Career Jack Levin's admirable career has allowed him to take on legal roles as diverse as law professor at a few top law schools, author of some of the most important corporate law literature in the field and partner at one of the most revered law firms in the country. He sits down and talks about all of them with us, and gives insight into the evolution of the corporate law... (4033 views)
Grow Your Business with Governance Consulting Services | Tips to Get Started Law firms that have expertise in corporate governance issues have benefited from high-profile business scandals and mismanagement that have made Enron Corp. and WorldCom Inc. front-page news. (6 views)
Former National Lawyers Association President: Rita Lowery Gitchell's Journey to Success Rita Gitchell talks with LawCrossing about her crusade on behalf of working mothers, the thorny issues involved with her practice area, the challenges involved in raising kids while practicing law, and how her strongly held beliefs led her to eventually serve as the first female president of the National Lawyers Association. (416 views)
At the University of Arizona Law School, Mary Birmingham is Breaking Barriers Mary Birmingham has been a law school career services professional for going on 19 years, but it has been at the University of Arizona Law School, her second career services post, that she and her colleague, Paula Nailon, established one of the American legal profession's signature career services programs, one likely to be copied by other law schools. (295 views)
Johnnie Cochran: Biography and Legacy of the Iconic Lawyer The world's most famous lawyer adds a Law Star to his ever-expanding trophy case and talks with LawCrossing about his high-powered career beyond O.J. (3808 views)
Jan M. Conlin: A Successful Partner at Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi Law Firm Through her involvement in some monumental intellectual property cases involving a few of the country's largest and most respected corporations, Jan Conlin has made quite the name for herself, despite never having envisioned the practice of intellectual property law as her ultimate career. (228 views)
Uncover the Secrets of Successful Legal Staffers: Advice from Real Pros Do you have a question about working in the legal profession? About LawCrossing? No matter the topic, + send us an e-mail and we'll be glad to answer it for you! (202 views)
Become a Lawyer with Robert Corn-Revere's Top Tips for Lawyers-in-Training This week's Star of the Week, noted First Amendment advocate Robert Corn-Revere, recently made headlines as he played an instrumental part in the decision by New York Governor Pataki to overturn Lenny Bruce's 40-year-old conviction on obscenity charges. (204 views)
Recruiting Technical Specialists for Legal Firms: Strategies for Profitable Hiring During the height of the technology boom, law firms were increasingly taking on technical specialists who could provide valuable help on patent work. Is this a viable job option for people with scientific backgrounds and no legal degree? (2018 views)
How to Market Your Law Degree from a Lower Tier Law School Outside Your State: Tips & Strategies Not everyone goes to a law school that is nationally recognized and universally accepted. While it certainly makes it tougher if you didn't, there are ways to move your law degree to another area of the country, if that's what you really want. (490 views)
Debevoise & Plimpton: A Look at One of the Largest Law Firms in the World Since its inception in 1931 in New York, Debevoise & Plimpton has enjoyed a long and fruitful history that has led to its reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Top-notch corporate and litigation departments, a stellar pro bono practice, and a pleasant firm culture all help to distinguish Debevoise from its competition. (414 views)
How Matthew L. Pascocello Is Leveraging His Legal Marketing Experience as Assistant Director of Alumni Counseling at American University Washington College of Law For the first edition of our new weekly column, Career Counselor's Corner, we spoke with Matthew Pascocello from the Career Services office at American University's Washington College of Law to find out how he got to where he is today and how he goes about helping countless students and alumni each year. (171 views)
William Mitchell College of Law Appoints Kevin Campana as Interim Dean of Students This week, we spoke with the Interim Dean of Students at William Mitchell College of Law to find out about how that school goes about trying to ensure its students and alumni are not just successful, but also happy, in their careers. (101 views)
Guide to Pepperdine University School of Law: Detailed Overview and Admissions Requirements Offering a Malibu campus that trumps even those of other Southern California schools, Pepperdine provides students with an attractive setting to go along with its cutting-edge legal programs. (1188 views)
Improve Your Grades: Strategies for Winning the War Against Your Law School Exams The enemy is largely unknown. It lurks in the minds of your professors throughout the semester but is never fully revealed until it's too late. You find yourself trapped in a classroom with no way out (except if you leave an ID card with the proctors, you may visit the bathroom, one at a time, as long as you're quiet) and just a few hours to attack before it's all over.... (245 views)
How Public Defenders Protect People's Rights And Change Lives: A Look At Public Defenders Law In Action Public defenders have one of the toughest gigs in the legal industry - but also one of the most rewarding. Sacrificing the big paycheck to help those in need, public defenders find job satisfaction — and excellent training — amid some of the most emotionally-taxing circumstances. (9962 views)
How To Write the Proper Legal Documents: Tips From Experienced Law Professionals Putting words on paper: A lawyer's guide. (118 views)
Customer Service Tips for Lawyers: How to Give Your Clients the Attention They Deserve Customer Service: Another Thing They Don't Teach You in Law School Working in the law, like working in most other professional fields, entails a certain amount of customer service. Some might say the customer service parts of the job are the most important - especially if you want to get ahead in a large firm. (126 views)
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 life. Some people, however, will find fault with every employer they work for - these "destroyers" will often affect others with their negative views. Beware. (82 views)
Tips for Building a Successful Legal Career: Treat it Like a Small Business Running a successful business takes hard work and dedication, but it can also be rewarding. The same is true when it comes to your legal career. You can build a successful, sustainable law practice by treating it like a business and following a few key principles.The first step to successful legal career management is setting goals that are attainable and measurable.... (70 views)
Solo Practitioner Attorney: Everything You Need to Know A solo practitioner attorney is a lawyer who operates their own law firm and works independently, without partners or associates. They handle all aspects of their legal practice, from client relations and case management to billing and marketing. Solo practitioner attorneys can specialize in various areas of law, such as criminal defense, family law, immigration, or... (269 views)
Choose Your Law Practice Path in 2023! Summary: The article discusses the various paths that law school graduates in 2023 can take in their careers. The options include joining a large law firm, a small or medium-sized law firm, a corporate legal department, or a public interest organization. Each path has its own advantages and disadvantages and it is important for aspiring lawyers to consider their individual... (53 views)
Promoting an Ownership Mentality in Law Firms: Why Lawyers Lack it and How to Address it "An ownership mentality" in a law firm refers to the mindset and attitude of partners who take responsibility for the success and growth of the firm, treating it as if it were their own business. However, many lawyers may not have this mentality due to a lack of training in business management and a focus on their legal craft. To promote an ownership mentality among... (16 views)
Law Firm Titles Explained: Of Counsel, Non-Equity Partners, and Equity Partners Attorneys who are able to stay employed in a law firm for a long time can go several routes after being a senior associate. Every law firm has three main titles for attorneys who have achieved a high seniority level. These titles are: Of Counsel, Non-Equity Partner, and Equity Partner. (6413 views)
Is Working on Weekends and Holidays Necessary for Lawyers? Mental health and work-life balance have been the latest buzzwords in every field these days especially with the Great Resignation happening as a consequence of the coronavirus disease 2019. (843 views)