Stay Informed with the Latest Law News - The Law Buzz List The hottest people + trends + ideas in the law. All compiled in one place. (74 views)
How to Impress Employers with Effective Storytelling in an Interview Accomplishment storytelling appeals to the interviewer's imagination and is a powerful way to market skills when interviewing. (69 views)
5 Insider Tips for Legal Staffers to Maximize Success 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! (60 views)
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 from law firms of varying sizes to find out their thoughts on everything from the 2004 hiring forecast to what makes a good candidate. (59 views)
Securing the Legal Job of Your Dreams - 10 Strategies to Land a Perfect Job Outplacement versus Placement — Which is right for you? (58 views)
How Legal Staffers Feel About Their Jobs: Hear From The Experts 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! (58 views)
Legendary Guitar Brands: Fender, Gibson, and Gretsch - Get to Know the Classics There it is, encased in an air-tight glass case: a trophy, a prize, a legend. This LawCrossing Weekend you will gaze in awe at the world's most expensive guitar. (48 views)
Navigating Difficult Legal Scenarios: Tips & Tactics for Lawyers Tired of the same old, same old? You know, the hotel room that looks just like the last one you stayed in, and you wake up asking yourself, ''Now, exactly where am I?'' You will have no problem figuring out where you are in the hotels listed here. These unique dwellings offer you much more than just a spot to rest your head. They provide one-of-a-kind experiences. So,... (46 views)
Creating a Digital Resume: Tips & Best Practices from Legal Professionals You can easily develop an electronic resume and send it by e-mail, but there are caveats. (42 views)
Unwind in Style: How Spas are the Newest Way to Relax The jury is in — your client won! You've completed the contracts for that mega merger. You deserve a reward. How about some real pampering for a change? Whatever the reason, and whether you can only spare a few hours or an entire week, there is a spa to fit your schedule, desires, and finances. (42 views)
Job Search Strategies: How to Find Law Jobs with the Help of the New Rolls The Rolls Royce 2004 Phantom accomplishes much more than just superb engineering and refined luxury. It gives all of us something to dream about. (32 views)
Overview of the Job Market for Law School Students and Laterals in 2003 The employment outlook for the upcoming year: so-so. (31 views)
Checklist for Handling Job References - A Comprehensive Guide for Job Seekers Reputable law firms WILL want to hear from your past employers. Our recruiters discuss how to avoid getting burned in what is often the last step of the hiring process. (29 views)
Make a Solid Start to Your Legal Career: A Guide for Small Business Lawyers At the outset, it is important to realize that much of what I am saying goes against the ''traditional'' view of the law as a profession. Obviously, the law is a profession. Notwithstanding the use of the word ''profession,'' though, you can still get fired, not advance, or find yourself in a dead end job. Your skills or specialty can quickly become irrelevant in the... (29 views)
Understanding Uncertainty in the Legal Job Interview Process Job interviews tend to elicit many emotions from the interviewee — but rarely is certainty one of them. While everyone experiences at least some level of insecurity during the interview process, not allowing yourself to totally succumb to it is important to the success of your job search — and to your sanity. (24 views)
How to Manage Working with Difficult Colleagues Around Valentine's Day In a week awash with the sentiments of St. Valentine, it may seem unseemly to comment upon a recent opinion in the Supreme Court of Virginia. The case, alas, had nothing to do with sentiment. As M. Chirac is wont to say, au contraire. (19 views)
Law Job Market Holds Steady: What to Know for Career Success in 2021 Law students can expect to find positions despite economic woes (14 views)
Legal Staffers Share Insight: Tips for Gaining Experience and Finding Jobs in the Legal Industry 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! (13 views)
How to Turn Temporary Employment into a Permanent Job Offer: Tips for Job Seekers Temporary-to-permanent jobs are becoming more prevalent as hiring organizations seek to know what they have before they make an offer of permanent employment. Find out how you can make these opportunities work for you. (9 views)
The Most Up-to-Date State-of-the-Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions | LawCrossing State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions.Southern California Southern California Northern California The Northwest The Northeast The Southeast The Southwest The Midwest International (Europe and Asia) (9 views)
How Technology Use Is Transforming the Traditional Wedding Ceremony The art of the deal, just like Donald Trump, has made a big comeback in the tech world. December has been delightful for fans of high profile tech mergers. Last week alone, Oracle (Research) finally won its hostile takeover battle for rival software firm PeopleSoft (Research), Sprint (Research) agreed to buy Nextel (Research), and anti-virus software company Symantec... (7 views)
Lawyer Advice: How to Enjoy the Benefits of Your Hard Work and Accomplishments For centuries, the French have been known for producing some of the finest wines in the world. Why not join them? Purchasing your own vineyard is a splendid way to express your love and refined appreciation of wine. (6 views)
Strategies to Streamline Your Personal Finances and Avoid Tedious Drudgery There's so much unpleasantness involved in keeping financial house — receipts that multiply like bunnies, the incessant parade of bills, ever-changing tax laws, retirement account acronyms, and a forest's worth of ''consumer agreements'' that become obsolete before trash pickup. I'm not sure which is more stressful: Trying to make smart money decisions or getting through... (4 views)