Pass the Bar Exam in One State & Work as a Lawyer in Another: A Comprehensive Guide For any attorney, the cost of entry into the profession is high, which means that once in, they’re most likely hungry to succeed and stay in the industry for decades. Law school can cost anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000, and taking the bar exam to get a law license is a mind-busting task. So once an attorney is able to finally practice, it makes sense for them to want... (336893 views)
How to Choose the Right Practice Area for Your Legal Career While some lawyers can avoid making the choice by being a jack-of-all-trades attorney in a small practice, most attorneys will eventually have to choose one area of the law in which they can specialize. It's important to get the facts before you make this decision, as it will have a major impact on your entire career. (23041 views)
How to Become a Lobbyist: A Guide to a Successful Career You don't need a law degree to become a lobbyist, but that has not stopped a number of lawyers from entering the lobbyist playing field. And though a law degree is an added advantage, it's hands-on experience and who you know that count. (9253 views)
Should You Consider a Career in the Military JAG Corps? - A Guide to Military JAG Life If you've seen the TV series ''JAG'' or the movie ''A Few Good Men,'' you have some familiarity with the Judge Advocate General's Corps. The acronym is used to describe a practicing lawyer in any one of the armed services, more properly called judge advocates. (7789 views)
Part 2: An Inside Look at the Requirements & Responsibilities of Becoming a Law Professor While many begin law school with the goal of becoming a law professor, for others, the path to a career in academia is not always a straight line. For Mike Madison, an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, an interest in teaching came years after he graduated from law school. (7275 views)
How to Increase Job Satisfaction in the Legal Industry: Expert Tips Are attorneys happy with their jobs anymore? We talk to people in the legal industry to see what makes some attorneys love their jobs while others are miserable. (7068 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. (6429 views)
Paralegal Career Guide: Working In-House | LawCrossing Corporations have long used in-house counsel to take care of their legal needs. And now other legal staff have been added to the corporate mix. (6150 views)
5 Most Common Ethical Dilemmas in Legal Practice and How to Handle Them Ethics form the foundation of the legal profession, serving as a guiding principle for lawyers and legal practitioners. Upholding ethical standards is crucial for maintaining public trust and ensuring the fair administration of justice. Ethical conduct is essential for lawyers to fulfill their duty to clients, the court, and society as a whole. It establishes a framework... (5464 views)
Become a Lawyer: How to Become a Licensed Attorney and Learn What it Takes To Succeed Page 5 It's all in the preparation. Preparing for the bar exam is absolutely essential. Law firms recognize this, and most give their incoming first-year associates the summer off after graduation (sometimes salaried) to study for the late-July administration. Many firms will even pick up the tab for expensive prep courses or offer a stipend for registration and... (4639 views)
How Jeffrey Hughes Built A Successful Coffee Shop Law Practice With Legal Grind Thirsty for justice? Jeffrey Hughes' two Legal Grind cafes in the Los Angeles area offer ''Coffee and Counsel'' to those who may not otherwise seek legal advice. Through his innovative venture, Hughes has worked hard to both provide a valuable service to his community and change the public perception of attorneys. (3692 views)
How Firm Culture Impacts Law Firm Success: Benefits & Strategies to Improve Your Firm Culture When it comes to selecting a law firm, firm culture matters the most. It is often overlooked when attorneys make their decisions, but it should be an essential consideration when choosing the right law firm.Firm culture influences how a law firm is run and the environment that attorneys work in. It is how the office communicates, how decisions are made, and how the firm is... (2408 views)
Paralegals & Legal Assistants: How Going to Law School Can Help Advance Your Career Whether law school is a lifelong dream, seems like the next logical step, or is recommended by an employer, paralegals and legal assistants are increasingly taking to pounding the casebooks. (2401 views)
Gain Legal Insight: How Court TV Can Benefit Law Students Nowadays celebrity news equals interesting news. Add to that celebrities on trial and on TV, and you have started an obsession. If you disagree, just consider the Investigation Channel, more popularly known as ''Court TV,'' which has become a top-rated giant among cable stations. Viewed in almost 80 million homes, the channel broadcasts trial coverage of some of the most... (2022 views)
Become a Practicing Attorney: 5 Advantages of Joining Law Review (Part 1) At one time or another, every law student wonders whether writing for a major student publication or law review will open unique career opportunities in the future. Many students also question whether the time devoted to law review tasks might negatively affect their studies. LawCrossing sought out three practicing attorneys' opinions on whether to pursue this honorable... (1754 views)
Plato Cacheris Joins New Law Firm: What to Know About the Legendary Lawyer's Move in 2021 For more than four decades, Plato Cacheris has been involved in some of the most high-profile cases of our time, from Watergate to Monicagate. LawCrossing speaks to the legendary attorney about his life at the bar, his new firm, and the dramatic changes he has seen in the legal profession. (1683 views)
How to Become a Lawyer: An Inside Look at Working Behind the Bar Page 4 How is the exam structured? With a few exceptions (like the aforementioned California and Texas), most states' bar exams consist of two days of testing: the Wednesday MBE and a Tuesday or Thursday state-specific exam. (1521 views)
Robert J. Grey Jr.: Leading the American Bar Association Robert J. Grey, Jr. became president of the American Bar Association this week, the second African American attorney to lead the organization. Grey talked to LawCrossing about his rise to the ABA's top office, and what he views as a new era of leadership. (1275 views)
Phil Corboy: The Man Behind Successful Personal Injury Cases in Chicago This week, we profile a legendary Chicago personal injury attorney who rose to prominence over the last few decades through his sheer focus and his willingness to embrace who he was. (1246 views)
Justice William Bedsworth: Strategies for Lawyers to Maximize Their Chance of Success in Court The California Court of Appeals Justice, writer, humorist, sports lover and NHL goal judge, who may just be the funniest jurist in the land, stops by LawCrossing this week to collect his Law Star. (1032 views)
Learn About James C. Nelson, Justice of the Montana Supreme Court After achieving his ultimate career goal by serving on the Montana State Supreme Court for the last decade, James Nelson talks with LawCrossing about his experiences on the bench, his career path, and the legal challenges faced by the highest court in Montana. (985 views)
Law School 2L Survival Guide: Tips from an Insider on Succeeding in Law School You read case law at the speed of light. You write three-hour exams in your sleep. So why is 2L known as the year they work you to death? (867 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. (846 views)
Full Pay and Pro Bono Opportunities for Full-Time Employees at Law Firms Holland & Knight community service fellowships lure top talent. (753 views)
Become a Government Paralegal - Land a Job in the Legal Industry While new attorneys find that the ease of obtaining employment may expand and contract with business cycles, the Department of Labor predicts that job opportunities for paralegals will grow faster than the average for other occupations over the course of the next several years. As a growing population requires more government services, job opportunities for paralegals in... (724 views)
Donna Skibbe, Vice President of Development and Career Services for Concord Law School - A Look Into Her Exceptional Career Path Offering a unique perspective on the challenges of a career services office, Donna Skibbe talks about what it's like helping students with legal degrees from an online university advance their careers. (688 views)
Concord Law School: Get an Online Law Degree from Anywhere Through the Internet, you can shop online, pay your bills, and chat live with a friend in Bulgaria, all without leaving the comfort of your home. So why not earn a law degree online? In 1998, Kaplan, Inc., the titan of school-preparation testing, pioneered the concept by establishing the nation's first online law school. A legal education is now just a few clicks away. (663 views)
Mary Burns, Executive Legal Assistant for the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club and NALS President: A Profile Hey sports fans, how about a legal career with a ball club? Most ball clubs—baseball, basketball, football—have in-house counsel these days. LawCrossing speaks with Mary Burns about the business of sports and sports law. (643 views)
Lee A Paige, CLA: Senior Legal Assistant at Morrison Foerster LLP in San Francisco, CA For many, becoming a paralegal is a second career. While other areas of the economy stagnate, the paralegal profession has been booming over the last few decades, attracting hordes of professionals looking for a second career. LawCrossing talks with star paralegal Lee A. Paige about the challenges of retraining yourself and the importance of getting an education—well... (633 views)
Guy Danilowitz, Legal Assistant - Protecting the Underprivileged Through Law Raised in apartheid South Africa, Guy Danilowitz was just a young boy when he began questioning the law and why people obey laws if they are clearly unjust. LawCrossing talks with Mr. Danilowitz about his work in a civil rights law firm and his plans to go to law school. (623 views)