Second-Year Hiring in Small Law Firms I've talked a lot about how large and medium-sized firms hire students for their summer programs. But your chances of landing a law firm position are much greater in a small firm than in a large firm, simply because more hiring is being done in small firms than in large ones. Usually the stakes aren't as high, and the credential factor, isn't as big an issue with the small... (39 views)
Interviewing the Employer can help a candidate to understand the company better. Of course job candidates are supposed to let employers take the lead during job interviews, but it's also very important to have some questions of your own prepared when the employer utters the fateful line 'Do you have any questions?' (39 views)
Five Considerations for Even the Most Confident Attorney Throughout my years as a practicing attorney and now as a legal recruiter, I have come to realize that while some people are inherently confident about their interviewing skills, most people get very nervous about interviews. Thus, for the vast majority of us, it goes without saying that interview preparation is essential, helpful, and absolutely necessary. (39 views)
Working It: Five Tips for Working Your Network Whether you're seeking your first or your fifth executive job, working your network effectively is central to your job-seeking success. Recruiters and online ads may be the job-search strategies of choice for many job-seekers, but for the past 20 years, studies have consistently shown that 70-80% of jobs come through a person's network. (39 views)
The Legal Profession and Its Job Opportunities The main employment opportunities in the law are to be found in: (39 views)
How to Ace Your First Legal Job Interview A legal job interview holds significant importance in the career of aspiring lawyers and legal professionals. It serves as a crucial opportunity to showcase one's skills, knowledge, and potential to prospective employers within the legal industry. Acing the interview can open doors to prestigious law firms, government agencies, corporate legal departments, or other legal... (39 views)
The Art Of Public Relations Networking Public relations is the ability to promote your products or services and sell them through mediums that don’t cost money and yet are as effective as paid advertisements. It is said that he who whistles down a well, about the goods he has to sell, will never glean the golden dollars, as he who scales the heights and hollers. (38 views)
Cracking the Code of Patience: Unveiling the Insights Hidden in the Gap Between Final Interviews and Job Offers at a Law Firm The journey from law school to landing a job at a prestigious law firm is not for the faint of heart. It is an arduous process that requires a blend of education, skills, and, most importantly, patience. In this article, we delve into the often misunderstood period between the final interview and the coveted job offer at a law firm. We aim to shed light on the intricate... (38 views)
How to Apply to Corporate Law Departments One of the areas in which the most growth has taken place is corporate legal departments. There are several reasons for this phenomenon. (37 views)
Are You Looking for a Lawyer Position? If you have your sights set on a new lawyer position, you need not only know where to look but make sure you are ready to apply. This means you need to have your resume up to par as well as your interviewing skills. Too often attorneys looking for a lawyer position think that just because they have a good track record that they do not need to prepare. Have you ever tried... (37 views)
Fall 2005: State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions Fall 2005: State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions. 1. Southern California Southern California Northern California The Southwest Region The Mountain Region The Midwest Region The Northeast Region The Mid-Atlantic Region Texas/New Orleans The Southeast Region International Europe International Asia (37 views)
How to Leave Your Legal Position with Class Once You Know It's Over What do you do when your current job or career becomes a nightmare? Your crystal ball sees another round of downsizing around the corner? Or you're offered your dream job at twice the salary? (Okay, that one's easy: Take it!) (37 views)
No Need for Mentors: Summon Your Posse! (And Turn the ''In Posse'' into the ''In Esse.'') Here is a quick test to determine your generational orientation. When you think of a ''posse,'' does your mind conjure up the image of 20 to 30 ranchers, all armed and eager to perform their civic duty, rounding up horse thieves? Or do you envision eight or so of your closest friends, all wearing terribly expensive clothes designed to look like Goodwill cast-offs and... (36 views)
Winter 2006, State of the Market Reports Winter 2006: State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions. Southern California Northern California/Pacific Northwest The Southwest Region The Mountain Region The Midwest Region The Northeast Region The Mid-Atlantic Region Texas The Southeast Region/Florida International Europe International Asia (36 views)
Things to Avoid while Giving an Interview Below mentioned are some points that should be taken avoided by the applicants giving interview! (35 views)
Faith-Based Networking In Places Of Worship Places of worship are great places for building networks, be it a church, a temple, a mosque or any other belief-based house of worship. These are places where you will not only meet your old friends, but are likely to meet new people, every time you go there. Religion is an authoritative unifying force – the congregation at any religious ceremony or service feels a bond... (35 views)
The Synergistic Legal Job Hunting Success Scenario When you move about in this little world of individuals, keep in mind that a valid informational networking approach is to ask for time or names or information. The people who go around asking simply for a full- time paralegal job will meet fewer people and get less help. If there is a job lying quietly in a firm E, unannounced and unadvertised, just waiting to be... (35 views)
The In-house Law Interview The in-house interview is the "meat" of the recruiting process. This stage of the recruiting cycle requires a substantial amount of time and energy and is also the most stressful part. The best advice I can give to you at this stage of the game is to plan, prepare, and listen to what your intuition tells you. (35 views)
On The Hunt: How To Spot a Legal Job Using Twitter It’s easy to see Twitter as merely a source of amusement—especially if your feed is bogged down with inane, minute-by-minute updates from friends and celebrities. After all, who cares what Nick Nolte had for breakfast or that your cousin lost her keys again? (35 views)
The Networking Advantage: A Key to Success in the Legal Industry Networking is important for lawyers and legal professionals for several reasons. Firstly, networking allows lawyers to expand their professional connections and build relationships with colleagues, peers, and professionals in related fields. These connections serve as a valuable resource for knowledge sharing, mentorship, and collaboration. By networking with other legal... (35 views)
Tips to Get You Started on Legal Job Search Many attorneys, searching for a logical reason for their predicament, create barriers for themselves by accepting perceived deficiencies about themselves. Recent graduates accept that they will not be hired because they have "no experience;" women and attorneys of color retreat because they feel employers "aren't really serious about hiring us" while more senior lawyers... (34 views)
How to Follow Up after an Informational Interview for Law Students and Attorneys Write the Letter You've just returned from a wonderful meeting with Frank Carlson. You achieved everything you hoped you would, and then some. (34 views)
4 Ways for Attorneys & Law Students to Conquer Pre-Interview Jitters You just picked up your good suit at the cleaner's; it's as wrinkle-free as a Beverly Hills housewife's new face. Your dress shoes are gleaming; you've got them so well shined. Your watchband matches your belt, and your hair is perfectly coiffed. Take a look in the mirror: You're ready for that interview. (33 views)
Top 4 Salary Negotiation Basics for Attorneys Many people see negotiation as a process of each party trying to get the most for what they have to give. And that's a reasonable way to look at it when you're buying or selling a car, a computer, or a carpet. It's tempting to look at job negotiations in the same way—but not advisable. (33 views)
Another Approach to Answer the Weakness Question for Law Firm Interviews In a CNN interview, Christa Foley, the head hiring manager at Zappos, says her favorite question to ask potential employees in an interview is, “What is the biggest misperception people typically have about you?” (32 views)
How to Avoid Bringing Salary Up Too Soon in a Legal Job Interview There's no telling when the salary discussion may come up in an interview, but bringing up your desired salary too soon could be a risky move. It's important that you are able to present yourself, your abilities, and what you can contribute to the company before your price tag. (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)
How Legal Professionals Can Use Documented Skills in Law Job Search This article shows you how to strengthen your law job search, drawing on the evidence you have collected of new skills and knowledge. First, you will be shown how to conduct a postinternship career review- deciding what direction to take, which skills to emphasize, and how to use your professional network wisely. Second, you will learn how to create an outstanding resume... (31 views)
Using the Job Club Approach to Find a New Job The Job-Club approach to finding a job works for a broad range of jobs, including unskilled, semiskilled, skilled, managerial, and professional. However, looking for a professional job is somewhat different from looking for most nonprofessional jobs. These differences are a matter of degree rather than of change in procedure, but they do deserve some attention. (31 views)
Fall 2007 State of the Market Report State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions01. Southern California02. Northern California 03. The Northwest 04. The Northeast 05. The Mid-Atlantic Region 06. The Southeast Region 07. The Southwest Region 08. The Midwest Region 09. International: Europe 10. International: Asia (31 views)