Are things looking up for recent graduates? According to a recent article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, things may be looking up slightly for new graduates. The paper cites several firms, including powerhouses such as Morris, Manning & Martin and McKenna Long as showing signs of optimism. Work has begun to pick up again across the board and firms are reacting by reversing some of the cost saving measures... (7 views)
Qualifying For and Finding Law Jobs Vacancies Whenever it comes to law job vacancies, it is important to remember that not everyone is going to qualify for the position, including you. Even if you have the degree and some experience, there are always going to be various law employment opportunities that are way out of your league. They are jobs that you can strive to get one day, but you may not get such opportunities... (7 views)
Obtaining Job Lawyers Career Do you want to be a lawyer? Job lawyers can be among the most profitable there are, but you have to be careful to get into that area of the law you really like. Lawyer jobs can be plentiful, but some sectors may suffer because of the economy; one of these at present is corporate law. Because of the economy, corporate law job lawyers may have more difficulty finding work,... (7 views)
He Left: Was He Right? We watch our colleagues and people we know, change jobs, change firms, change practice areas, or even go to the extreme of changing careers and leaving law practice altogether. Every time I hear such a story about somebody I knew, I wonder about the reasons, and I wonder how it will work out for the person. While leaving a job or changing firms is understandable for many... (7 views)
Manage Anger and Channel it Constructively Anger is a normal human emotion, which is almost always destructive in nature if unmanaged. Anger is a reaction to stimuli and leads us to action, which is often foolish. However, anger makes us human and can also be a powerful force to motivate humans. Angry attorneys are not an uncommon sight for law practice can be stressful for many reasons. However, angry attorneys... (7 views)
Ways to Find Law Job Opportunities Many people assume that finding legal work is easy, but this depends on your experience, education, and what type of legal position you are seeking. It is true that there are plenty of law job opportunities, law employment opportunities, legal opportunities, law career opportunities and legal employment searches. However, finding these opportunities is often difficult. (7 views)
A Career Audit for Associates In the nine years that I have been in the recruiting business, I have spoken to literally hundreds of associates about their careers. Through these conversations, I have noticed a number of repeating themes (concerns about how to achieve work/life balance, decreasing interest in partnership, etc.). (7 views)
How to Get You Started On Attorney Job Search Whether you are in a job search voluntarily or involuntarily, you are no doubt asking yourself questions like: (7 views)
Look the Look: Dressing for Interviews You've managed to land the interview for a first-year associate position at O'Melveny & Myers; now you need to look the part. Easy, right? I always thought so, but there are many people out there who need some job interview fashion advice! Now, I'm not asking you to roll up looking like a Gucci fashionista, but let me explain some of the guidelines. (7 views)
Putting Your Legal Degree to Work While Taking Night School Dear Lawcrossing, I am a second-year evening student in a four-year program in Los Angeles. I currently work for the county health services department, inspecting radioactive materials users in L. A.County. I like my job, but I would like to start to put my legal education to work somewhere. Should I get out into the "real law world" before gradua- tion? And if so,... (7 views)
Richard T. Hills Likes Being Part of the Team as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for MagnetBank While in high school, Richard T. Hills decided to follow family tradition and go into law. His father, Richard A. Hills, Jr., is General Counsel for MidCountry Financial Corporation based in Macon, GA, and several other members of his family are also lawyers. (7 views)
Looking Good by Producing Effective Advertising Attorney advertising is most effective when produced by outside professionals. This is also the most costly approach. Few attorneys know that media provide "free" advertising services. Attorneys can maintain full control over their advertisements by doing it themselves, seeking limited out side assistance. (7 views)
The Attorney's Decision: To Advertise or Not Attorney advertising ranges from direct selling of services via television to subtle "tombstone" announcements in opera programs. The value to attorneys and to clients alike can be great. Advertising is generally expensive, but is necessary for transactional-based practices to attract business. Advertisements not only "sell" but can also impart valuable and useful... (7 views)
A Week In The Life Of A Typical Management-Side Kirk is a senior associate at a 60-attorney law firm in the Midwest. He was hired right out of law school and he has been with the firm for five years. Kirk entered law school knowing that he wanted to practice in the area of management-side labor relations. He had completed a master's degree in labor relations, and in law school he took all the business- and labor-related... (7 views)
A Career as a Barrister Although changes are now taking place within the legal profession, barristers have traditionally been regarded as 'specialists' who work through solicitors in the same way that medical consultants work through general practitioners. In this way the solicitor consults barristers on aspects of the law in the case of complex legal issues and the latter will appear in court on... (7 views)
Completion of Legal Practice Course Completion of the Legal Practice Course is a prerequisite of entry to the solicitor branch of the profession in England and Wales. The position is slightly different for those who wish to go to the Bar and their training route is considered below. As noted above, in order to be accepted onto the LPC you must either be a law graduate or have a degree in another discipline... (7 views)
I almost have my LL.M. Should I take an offer from a major accounting firm? I almost have my LL.M. Should I take an offer from a major accounting firm? (7 views)
What basic things can American citizens do to protect themselves fromabuses of police power in the U.S.? We asked an attorney what American citizens can do to protect themselves fromabuses of police power in the U.S.Most police officers serve and protect their communities while risking their lives each day. However, what do you do when the black and blue turn against you and abuse their legal authority? (7 views)
Why Can’t Legal Professionals Keep Their Mouths Closed? In the 21st century, we have a higher standard when it comes to opinions. In other words, the world does not tolerate inappropriate actions or mindless comments towards others. This is true in every industry, but it is particularly true in the legal profession. (7 views)
Angry With Your Job as an Attorney You may know it from your personal experience, or you may have seen it among your peers and co-workers, but many lawyers are frustrated and angry with their jobs. Law is a trendy field to go into, so you might be asking yourself why most lawyers are unhappy with their jobs? Hopefully, this article will uncover answers to this question and tell you how an attorney's... (7 views)
Social Issues Impacting Mental Health and Well-Being in Today's Fast-Paced World In today's fast-paced world, social issues can have a significant impact on mental health and well-being. From social anxiety to discrimination, from financial stress to cyberbullying, these issues can cause emotional distress, leading to depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems. Many people struggle with feeling isolated and alone, finding it difficult to... (7 views)
Embracing the Convergence: Unraveling Legal Complexities in the Realm of Technology and Law In recent years, the convergence of technology and law has reshaped the legal landscape, presenting both opportunities and challenges. Rapid advancements in technology, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data analytics, have permeated various aspects of the legal profession. This convergence has transformed how legal professionals practice, clients seek legal... (7 views)
Recent Police Killing of a Thirteen-Year-Old Holding a Toy Weapon We asked attorneys in the United States what their legal opinions were about the recent police killing of a thirteen-year-old Andy Lopez. He was holding a toy weapon. The shooting took place in Santa Rosa, California and made national news. We wanted to share their legal analysis with our readers. (6 views)
Find Out Why the Best Attorneys Value Information: Tips from Legal Professionals Our recruiters discuss the importance of gathering information about the job market - whether you are happy in your current situation or not - as it is a crucial part of ensuring your career stays on the right path. (6 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)
Dealing with Seasonal Stress Lawyers and law students tend to be perfectionists. This drive for perfection in studying for exams or preparing briefs combined with the demands of the holiday season can be a recipe for stress and depression. (6 views)
Family Responsibilities Discrimination Claims Increase Employers know that it is illegal to discriminate against employees, or potential employees, on the basis of gender, yet there has been an increase in the number of lawsuits filed against companies where employees claimed they were discriminated against based on family caregiving responsibilities. Although such claims have existed since the 70s, the number of cases filed... (6 views)
Superior Training. The Reality There are many lawyers who have started with ordinary law firm career track from junior to senior associate to partner, and wanted to get back on. (6 views)
How to overcome the ever growing problem of storage of case files. Death and taxes used to be the things you could count on. Now there are more. If you're a company doing any sort of significant business, then you can count on getting sued. No matter how you run your shop, odds are good that a collections matter, an employee suit, intellectual property-use litigation, or any one of dozens of things will convince some other party that it... (6 views)
How Ari Kaplan got his job. This week, New York attorney and writer Ari Kaplan tells LawCrossing how he bridged his way into his first associate position at Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, which later merged with Graham & James. (6 views)