Can a legal career run in a the family for three decades? Ever wonder what it's like to grow up in a family full of attorneys? Kfir Luzzatto and John Pendleton could tell you. Both of them said that having a tradition of law in their families instilled in them love and respect for the legal profession. (5 views)
Keeping a Record Keep a record of each resume sent and note the dates of your calls and interviews. Also indicate the results of each call and interview, and follow-up with thank-you letters. Don't leave anything to your memory; maintain a written record. (5 views)
Which Job Must I Take Up? You've spent weeks on the hunt and you've bagged your quarry: two or three job offers. Now you have a new problem. Your thoughts change from "How do I get the job I want?" to "Which one shall I accept?" What? You think that's an easy decision and that you'd take the job that offers the most money? Well, maybe yes, and maybe no. There's more to be considered than just... (5 views)
Backdating stirs up controversy Companies consistently backdate stock option grants, which may cost shareholders hundreds of millions of dollars, according to the findings of a recent study. (5 views)
The Non-Legal Business World Is Unchartered: Develop Contacts To Network The Maze You are sending out introduction letters with accompanying resumes. However, you are unsure whether you have covered all the opportunities. Maybe you did not notice an emerging company. Maybe another division within the target leading edge company needs someone. Do you wait to read about it in the next industry publication? There is a better way to find out what might be... (5 views)
Once in the Room With the goal of obtaining further interviews in mind and your charisma in hand, you should be prepared for the actual interview. Begin by being clean and well groomed. If an interviewer sees someone who is badly groomed or too casually or carelessly dressed, he or she assumes that person is not genuinely interested in the interviewer or the firm. It may be a badge of... (5 views)
Giving Clients More Than What They Are Asking For I believe that being successful in today's market is giving clients more than what they are asking for- whether that be grounded legal and business counsel with weighing the practicality of various legal options to connecting them with other services providers that can help them with their goals. I work for businesses and nonprofit organizations and my clients think of me... (5 views)
The 5 Defining Moments of Every Legal Job Interview In every job interview, there are five “make-it-or-break-it” moments that send the candidate onto the next round of interviews, possibly even a job offer, or to the discard pile. (5 views)
5 Simple Steps Every Lawyer Can Take to Improve Mental Wellness The legal profession is no stranger to the challenges of stress, anxiety, and mental wellness. In the hustle of deadlines and responsibilities, it's crucial to recognize that mental wellness is not an uncontrollable aspect of life. Taking proactive steps to enhance mental health is an investment in overall well-being. Here are insights into fostering mental wellness: (5 views)
Not a Hoax, Not a Myth: Lawyer Happiness Is Possible The prevalence of depression and stress within the legal profession often creates an atmosphere where the concept of lawyer happiness appears elusive, almost like a myth. Legal work, by its very nature, is demanding and frequently entails extensive hours of hard work. The stress emanates from the intense focus on winning cases, coupled with the awareness that the outcomes... (5 views)
Lawyer managed firms To illustrate lawyer managed firms, I offer two opposing essays from the ABA Journal on the question of whether huge law firms are bad news. One commentator, Peter Megargee Brown, titled his essay, "Yes: Greed Is the Bottom Line." Against him, two legal consultants named Jack Kaufman and Bradford W. Hildebrandt wrote an essay entitled, "No: Big Clients Need Big Firms." My... (4 views)
What do you need to know if you are planning a move to the West Coast? What do you need to know if you are planning a move to the West Coast? (4 views)
Following E-mail etiquettes at Law Firms With the invention of computers and email, communication became not only much easier but also much more confusing. The typical boundaries that existed in oral communication did not (and still do not) apply to the electronic realm. As a result, a lack of understanding of the true consequences of email is sending businesses and employees into a litigation tailspin as... (4 views)
Consider Your Attorney Job Search Options In order to help you establish the focus of your job search, lawyers in transition ought to decide whether they wish to consider opportunities in different practice settings or areas of practice. (4 views)
Hiring in United States Legal Field Predicted to Remain Strong According to information in the May 23rd lawyersweekly.ca.com article, ''Law firm hiring up: Experts say law firms are starting to hire staff again'', a new report by the National Association for Law Placement, (NALP) Inc., in Washington, D.C., reveals that most of the factors gauging the legal employment market's strength for new lawyers, including law firm recruiting... (4 views)
Private Sector Subsidies for Graduates The economy is improving, law firms are reporting increases in revenue and profits, unemployment is falling, but the legal sector still managed to shed 2900 jobs in February. Even accounting for the implosion of Howrey eating into the lateral market and costing staff jobs, it's tough not to view this as an example of large and highly profitable law firms trying to squeeze... (4 views)
Fall 2010 State of Market Report Southern California (Orange County,San Diego, Los Angeles) Northern California (Silicon Valley, and San Francisco) The Northwest (Seattle, Oregon) The Northeast (Washington, DC, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Philadelphia) The Southwest (Las Vegas, Phoenix) The Midwest (Chicago, Wisconsin, Michigan, Colorado) (4 views)
Summer 2010 State of Market Report Southern California (Orange County,San Diego, Los Angeles) Northern California (Silicon Valley, and San Francisco) The Northwest (Seattle, and Oregon) The Northeast (Washington, DC, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Philadelphia) The Southwest (Las Vegas, and Phoenix) The Midwest (Chicago, Wisconsin, Michigan, Colorado, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio and... (4 views)
Becoming Eligible For Jobs For Lawyers There are countless jobs for lawyers available, as long as you know where to find them. The problem for many people who want to become lawyers, however, is that they do not know where to start when then begin searching for these jobs. In addition, many individuals do not know the proper steps that must be taken in order to get one of these lawyer jobs, so doing the proper... (4 views)
Summer 2011 State of Market Report Southern California (Orange County,San Diego, Los Angeles) Northern California (San Francisco, and Silicon Valley) The Northwest (Seattle, and Oregon) The Northeast (Washington, DC, New York, Boston) The Southwest (Texas, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Louisiana) The Midwest (Chicago, Wisconsin, Michigan, Colorado, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio and Utah) (4 views)
Take Hold of Your Emotions: If You Don't Survive, Your Career Becomes Meaningless Too often, I have seen fresh, upstanding young lawyers become beasts of burden. Well, not literally, but the amount of burden on their emotions does make the situation bestial, to say the least. These are also the people who are most outspoken against the lack of humanity they perceive in senior lawyers. They are yet to come to terms with reality. (4 views)
Virtual Law? In a recent pod cast sponsored by Catuongo Court Reporting, the LegalTalkNetwork interviewed attorney Stephanie Kimbro of Kimbro Legal Services. Ms. Kimbro is a legal practitioner licensed in North Carolina that operates a complete ''virtual law firm.'' The idea of virtual business is as commonplace as buying the latest novel via our Kindles, making a dinner reservation or... (4 views)
Getting Jobs in Law Careers in law profession can give you a lot of opportunities for career growth and stability. Whether you choose to get employed in a big corporate firm or in a government department, jobs in law are abundant from all across the United States, in different companies, and with various perks, advantages, and rewards. (4 views)
Legal Sector Loses 300 Jobs In October; Is David J. Stern To Blame? A new release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that the amount of jobs in the legal sector fell a third of a percent. The reports of losses of legal sector jobs come after three months of an upward trend of job growth in legal services. (4 views)
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary L. Schapiro To see SEC Chairman Mary L. Schapiro, she might appear to be a traditional soccer mom who manages to put the fires out all day long with grace, charm and her trademark pearls; in fact, it likely would not occur to many that she is one of the most influential people in the nation. For two years, Schapiro has served as the 29th Chairman of the United States Securities and... (4 views)
Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye Names Award Recipients California's Chief Justice, Tani Cantil-Sakauye recently named two recipients of the Judicial Council's Richard D. Huffman Justice for Children and Families Distinguished Service Award. The newly established award, which was created to honor those who have devoted their time and efforts to improving access to justice for both children and families, was presented to... (4 views)
What Attorneys Can Learn From Steve Jobs Steve Jobs will be remembered for many things, not the least of which is the technology he conceived. Also topping the list of his talents was his penchant for public speaking. He didn't just give a speech, he put on a show. So, what can attorneys learn from this? (4 views)
High Profile Attorney to Represent Sgt. Robert Bales This article provides information on John Henry Browne and his lifelong work in the field of law, including his involvement in the defense of the Barefoot Bandit, Ted Bundy, Benjamin Ng, Michiel Oaks, and now Sgt. Robert Bales who is suspected of killing 16 civilians in Afghanistan. (4 views)
How Attorneys Use Headhunters and Answer Classified Ads In addition to job prospecting and informational interviewing, scanning the classified ads should be a routine part of your job search. However, studies show that no more than 25% of placements occur through formal mechanisms such as answering ads. While this is an important job search activity, consider how long the process will take if you spend 100% of your time focused... (4 views)