Vanderbilt University Law School
One of America's top universities, Vanderbilt University offers a first-rate legal education in a...
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Working as an In-House Corporate Counsel
Not all attorneys in the private sector work for law firms. This article out-lines the job of corporate, or...
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2017 2nd Year Salaries and Bonuses of the Top Law Firms
Summary: Here are the 2nd year salaries and bonuses of the top law firms in the United States for 2017.
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What It's Like To Be a Paralegal
The paralegal profession is quite new. Its formal establishment as a profession can be traced back to the War...
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Choosing a Career as a Trusts and Estates Attorney
The process of writing a will is believed to be a personal duty. However, a person writing a will needs to...
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Working Part Time during Law School
Should you work part time while attending law school? The answer with respect to the first year is probably...
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2015 7th Year Salaries and Bonuses of the Top Law Firms
Summary: Here are the 7th year salaries and bonuses of the top law firms in the United States.
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Marketing Yourself as a Freelance Paralegal
You know you're a talented paralegal, that you're resourceful, reliable and experienced. To be a success as a...
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Why Law Grads Should Consider Government Work
Summary: Law school graduates should take a second look at government work. It offers many advantages and a...
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Practicing Law in Miami | A Guide to Working & Living in the City for Attorneys
A complex legal system combined with great weather and a mix of nationalities that provides a vibrant social...
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Job Satisfaction in the Paralegal Field
Many paralegals entering the workforce these days have high expectations. Steady salary increases, expanded...
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How long does it take to make a lateral move?
Question:What is going on with law firm hiring these days? Several of my friends have made lateral moves in...
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Law Firms and Part-Time Attorneys - They Really Can Go Hand in Hand
We've all heard a story like this: a motivated, highly successful (generally female) associate at a top-tier...
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Online Paralegal Programs
When Northern Californian Deborah James started working in the legal field 24 years ago, she had a bachelor's...
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Why Do Lawyers Drink So Much?
We asked attorneys, legal professionals, and law students in the United States why lawyers drink so much....
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What does it mean to work as a criminal law attorney
The true life of the criminal lawyer differs dramatically from the romanticized versions often portrayed in...
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Law Firm Resume Writing Tips: How to Stand Out to Employers
The experts give some advice on what specifically "legal" resumes need to focus on — and what will make it...
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Less Stressful Areas of Law for Lawyers in 2024
The legal profession is known for its high-stress environment. Lawyers are constantly dealing with complex and...
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What Makes a Great Trial Lawyer?
We asked attorneys as well as other legal professionals throughout the United States, What makes a great trial...
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The 10 Worst Things about Being a Lawyer
Summary: It takes a lot to be a lawyer, and there are definite downsides to the profession. Check out this...
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7 Challenges Facing Law Firms in 2016
Summary: Law firms face many challenges in the coming year with changes in technology and overall attitudes...
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Columbia University School of Law
Though the first professor of law at the Columbia University, James Kent, was appointed in 1793, the school of...
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Step-By-Step Process Involved In Moot Court Competitions
The term "moot court" is derived from the term "moot," which is defined as follows: "to argue a case at law...
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The Benefits of Practicing Bankruptcy Law
Let's face facts - most aspiring lawyers don't grow up dreaming about arguing on behalf of reorganization...
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Various Influences on the American Legal System
Just as the differences between America and England caused their common-law systems to develop differently,...
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How to Become a Probate Lawyer
All matters that encompass the legal process known as probate are the specialties of a Probate Lawyer. Under...
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Paul F. Callan is One of the Best Trial Lawyers in Criminal and Complex Civil Litigation
Paul F. Callan is one of the founding partners of New York’s Callan, Koster, Brady & Brennan, LLP. For the...
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Your First 100 Days On The Job As A Paralegal
Your first 100 days as a new paralegal will be a whirlwind of activity and learning. Not only will you be...
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