The Most Common Reasons Why Attorneys Get Fired From Their Law Firm Jobs
Losing a job is nothing uncommon in the legal industry. Most attorneys lose their job at some point in their...
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The Seven Most Underrated Law Schools in the U.S.
Summary: If you’re studying petroleum-related eminent domain, which needless to say, can be a very lucrative...
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6 Nonlegal Jobs That Will Prove Your Legal Degree Was Not a Waste of Time
Discover six rewarding nonlegal careers where a legal degree is highly advantageous. This overview highlights...
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Becoming a Lawyer without Setting Foot in a Classroom
Law school and then the bar exam, right? Not necessarily. Not everyone opts for the traditional (and...
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How to Become a Successful Civil Litigation Attorney -- The Skills Civil Litigation Attorneys Need for a Successful Legal Career
If you want to be a successful civil litigation attorney, or simply want to boost your career as a civil...
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A Lawyer’s Personality and Long-Term Career Satisfaction
You've invested thousands of dollars in an undergraduate education and are about to invest thousands more in...
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Becoming a Court Messenger
This article here is aimed at giving a brief description of the job profile of a Court Messenger at the same...
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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...
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Planning to Have a Solo Practice after Law School: How Realistic Is It?
Hanging your shingle after the graduation and attempting to go solo may be either a first or a last option,...
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How to Become a Bankruptcy Lawyer: A Comprehensive Guide
Choosing what area of law to specialize in is often a difficult decision to make for law students. But for...
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Responding to Summer Associate Job Offers
The climax of the recruiting season is when you finally hear from the firms you've been interviewing with...
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Telltale Signs Your Law Firm Is Going to Fire You
At least once or twice during their careers, most law firm personnel are told by the firm that their prospects...
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Why Attorneys Get Disbarred: Understanding the Risks and Consequences
Attorneys may be disbarred for engaging in unethical or illegal conduct. Disbarment may be the result of a...
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Tips on How to Write a Great Cover Letter and a Resume
Your resume and cover letter are arguably the most important documents of your career, and you have direct...
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The Life and Legal Career of President Barack Obama
Barack Obama is the current front-runner for the 2008 Democratic presidential candidate nomination. Many...
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Corporate Law Departments & Organizational Methods
Corporate law departments have been a growing sector of the legal profession, but the number of lawyers...
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What Is an ERISA Lawyer?
Summary: Learn what an ERISA/Employee Benefits lawyer is and what they do in this article.
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LawCrossing Salary Survey of Lawyer Salaries in Best Law Firms
A recent LawCrossing Salary Survey of Lawyer Salaries of Best Law Firms survey asked attorneys about their...
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2015 6th Year Salaries and Bonuses of the Top Law Firms
Summary: Here are the 6th year salaries and bonuses of the top law firms in the United States.
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Advice for Young Attorneys Who Do Not Like Their Practice Area
Summary: Don’t like your practice area? Here’s some advice for young attorneys who discover that they...
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Various Types of Paralegal Jobs
Paralegals are legal assistants who perform many important tasks like case research and preparation of legal...
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The Life and Career of larger than life Miami Attorney Ira Elegant
Miami-based family law and commercial litigation attorney Ira Elegant's latest client is a big one — and I...
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A Cover Letter is Considered to Be an Important Asset While Applying for a Paralegal Job
When it comes to hiring legal professionals, most law firm hiring managers are very meticulous; therefore, a...
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Handling Legal Gotcha Questions
Summary: Interview gotcha questions are potential landmines in outing you as a poor candidate. They are also...
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Law School Admissions: Residency, Legacy and Other Factors
Public law schools—i.e., law schools at state-funded universities—generally give preferential admissions...
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Illinois Bar Exam Pass Rate Drops
Illinois state bar exam results have been released. Like much of the rest of the country, the state saw a...
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A Guide for Attorney Salary Negotiation: How to Negotiate Your Salary Like a Pro
Summary: When you can answer the following three questions, you are ready to negotiate your salary.
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Paralegal Resume Must Sum Up Skills
Young paralegals in their job search should be very careful in summing up their skills in their resume. Let us...
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3 Common Failures Attorneys Make That Could Cost Them Their Jobs
Summary: Lawyers need to know the 3 most common failures that can result in them losing their jobs.
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Turning up the Heat on Employers: Thermostat Discrimination and Retaliation
As temperatures begin to rise and employees put away their wool suits, employers face continued litigation...
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