The Scenario of Legal jobs in East Asia Jobs in the legal field are among the most competitive jobs in the world. The jobs are highly sought after, and the field has experienced rapid growth over the past few years. Legal markets vary in different countries, and therefore every legal market has its own attributes and factors that characterize the individual market. Most key players in the field face constant... (246 views)
Death Penalty Cases Require Qualified Lawyers The death penalty is becoming more prevalent these days. For many years states had abolished the imposition of this fatal punishment, but in recent times the need to bring it back has apparently arisen in several jurisdictions. At the same time, there have been many instances of defendants who were wrongly accused and found guilty of crimes they did not commit being given... (1192 views)
The Job Functions and Profile of a Telecommunications Attorney Most attorneys are self-employed. A telecommunications attorney is a lawyer who has specialized in various laws governing the telecommunications sector. (1264 views)
The Job Functions and profile of a Real Estate Attorney Most lawyers practice law on their own or as part of a law firm. To be a lawyer, one has to have a four-year undergraduate degree, a law degree, and must pass the bar examination for the state in which one wishes to practice. Law schools are very competitive as far as admissions are concerned, so one has to be very articulate to be admitted. Every year there are many law... (551 views)
The Changing Legal Landscape and What It Means for Legal Jobs In the legal field, it isn't always who you know — it's who you know that you are. Most people entering into the legal job market find that it's very competitive. Your education prepares you for the job, but it's entirely up to you to find employment. Many people rely on referrals from teachers, colleagues, or summer internships to help them get a wing tip in the door... (100 views)
The Career Path to Becoming a Government Attorney If you are fresh out of law school and are looking for a challenging career, why not consider a government attorney job? A government attorney job typically comes with good benefits, good pay, and can be a great stepping stone to something even better. Many people in the political arena, for example, started out as lawyers for the government. If the prospect of working in... (3175 views)
The Pros and Cons of Working in a Law Firm So, you are thinking of working in a law firm rather than in government or a corporation after you graduate from law school. Most law students eventually end up practicing law in a law firm. (37732 views)
Now obtain legal services at lower cost with the new kind of legal firms It's the same old, same old — in at 6, home at 10, six days a week. Yes, life at the big law firm is certainly not so much fun for many, many attorneys. The deal is simple: you make decent dough (for the big city you live in) and work very hard for that dough. You get the prestige of working at a large firm such as Cravath or Sidley Austin. But your quality of life is... (191 views)
The Faustian Deal and Why We Litigators Must Change the Way We Practice Perhaps because I have a son who is about to enter the profession, and perhaps because he is a coveted recruit, I write this article as a small and quiet call for a new paradigm in the treatment of litigation associates and, in turn, a new paradigm for how law is practiced. (191 views)
The Top 10 Colorado Legal Practice Areas Get a mile high. Pursue employment in one of the Centennial State's top 10 legal practice areas! A trip to the Rocky Mountains alone should be enough. (742 views)
The Top 10 Ohio Legal Practice Areas Cleveland rocks! Pursue employment in one of the Buckeye State's top 10 legal practice areas. A visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alone should be enough. (277 views)
How Lucrative Is a Career as an Animal Welfare Attorney: Advice by Anna Morrison-Ricordati In this article animal welfare attorney Anna Morrison-Ricordati discusses the animal welfare legal practice area and what jobs in this sector entail. Animal welfare attorneys work tirelessly to improve the lives of animals who cannot defend themselves. This involves defending animals through existing statutory and case law as well as pushing for legislation to protect... (2750 views)
The Top 10 Georgia Legal Practice Areas Georgia on your mind? Pursue employment in one of the Peach State’s top 10 legal practice areas! The Southern hospitality alone should be enough. (724 views)
The Top 10 Pennsylvania Legal Practice Areas Declare your independence…pursue employment in one of the Keystone State's top 10 legal practice areas! A visit to the Liberty Bell alone should be enough. (429 views)
How Can General Counsel Make Career Switches? Follow General Counsel Donald B. Mitchell's Example. If you're an attorney interested in switching from an in-house position to a law firm position (or vice versa), then read on. Below you will discover how one man made the switch, then switched back, and continues to thrive in the field today. (16 views)
Recession Fears Have Attorneys Asking, ''Am I Next?'': Attorney Layoffs in the Midst of Recession Fears and the Attorney Jobs Outlook for 2008 A weakening economy and recession fears have attorneys concerned about the legal job market. Law firms have announced layoffs of attorneys in recent weeks. These attorney layoffs have attorneys wondering what the legal job market will be in 2008 and whether law firms will continue the trend of laying off attorneys. (468 views)
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 litigation attorney, then Nicholas Deleault, of the (4669 views)
The Top 10 Florida Legal Practice Areas Go ahead and wish upon a star...enter one of the Sunshine State's top 10 legal practice areas! A day at Disney World alone should be enough. (6011 views)
The Top 10 Texas Legal Practice Areas Don't mess with Texas...enter one of the Lone Star State's top 10 legal practice areas! A trip to the Alamo alone should be enough. (3397 views)
The Top 10 Illinois Legal Practice Areas Find out what ''all that jazz'' was about…enter one of Illinois' top 10 legal practice areas! A day at Wrigley Field alone should be enough. (454 views)
The Top 10 California Legal Practice Areas California dreaming? Enter one of the Golden State's top 10 legal practice areas! The bragging rights alone should be enough. (5175 views)
Survey Finds that Corporate Pretrial Pacts Increased in 2007 According to a new survey conducted by Haynes and Boone partner Lawrence D. Finder and Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas Ryan D. McConnell, 2007 saw a rise in corporate pretrial agreements negotiated by the U.S. Department of Justice. (8 views)
Recession-Proof Practice Areas — Do They Exist? It's a question worth pondering in light of today's economic climate: is there such a thing as a recession-proof practice area? (3391 views)
Multifarious career opportunites within legal jobs The oil crisis of 1987 eliminated many oil-related jobs in the United States. The advent of the Internet in the mid-1990s changed the business outlook for many job sectors including IT and the media. 9/11 affected the financial industry in 2001, and the real estate sector is feeling the pain now as lending institutions struggle to stay afloat. (18 views)
Product recalls and the legal complexities therein. Recently, news of product recalls has been splashed across television sets all over the country. During this onslaught few industries have been spared. Ranging from food producers to toy manufacturers to motor-home builders, companies are being sideswiped and forced to deal with the repercussions associated with these unfortunate turns of events. (35 views)
Estate Planning: Tips to Know When Entering the Field According to a recent study, most U.S. citizens haven't made even a simple will, to say nothing of a more comprehensive plan to avoid probate or save on estate taxes. No surprise there, as I believe the study also had the U.S. public ranking estate planning as an activity right below getting a root canal. (50 views)
Transportation Attorneys Face a Rapidly Evolving Industry There was a time, not so long ago, when the lawyers who handled a firm’s transportation and logistics clients may have had relatively little to do: keep track of federal trucking regulations for one client, maybe defend the occasional airline accident for another. (44 views)
What's Hot? Today's Legal Specialties Business trends at large affect the legal industry and the specializations that are most in demand. Successful lawyers keep an eye on business trends and marry passion with specialization. Here is our determination of the current top five areas of specialization, based on our placement of contract attorneys across the country. (780 views)
Why more Attorneys want to move from their exisiting jobs? More Money or Lack of Freedom at work. Considering the landscape of news, gossip, and reviews that has influenced the world of associates and partners in 2006-2007, one thing remains certain: the ongoing salary war undertaken by law firms throughout the U.S. has changed the playing field (and future) of attorneys in this country. Perhaps more so, it has ushered in changes in business models and visions for a... (8 views)