Working in Labor Law Employment Law (or Labor Law) is the subdivision of law practice that includes all the relationships between employers and employees, excluding any negotiation process that is managed through collective bargaining. (39 views)
Diversity in Law Firms - Myth vs. Reality Diversity has been one of the most discussed topics in law firms over the past few decades. Firms like Skadden established policies that supported diversity long before the concept of “diversity in workplaces” was universally recognized. The reason was simple – human beings do differentiate themselves into groups based on race, ethnicity, and gender and bond with... (39 views)
Evaluating Your Abilities Before a Career Shift There are a variety of elements that need to be taken into consideration in conducting the self-assessment aspect of the career search. You may wish to consider some of the following: (39 views)
Setting Priorities: Your Ideal, Alternative Legal Job Setting The "where" has to do with more than simple geography. It may include the types of knowledge one would expect to use in the job hunt, the people internal to the organization and those served by it, as well as the everyday working conditions. "Where" would also include the level or salary you would expect if you worked in this particular organization. (39 views)
Know Whether You Really Want To Switch: After All You Always Wanted To Be A Lawyer While intensely concentrating on getting through the law program, many law students effectively put blinders on themselves. They focus day-to-day, rather than on the future. This myopic, near-trance is what most call the legal mindset. Since they have joined law school of their own choice, knowing full well its notoriety for being tough, unforgiving and demanding, one can... (38 views)
The Highest-growth Legal Practice Areas in 2023 and Beyond As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, I don't have specific information on legal practice areas for 2023. However, I can share insights into some trends and emerging areas that were gaining prominence before that time. Please note that the legal landscape evolves, and these trends may continue or shift. (38 views)
How To Turn Your Hobby Into A Profit Making Endeavor There are hundreds of people who have a leisure time activity and spend all their free time indulging in these fun-filled fulfilling activities. But these activities need not be over once the leisure time is over, with a little experience and confidence and faith in your ability, you can actually turn your hobby into a successful money making endeavour. (37 views)
Human Rights Work: An Exciting and Challenging Career You Will Love The hours may be long, the work often heart wrenching, but the rewards of human rights work can be priceless. (37 views)
Reasons Attorneys Should Look at More Legal Markets Many attorneys rely on finding their legal job in law firms in their current legal market. However, that can be fatal for their legal careers. As a legal recruiter, I have found that relocating to a different legal market is often a better and more successful job search decision in the legal employment space. (37 views)
How to Leave Your Legal Position with Class Once You Know It's Over What do you do when your current job or career becomes a nightmare? Your crystal ball sees another round of downsizing around the corner? Or you're offered your dream job at twice the salary? (Okay, that one's easy: Take it!) (36 views)
Reflecting on an Age-Old Question: Should I Stay or Should I Go? - A Recruiter's Insight (Part II) In the second of a two-part series, Claudia Spielman, BCG Attorney Search recruiter, uses her own experience to guide young attorneys (though the advice applies to anyone in or contemplating a career in the legal industry) on how to evaluate what to do when choosing to leave a law firm. (35 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)
Before You Embark on an Alternative Legal Career, Define Your Goals There are three essential parts of the career planning process. They are the What, the Where, and the How of the career search. (35 views)
On The Hunt: How To Spot a Legal Job Using Twitter It’s easy to see Twitter as merely a source of amusement—especially if your feed is bogged down with inane, minute-by-minute updates from friends and celebrities. After all, who cares what Nick Nolte had for breakfast or that your cousin lost her keys again? (35 views)
The Growing Importance of Environmental Law: Opportunities and Challenges Environmental issues have risen to the forefront of global concern, underscoring the pivotal role of environmental law in shaping our collective future. In an era marked by escalating climate change, habitat loss, pollution, and natural resource depletion, the importance of environmental law in safeguarding the planet cannot be overstated. This article delves into the... (35 views)
How to Leave Your Law Firm on Good Terms: Tips for a Smooth Transition Leaving on your own terms is always more pleasant than being forced out of your position. While it is inherently risky to leave any job, there is a right way and a wrong way to do it that will prevent any hard feelings. (34 views)
Recruiters Face New Obstacles in an Unstable Market In today's uncertain economic climate, lawyers are more reluctant to change positions, forcing recruiters to come up with innovative strategies to convince them to reenter the job market. (34 views)
University of New Hampshire School of Law's New Dean and President, John T. Broderick, Jr. If the name of who was just announced as UNC School of Law's new dean and president sounds familiar, it could be because he is finishing up his time with the New Hampshire Supreme Court. That's right, outgoing Chief Justice John T. Broderick, Jr. has accepted the position of Dean and President of the University of New Hampshire School of Law. (34 views)
Cybercrime Costly for Companies Whether or not corporate cybercrime is escalating is unclear, but one thing is certain: companies are experiencing increased financial and operational losses from electronic crimes, according to a recent survey. (34 views)
Choices are Many, but Choose the One You Cherish There are many different kinds of law practice. Each has its rewards. Each has its problems. But your brother's problems may be your pleasures, on the theory that one man's poison is another man's meat. The trick is to choose that kind of practice in which you will enjoy the normal problems, or at least that in which its advantages (in your own personal scheme of things)... (34 views)
The Rise of Freelance Attorneys: Exploring Flexible Legal Career Options In a rapidly evolving world, the legal landscape is undergoing a transformation, and a new breed of legal professionals is emerging to meet the changing needs of clients and attorneys alike. This article delves into the shifting contours of the legal profession, spotlighting the rise of freelance attorneys and the flexible career options they represent. By exploring the... (34 views)
How to Become a Veterinary Case Law Specialist Those who are interested in becoming a veterinary case law specialist must have a love for animals as well as the law. Attorneys in this field deal with lawsuits concerning people who have had their animals harmed or neglected by a vet or problems that employees have had. Basically, anything pertaining to the veterinary world can land on the desk of attorneys that... (33 views)
Lawyers Finding Jobs in the Marketing Industry This area is the cornerstone upon which the company bases its whole existence. Without the sale of its products or services, the very reason for the existence of the company, profits, disappears. (33 views)
Lawyers Finding Jobs in the Security Industry If the word "security" conjures up a picture of a lonely guard at a plant gate, you are undoubtedly wondering why this category has been included in material on non-legal positions for legally trained persons. Actually, the plant guard is only one visible evidence of the vast area of responsibility of the security department, which must develop and monitor a program that... (33 views)
How To Be a Successful Labor Attorney An even temper, a good sense of humor, an ability to relate to a variety of people, flexibility, creativity, aggressiveness, persuasiveness, and people-orientation were some of the responses given when labor attorneys were asked to describe a successful labor lawyer. It is clear that strong interpersonal skills are of paramount importance to the successful labor attorney.... (33 views)
From Engineering to Law: How the transition happened for Nobles This week, LawCrossing talks with Kimberley Chen Nobles, who is a partner in Crowell & Moring's intellectual property and international practice groups, about how she got her job at the firm. (33 views)
Successful Law Firm Attorneys As a legal recruiter and when I was still an attorney, I have met many different lawyers. Some of them were very successful; however, many not so much. I have noticed one significant difference between those who succeed in law offices and those who do not - the successful ones never stop showing up. I mean by the phrase "showing up" is that it is not enough merely to do... (33 views)
Different Kinds of Practicing Lawyers By far, the largest number of lawyers today, over 70 percent, is engaged in the "private practice" of law. The term private practice is broad. It can include a single lawyer who shares an office over a clothing store in a rural town, as well as a tax specialist who works with several partners and a huge library in a San Francisco skyscraper. (32 views)
Virtual Law Practices Virtual law practices are growing in number as attorneys, firms, and clients recognize the multitude of benefits that online legal services can provide. Based on the needs of the attorney or firm, different types of virtual law office arrangements are possible. A completely web-based VLO, or virtual law office, refers to a professional law practice that is completely... (32 views)
Extra! Extra! Law Firms Battle For Top Pay Hike As Giddy Associates Cheer Them On Biglaw starting salaries flatlined over the last five years, but recently have begun showing signs of life. Last year, top New York firms raised salaries by roughly $10,000 to $150,000, with many D.C. firms boosting salaries from $125,000 to $135,000 or $140,000. While not a substantial increase, the ripple effect was as far away as Charlotte, Atlanta, and Nashville, as... (32 views)