How to Negotiate Contracts in Sports Law: Tips From Experienced Sports Attorneys This week at LawCrossing, we examine the world of sports agents and other attorneys who might be involved in the world of professional sports. From contract negotiation to public relations, this is a very specialized realm that can be quite rewarding should you pursue it. (6920 views)
In-House Counsel Salaries As the latest NALP reports have already shown, the percentage of law graduates in jobs requiring an attorney license is the lowest since 1974, and similarly, the percentage of law graduates in non-lawyer jobs and jobs that do not require an attorney license is the highest ever. The in-house counsel remains somewhere in between – many in-house positions do not require an... (6635 views)
What Type of Personality Traits Are Needed to Help a Family Lawyer Succeed? Many of the legal professionals quickly point out that choosing family law means a great deal of client contact and often times dealing with those who are experiencing highly stressful situations. (6550 views)
What does it mean to work as a civil litigation attorney If you talk to successful trial lawyers, they will typically agree that most cases are won or lost before the trial ever begins. It is the pretrial process—in which evidence is gathered, facts and case theories are developed, witnesses are interviewed and deposed, and various motions are filed, argued, and decided by the judge—which occupies the vast majority of the... (6505 views)
The Four Types of Intellectual Property Law Careers: Practicing Intellectual Property Law Summary: Learn about the different areas of intellectual property law and read summaries of sample cases in each area to learn more about what each involves. (6105 views)
What It Means to Be a Corporate Lawyer Summary: Find out everything you need to know about being a corporate lawyer in this article. (6057 views)
Becoming a Lawyer: Things to Know This article discusses important aspects of legal profession, areas of specialization and several guidelines that a lawyer is expected to follow. Here you will also learn about law schools, law school admissions, legal job hunting, areas of specialization, work environment and more. (6014 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. (6010 views)
Expected Growth and Demand for Attorney Jobs The legal system affects almost every part of our society, and attorneys are the foundation of its function. About a quarter of lawyers are self-employed, either as partners or in solo practices. The other three quarters may be corporate attorneys, associates in a private practices, or work in any number of other situations. Competition to gain admission into law school... (5905 views)
In-House Counsel: Life in the Corporate Wing More and more lawyers are discovering that company counsel gigs come with surprisingly interesting challenges-and some very attractive perks. (5874 views)
How to Prepare for a Career in Technology Law You can't get a job without experience, and you can't get experience without a job. That tedious catch-22 applies with special force to technology law because so many people want in. But whether you're a lawyer, law student, or paralegal, you can break in, and not just by joining a global law firm. The gate to the tech law kingdom has two keys: (1) knowledge of the legal... (5873 views)
How to Become a Personal Injury Lawyer Many people already know that getting involved in any job that works with the law makes an incredible amount of money. It is important to see, though, that one of the higher-paying jobs is that of a lawyer. Attorneys make an amazing amount of money because the need for them is go great. There is the lawyer that has hourly fees and then there are those who earn a percentage... (5820 views)
In-house Attorneys fare better in pay scale compared to their counterparts in law firms If you're looking to jump to a corporate counsel position, it's important to see how well the company in question pays before you make the leap. (5728 views)
Do Labor Attorney Salaries Match Their Tough Career Schedules? The lifestyle concerns of labor law practitioners revolve around a variety of practice-related issues. Many labor law practitioners mention the necessity of always being available to meet client needs: the unexpected telephone call announcing a strike, walkout, work stoppage, or labor dispute can wreak havoc with a carefully planned schedule. The attorney must be prepared... (5450 views)
Accounting Professionals Needed: Law Firms Look to Hire for Financial Assistance In the past decade, law firm finances have taken on new meanings and scales. Globalization has contributed to the growth of international law firms, mergers have increased the number of very large law firms, and computer technology has changed the way even the smallest law offices can do business. Of course, law firms have long had in-house accounting staffs, but as a... (5388 views)
The Importance of Common Law American law has its roots in the law of England, and our legal system is known as Anglo-American law. When the colonists arrived here they came as English citizens entitled to all the rights of Englishmen. Thus, they brought with them the legal structure of that country: Its unwritten constitution, including the protections of the Magna Carta; the recognition of all... (5343 views)
Is Being a Lawyer Still a Prestigious, Respected and Important Profession? Summary: Law and its practice still holds allure for the rest of the world. This article explains why. (5307 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. (5173 views)
Maximizing Your Marketability: How Government Attorneys Can Transition to Private Firms This week, our recruiters take on the issue of how a government attorney is likely to be viewed by law firms looking to hire — and the answer may surprise you. (5151 views)
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 ensure that the will that he has written is legally enforceable. He will thus need the services of a trust and estate attorney to carry out the work. People write wills day in and day out. This means that a reputable law firm offering services in trust and estate... (5079 views)
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 few disadvantages, and sometimes requires harder work in finding. This article lists the advantages, disadvantages, and gives advice on how to explore government jobs further. (4898 views)
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 film and on television. Both public defenders and prosecutors must process numerous cases on limited budgets through an over-burdened and under-funded criminal justice system. Rarely can a defendant afford to present a case with the assistance of a highly paid "dream... (4787 views)
The Benefits of Practicing Bankruptcy Law Let's face facts - most aspiring lawyers don't grow up dreaming about arguing on behalf of reorganization plans in Bankruptcy Court. Lots of folks go to law school thanks to the passion of such mythic (albeit fictional) lawyers as Atticus Finch from "To Kill A Mockingbird." They go to law school because they believe in passion and justice and all that is good about... (4768 views)
6 Nonlegal Jobs That Will Prove Your Legal Degree Was Not a Waste of Time Summary: To have knowledge and experience with law can be beneficial in other professions such as these six nonlegal careers. (4670 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)
What Is an ERISA Lawyer? Summary: Learn what an ERISA/Employee Benefits lawyer is and what they do in this article. (4587 views)
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 experiences working for 94 different law firms. While the survey asked a variety of questions regarding associate life, vacation time, benefits, and firm demands, one of the more interesting components involved the salary and bonus assessment. What follows is a... (4567 views)
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 don’t like their current practice area. (4559 views)
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. (4485 views)
What It Is Like Being a Patent Attorney: Patent Attorney Jobs Summary: Patent attorney jobs are more popular than ever in many markets, but what does a patent attorney actually do? Find out in this article. (4421 views)