Legal Job Market Trends: What You Need to Know In the fast-paced realm of law, staying ahead necessitates a keen understanding of the ever-changing currents of the legal job market. Whether you're a seasoned attorney with years of experience under your belt or a recent graduate embarking on your legal journey, being attuned to current trends is paramount for making informed career choices. This guide serves as a... (16 views)
New Mexico Gambling on the Rise: What You Need to Know After 10 Years of Flourishing A gambler has a lot of choices on where to place his bets in New Mexico. (15 views)
Women Key Asset at Legal Firms Why should your firm care that Vault recently announced its ''Top-25 Law Firms for Women''? Because companies that are not emphasizing recruiting and retaining women attorneys are going to find themselves out of the game. ''It is an absolute business imperative in the modern age,'' explains Mary B. Cranston, the firm chair at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP. She... (15 views)
The Generation Y Legal Professionals Though the distinction is a bit questionable because it does not presuppose a homogenous class with uniform class attributes, there is enough commonality in attitudes and perspectives of those born in the mid- 1980s and after to be categorized separately as Generation Y. Generation Y is also referred to as the Millenials, is considered to be more than 70 million in number,... (15 views)
Unlocking Opportunities: How to Land Your Dream Attorney Job in a Competitive Market In today's legal landscape, landing your dream attorney job can be an ambitious endeavor, considering the competitive nature of the field. Aspiring lawyers often find themselves navigating a challenging job market where opportunities are abundant, but so is the talent pool. To stand out and secure that coveted position, it's crucial to adopt a strategic and well-informed... (15 views)
Lawyer Referral Marketing: A How-to Guide Law firms rely on referrals for new business, but getting referrals isn’t always easy. Lawyer referral marketing is becoming increasingly difficult, especially with the obstacles and rapid legal industry changes brought about by the pandemic. Connecting with clients, building relationships, and asking for law firm referrals is more challenging than ever—but it’s not... (15 views)
A Guide to Relocating Jobs and Expanding Your Career Horizons Relocating jobs can be a daunting prospect, but it also presents an opportunity to expand your career horizons and pursue new opportunities. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore strategies and best practices for making a seamless transition to a new job in a different location. Whether you're moving across town or across the country, this guide will provide you with... (15 views)
In Wake of Recession, Corporations Recruit Directly From Law School Campuses, versus Law Firms In the wake of the recession, more companies are shifting toward recruiting law students directly from campuses, and training them in-house, versus hiring lawyers who've gained experience at major firms. Why? The price tag. (14 views)
How to Buy a Law Practice—6 Tips for Success When contemplating the prospect of starting your own law firm or expanding your existing practice, acquiring an established law practice is a strategic consideration that can bring growth and diversification. The decision to buy a law practice, however, requires careful evaluation, encompassing factors such as research, ethical considerations, and a comprehensive valuation... (14 views)
New Disclosure Rules for Public Employers As new accounting rules go into effect for public employers, lawyers can expect an influx of legal work. (13 views)
Top 10 Leading Law Firms Across Practice Areas and Regions In the vast and intricate realm of law, the importance of top-tier law firms reverberates far and wide. Beyond mere legal entities, these firms stand as bastions of unparalleled expertise, offering a guiding light to clients navigating the labyrinthine corridors of legal intricacies. With their seasoned professionals and wealth of experience, they not only provide legal... (12 views)
Meltdown in corporate work Since late 2000, as every attorney knows, there has been a marked slowdown in the amount of available corporate work. The number of layoffs that has occurred in the market is severe and is not improving. On the recruiting side, many major recruiting firms claim to not have made a placement of a corporate associate in more than a year. Most major law firms have instituted... (11 views)
Exploring the Upcoming Legal Implications of the Dot-Com Boom: Attorneys and Investors See Potential for Profits Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, some Internet entrepreneurs like Google are turning profits. And where there is money to be made and business to be done, there are lawyers. (11 views)
22 Personal Injury Lawyer Marketing Ideas to Grow Your Firm When an individual sustains injuries due to another party's negligence, the pursuit of proficient and trustworthy legal representation becomes paramount. Consequently, personal injury lawyer marketing plays a crucial role in conveying to prospective clients that you stand as the optimal choice in the legal market. (11 views)
The Legal Job Marketplace Who has not heard that there are too many lawyers? Part of the reason that the legal job market has continued to expand may be attributed to the increasing complexity of society and the concomitant demand placed upon it for legal solutions to problems. (10 views)
Top Law Practices Poised for Success in 2024: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Tomorrow In the dynamic realm of law, maintaining a leading edge necessitates a deep understanding of the multifaceted factors molding our societies, economies, and technological landscapes. Rooted in the fabric of the world it serves, the legal profession continuously adjusts to these shifting dynamics. Looking ahead to 2024, a discernible pattern emerges amidst this constant... (10 views)
Protecting Reputation of the Profession The bar has some problems. None is more acute than that of its professional reputation. In the jargon of the day the term employed is its "public relations," but a simpler expression is preferred. The reason it is important to you is that it is going to affect your behavior, to govern your conduct, and to impose some very real obligations upon you. In other words, just as... (8 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)
Lawyers and Laissez-Faire: Shrinking Law School Class Sizes For law students and lawyers, it's a classic case - no pun intended - of supply and demand. More specifically, it's an ever increasing supply of law school graduates, along with a seemingly ever decreasing market demand for attorneys. (8 views)
Can Law Firms Go Green? What is a sustainable business model? Can a law firm leave a smaller carbon foot print? How in the jiminy would a green law firm operate if it could leave a smaller eco echo? Apparently, according to ereleases.com, there is a tool now available to assist businesses in assessing the size of their carbon boots, ecoAnalyze. (8 views)
Dodd-Frank Reform Bill and Increased Legal Opportunities Since The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama in July of this year, both attorneys and legal recruiters are seeing an increase in business. (8 views)
Laser Eye Surgery: Seeing Red Laser eye surgery is on the rise-but so are those unsightly malpractice suits. (8 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)
How Technology Use Is Transforming the Traditional Wedding Ceremony The art of the deal, just like Donald Trump, has made a big comeback in the tech world. December has been delightful for fans of high profile tech mergers. Last week alone, Oracle (Research) finally won its hostile takeover battle for rival software firm PeopleSoft (Research), Sprint (Research) agreed to buy Nextel (Research), and anti-virus software company Symantec... (7 views)
Concept of legal literature The more you read in the legal literature, the more you hope they do something about this problem quickly, because until they do, you'll keep seeing statements like this: (7 views)
As Employment Rates Worsen for New Law Grads, ABA Under Microscope The lowest employment rates since 1996 for new law graduates, coupled with the high debt law students carry, have regulators and members of Congress casting a raised eye in the direction of the American Bar Association - the agency that accredits law schools - to increase efforts to reduce student debt, along with the high risk of default, according to the July 24th... (7 views)
Are things looking up for recent graduates? According to a recent article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, things may be looking up slightly for new graduates. The paper cites several firms, including powerhouses such as Morris, Manning & Martin and McKenna Long as showing signs of optimism. Work has begun to pick up again across the board and firms are reacting by reversing some of the cost saving measures... (7 views)
Grow Your Business with Governance Consulting Services | Tips to Get Started Law firms that have expertise in corporate governance issues have benefited from high-profile business scandals and mismanagement that have made Enron Corp. and WorldCom Inc. front-page news. (6 views)
Family Responsibilities Discrimination Claims Increase Employers know that it is illegal to discriminate against employees, or potential employees, on the basis of gender, yet there has been an increase in the number of lawsuits filed against companies where employees claimed they were discriminated against based on family caregiving responsibilities. Although such claims have existed since the 70s, the number of cases filed... (6 views)
Lawyers Are Not Without Heart This article talks about Law Firms and how they are responding to the economic crunch in an unusual way and the public applauds their efforts. Law Firms are lending out new hires who are coming on board to wait it out for a year doing public interest work by consulting for non-profit corporations or an advocacy groups. In some cases the lawyer can choose the community... (6 views)