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)
Growing Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Legal Market Oil drives many economies, from China to India to Japan and even the United States. As such an important resource, disagreements and sometimes armed conflicts are likely to result in the need for an oil or gas lawyer. Thus, legal jobs involving these two natural resources are in demand. According to insiders in the legal field, growth in the field looks exponential... (1315 views)
Small or Large Company? For a General Counsel, That Is the Question If you have recently finished law school, you now have the task of finding a job. But first, you have a more basic choice to make: You can either go into a specialized practice area at a law firm, or you can get an inside counsel job. As a general counsel, you would be employed by a business rather than a law firm. Essentially, a general counsel (GC) is employed by a... (288 views)
All Theory and no practice for corporate Attorneys makes work difficult. Let's say you're just out of law school and looking to move into corporate work. What should you expect in a corporate legal department, and what can you take from law school? (621 views)
Taking the Risk Out of Networking While the legal profession is going through changes, the business of building a successful law practice remains unchanged: good client service, responsiveness, and cost-effective representation. These basics get you in the game. It is the networking, or the relationship building, that takes the practice to the next level. It is your professional relationships that will... (30 views)
Law Students and Associates Need to Get Out More In late June LegalTech will be moving west to Los Angeles. When I was at a firm, I loved running over to the nation's largest legal technology conference during its New York run for half an hour or so over lunch. I had a chance to preview new tools designed to make my life easier, talk to people excited about their work, and learn about salesmanship. I struck up random... (5 views)
General Counsel Interview Tips So, it's time. You've gotten your resume looked at, and now it's time for you to go into that interview in your search for an in-house counsel job. Now what? (11085 views)
Its better to be updated with the regulations to secure a job Imagine this scenario: the CEO is forced to publicly eat some crow because of that fine the SEC levied. Or the factory manager is fired because his assembly line failed to pass the new OSHA requirements. (13 views)
Getting Your First Job as an Attorney: Advice from the Trenches Let me begin by admitting that it has been many years since I was faced with the prospect of finding my first job as an attorney. As I reflect on my past experience, there are a few things I would like to share with anyone considering law as a profession. (2473 views)
Tips to avoid major networking errors at law firms Networking is important for every attorney, but especially in-house attorneys. Typically, you are isolated in your company, unlike attorneys in law firms, who mingle with others a lot. If you can successfully network, you will be much better prepared for your likely inevitable move to a different company in the future. (27 views)
Summer 2008 State of the Market Report Summer 2008: State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regionsa. Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego)b. Northern California (Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Sacramento)c. The Northwest (Portland and Seattle)d. The Northeast (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC)e. The Southeast (Atlanta,... (46 views)
Some Tips on Getting Hired In-house counsel work is sometimes hard to get into. So below are a couple of tips that may help you out. (129 views)
Spring 2008 State of the Market Report State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regionsa. Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego)b. Northern California (Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Sacramento)c. The Northwest (Portland and Seattle)d. The Northeast (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC)e. The Southeast (Atlanta, Charlotte,... (100 views)
How to chose the right path in a Legal Career Unless you are an entrepreneur with funding and other resources available to you (including risk management) to start your own practice, you should find a niche or two among your interests, talents, and skill sets that you can offer to the legal profession. And the big secret in the entrepreneurial world is that as a business owner, you are still seeking to find a niche... (15 views)
A lot goes into researching and networking until you find that right Job Perhaps your firm is downsizing; perhaps you have some ethical concerns regarding company activity; perhaps you are moving to a new city for personal reasons, such as your spouse accepting a new position or your child enrolling in a private school. Are you prepared to make a change in your career? (13 views)
Five Considerations for Even the Most Confident Attorney Throughout my years as a practicing attorney and now as a legal recruiter, I have come to realize that while some people are inherently confident about their interviewing skills, most people get very nervous about interviews. Thus, for the vast majority of us, it goes without saying that interview preparation is essential, helpful, and absolutely necessary. (39 views)
Brand You: Little Ways Associates Can Distinguish Themselves from the Herd The Fresh-Meat RealityLarge firm associates often feel more like cattle than lawyers. Partners classify associates by tenure and herd them from matter to matter based on long-held paradigms of legal acumen at a given tenure and firm-established billable rates. Every first-year associate is capable of first-year-level work and is billable at X dollars per hour until he... (46 views)
Networking during a flight to explore new avenues in your Career Most of us have flown in an airplane at some point in our lives — some more often than we'd prefer. The takeoff is scary, your neighbor can't stop coughing all over you, the leg room in front of your seat sucks, and when the drink and snack cart isn't blocking your path to the restroom, a plane ride can be downright boring. (3 views)
Tips on how to make a good impression at the job interview They're kind of like first dates. You try to look your best. You try to make the perfect first impression. And you try so hard to say all the right things. (127 views)
Success and Failure of Holiday Office Parties Holiday office parties are a tradition for most companies. Along with celebrating the holidays, they can provide a relaxed atmosphere in which employees can find out more about coworkers and their families. However, if parties are poorly managed, they can create irritation and strife. (19 views)
The Inner Game of Job Seeking Conquer your emotions. Job seeking is one of the most difficult emotional experiences adults face. The older and more accomplished we are, the harder it is to take the rejection that is a natural part of the job search. Here are some techniques for conquering the inner game of job seeking: (11 views)
Build Your Brand What drove you to buy that yummy Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato you're drinking right now? I mean, it's only coffee and milk with some caramel. And yet every oh-so-rough Monday morning, you faithfully return to your barista to spend the $3.70 plus a tip to savor it. (7 views)
Fall 2007 State of the Market Report State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions01. Southern California02. Northern California 03. The Northwest 04. The Northeast 05. The Mid-Atlantic Region 06. The Southeast Region 07. The Southwest Region 08. The Midwest Region 09. International: Europe 10. International: Asia (31 views)
Job-Interview Warning Signs: Is This Job a Bust? Getting an interview for a seemingly excellent job is a big step in anyone's job search. No matter how good or bad the job may actually be, job seekers sometimes fail to notice obviously suspicious interview signs that can be bad news when it comes to a potential job. (506 views)
Management Networking Misconceptions: Business-Related Networks Provide an Array of Benefits For many attorneys, the word ''networking'' conjures up trepidation and concern regarding their own inadequacies about not being able to ''schmooze,'' coupled with misconceptions ranging from not having enough time and not having ''star'' power to networking being a waste of time that robs them of valuable billable hours. So it's no surprise that networking often ranks on... (44 views)
Top Five Tips for Traveling to a Job Interview It's always a pleasure to be called in for a job interview; after all, that is the point of any job search. So when a candidate gets called in for an interview that requires him or her to travel, it can be that much more exciting. (47 views)
How to Refine and Revamp Your Job Search Whether you recently graduated or it's just time to move on, a strategic and well-planned job search is the foundation for most job-search successes. Read the below tips on how to organize and execute a smooth search for the perfect job. (83 views)
Making the Most of a Speaking Campaign: A Few Simple Steps Will Help Boost the Marketing Potential of Speaking Engagements Creating visibility and building credibility are fundamental to the success of all legal marketing campaigns. A well-thought-out, proactive speaking program directed at appropriately targeted audiences helps achieve this by giving attorneys the opportunity to showcase their expertise. Attorneys will get up close and personal with a room full of prospects, build referral... (14 views)
Networking: Keeping Your Circles Alive Referrals from your network don't just happen. It takes time, energy, and resourcefulness. Learn what you can do to make your circle come alive. (166 views)
How to Secure a Job Interview Faster Than Everyone Else These days, blindly sending out a superb resume and cover letter to 100 law firms simply isn't enough to get noticed. Most ''with it'' attorneys can compose a ''presentable'' resume and cover letter. And while, yes, some are better than others for various reasons, there is only one other thing that can get you in the door quicker than a brilliant cover letter and resume.... (41 views)