Legal Aid in NYC: What the Legal Aid Society of New York City Offers It is a common belief that all attorneys who make it through law school quickly abandon their dream of using their law degree to improve society for a new dream of owning a really nice car. The large roster of public interest lawyers at Legal Aid proves otherwise. (247 views)
Practicing Law in Miami | A Guide to Working & Living in the City for Attorneys A complex legal system combined with great weather and a mix of nationalities that provides a vibrant social scene? It could only be Miami. LawCrossing talked with some legal professionals in Miami to find out everything from the hot practice areas to the hot places to live. (4962 views)
Understanding Uncertainty in the Legal Job Interview Process Job interviews tend to elicit many emotions from the interviewee — but rarely is certainty one of them. While everyone experiences at least some level of insecurity during the interview process, not allowing yourself to totally succumb to it is important to the success of your job search — and to your sanity. (24 views)
How to Conduct a Successful Long-Range Job Search - Tips from LawCrossing We offer tips to help you discover out-of-town resources and find new career opportunities when moving to a new geographical location. (79 views)
How to Discuss Other Interviews During Your Job Interview - Tips from LawCrossing It's a question that's coming up a lot in law firm interviews: Where else are you interviewing? Your answer could make the difference between the offer or the rejection letter. (302 views)
How to Impress Employers with Effective Storytelling in an Interview Accomplishment storytelling appeals to the interviewer's imagination and is a powerful way to market skills when interviewing. (69 views)
How to Write an Effective Opening Argument for a Legal Case Create a credible answer to that perennial threshold question, ''Tell me something about yourself.'' (45 views)
Networking Tips for Attending Meetings: A Comprehensive Guide Some words and phrases for an informational interview, with tips for asking the right questions to find the advice you need. (198 views)
How To Land Your Dream Job: Strategies For Answering Calls From Employers The best way to answer a phone call inviting you in for an interview. (406 views)
Strategies for Creating Successful Blind Box Ads to Increase Reach and Conversions Job advertisements that direct you to a P.O. Box sound fishy? There's a way around applying to the unknown, and it could actually benefit you more than a standard ad. (2096 views)
How Has Cyberlaw Developed Over Time? Exploring the Impact of Cyberlaw in 2020 Net-based litigation survives demise of many dot-com players. (709 views)
Securing the Legal Job of Your Dreams - 10 Strategies to Land a Perfect Job Outplacement versus Placement — Which is right for you? (58 views)
Secrets to Landing the Callback Interview: Proven Strategies for Job Seekers How to Get That Callback Interview Any job interview is stressful, but knowing you are only one in a continuous line of potential job candidates parading in front of the on-campus recruiters - and meeting up to 10 recruiters yourself in a single day - can be extremely wearing and disheartening. How do you impress the interviewers enough to be the one they want to see... (465 views)
Overview of the Job Market for Law School Students and Laterals in 2003 The employment outlook for the upcoming year: so-so. (31 views)
Top Tips To Ace Your Law Firm Job Interview: Interviewing 101 Interviewing for a job can be a daunting task, but with preparation and practice, any job seeker can become an expert at the process. With Interviewing 101, job seekers can learn the most important strategies and tips for successful interviewing. First, you should always be ready to answer questions about your work history and prepare ahead of time. Before the interview,... (849 views)
Understanding the Importance of Fitting In to Succeed in a Law Firm The modern workplace is often extremely competitive, and those who are able to fit in with the culture and become part of the team are more likely to succeed in their careers. When seeking a job, employers often look for someone who is capable of “fitting in” with the existing team. Fitting in can mean a variety of different things and can include being a team player,... (742 views)
Average Attorney Salaries Hold Steady Despite Hiring Slowdow Some large firms cut back, but pay increasing in smaller offices. (299 views)
Full Pay and Pro Bono Opportunities for Full-Time Employees at Law Firms Holland & Knight community service fellowships lure top talent. (753 views)
Understanding the Effects of Associate Salaries and The Recession As the average salary of lawyers has gone up due to the economic boom of a few years ago, job satisfaction and the willingness of firms to take on new associates is going down. (1336 views)
White-Collar Crime: Law Schools Step Up To Meet Increasing Student Interest Business scandals boost interest in white-collar crime law. (74 views)