Negotiating the 'Tangibles'—Legal Job Offers After the legal job interview an offer is made. Once an offer has been made, there will inevitably be some discussion of "tangibles" such as salary, pension and health care benefits, perquisites, and the size and location of your office. Rarely if ever will these items be discussed in detail prior to a job offer being extended (and you should never, ever, ever bring them... (1397 views)
The Legal Job Market in Columbus, Ohio The number of jobs in the legal field in Columbus, Ohio has increased slightly over the past year, though there are still relatively few positions, according to available data. Though there are several promising and upcoming law firms that are doing well in their various areas of practice, they can only support a somewhat smaller staff than major firms in larger cities.... (1359 views)
The Nice Rejection Letter - Legal Job Search Response If you get a rejection letter that says they might be busy in a few months or indicates that at sometime in the future they could be interested in you, you are looking a potential job in the eye, but not if your eyes are closed. Rejection letters tend to be pleasant, but they also tend to have very standard language that sounds formal. If the letter goes out of its way to... (1344 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)
How Can Law Students and Attorneys Follow Up After Sending A Job Application You’ve spent hours carefully tailoring your resume and cover letter to each position, sent out hundreds of applications, and have become yet another player in the painfully frustrating waiting game. It’s a hair-pulling, cliff-hanging experience that makes you second-guess your every move. (1332 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)
What Everybody Ought to Know about LawCrossing Some plain talk about a simple business that is frequently misunderstood (1297 views)
Ten Skills That Will Transform You From Being A Good Networker To A Great One Networking is not merely shaking hands and distributing business cards. Networking is really about building relationships, developing them and, most importantly maintaining them. It is the building of your social capital that really speaks if you are cut out for networking and do you have it in you to become a good networker. (1231 views)
Find a Job as a Foreign LL.M. Student Summary: Being in the U.S. as a foreign LL.M. student presents challenges when it comes time to find a job. Make sure you start early and follow these tips. (1203 views)
The State of the New York Attorney Job Market All areas of the country are feeling the pinch of the current economic situation, and New York is no exception. This means that the legal job market is reduced, though good opportunities still exist for the right candidates. Any professional who has experience in certain fields, including tax law, bankruptcy, litigation, and intellectual property (particularly those with... (1166 views)
The Weakness Question for Law Students and Attorneys During a pre-election interview on CBS News, Katie Couric asked President Barack Obama to name a personal flaw that might hinder his performance as president. His response: “I don’t think there's a flaw that would hinder my ability to function as president. I think that all of us have things we need to improve.” (1116 views)
How to Sell Yourself at Law Job Interviews The time spent preparing for an interview is time well spent. You are now ready to sell your "product" to a prospective employer. (1103 views)
How to Apply for Positions with Private Law Firms Our purpose is to survey generally those considerations which will allow you to take maximum advantage of obvious job opportunities. There are, however, ways to identify or create additional job prospects and, in the process, further refine your abilities to take advantage of the situations that you want to pursue. (1026 views)
Choosing a Career in Automotive Intellectual Property The legal field is full of various jobs that a person can do. In fact, the term lawyer is often something that is misunderstood, o not explained fully. In all, there are many different types of lawyers, and all in all, the field of law can get very specific. There are lawyers that deal with the most specific areas of law practices and it is important to remember that... (1018 views)
The Legal State of Texas Attorney jobs in Texas are plentiful; The Lone Star State sits in the hot bed of controversy regarding illegal immigration and deportation of convicted aliens. Houston, Texas is the fourth largest city in the United States and boasts some great law firms to work for that range in size from two attorneys to over 400 hundred; many larger firms have offices around the world.... (1002 views)
5 Things to do When Turning Down a Law Firm Job Offer Interviewing, much like dating, begins with careful preparation, nervous anxiety, and finding just the right outfit. And if things go well, you might be extended an offer to see each other more regularly. (963 views)
Careers in Intellectual Property Law Intellectual property (IP) is a bundle of rights held over either artistic or commercial creation. (958 views)
Why there are likely to be jobs in In-House during this recession Like every other aspect of our economy, the current recession will impact the legal sector. It is not all doom and gloom, though. Unlike many other job sectors, areas of legal employment will see a wealth of new jobs in certain areas. Companies will hire more in-house legal counsel and support staff, but it might force large firms that have resisted change to alter their... (957 views)
Requirement of Self-Assessment for Lawyers Ideally, work is supposed to be fun. However, if you are looking for a job right now, fun may be the furthest thing from your mind. Any job opening may seem like a good prospect to you now. Even if you are employed, you may feel "stuck" in your job and ready to jump at the first opportunity. (936 views)
The Attire during job interview makes a difference What to Wear to Work There is a story that has been passed down from attorney to attorney over the years concerning a young woman who went in for a job interview at a major New York law firm. According to legend, she showed up in the hiring partner's office dressed for a night on the town. She wore a short skirt, stiletto heels, and a low-cut top that exposed a tattoo. Her... (906 views)
How to Brand Yourself for Your Next Job Search Summary: Branding in the legal profession means, essentially, promotion. (904 views)
Checklist to Follow before Starting a Legal Job Search Summary: Here is a checklist that you should follow before you start your legal job search. (887 views)
Is Your Body Language Sabotaging Your Job Interview? You seemed to be the perfect candidate for the position: an honors graduate with a solid work history and excellent references. But somehow you didn't advance past the first round of interviews. Could inappropriate body language have actually killed your chances? (869 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)
The Pros and Cons of social networking All opportunities come from people. Because of this, business professionals should always be looking for ways to forge stronger relationships with their customers, prospective clients, referral sources, and future employers. Since people prefer to do business with people they know and like, having a strong network can lead to more success. But in today's ever-changing... (841 views)
Securing References: The Who, When, and What to Ask for Law Students and Attorneys Lining up good references is crucial. No matter how qualified you may appear legal hiring managers know that your past performance is probably the best indicator for the future, and want to hear someone vouch for you. (806 views)
Corporate Law in Vancouver As with other areas of the Canadian legal industry right now, Canadian lawyers are having a tough time finding work in corporate law; new lawyers especially are having a tough time finding work. Much of the new work presently available especially in corporate law is in jobs meant for students. Students finishing articling years, too, usually expect to be hired back, but... (801 views)
The State of Boston Law Firm Jobs As like many other areas of the country, lateral hiring for Boston law firm jobs continues, but has slowed and become more selective than in previous years. Those in possession of strong academic records and good credentials will have little trouble finding law firm jobs in Boston, particularly if they specialize in the realms of corporate or tax law, or if they are... (796 views)
Spring 2009 State of Market Report Southern California (Orange County and San Diego) Northern California (Silicon Valley, and San Francisco) The Northwest (Portland) The Northeast (New York, Washington, DC, New Jersey, and Boston) The Southwest (Texas and Las Vegas) The Midwest (Chicago, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Colorado, and Utah) International (Europe and Asia) (788 views)
The Importance of Questions During a Legal Interview and What You Should Ask It does not matter whether you are a recent law graduate or you have years of experience and are looking for a new job, an interview can be just as daunting. You will spend a long time choosing how to dress to impress and perfecting your resume. In addition, you will think about answers to possible questions the legal interviewer will ask you. But have you thought about... (779 views)