Job Opportunities for Civil Rights Attorneys Civil rights attorneys follow a calling, defending the Constitution of the United States in order to make sure that the rights of their clients are being protected. These lawyers tend to take on the sorts of cases in which the rights of individuals have been attacked and need to be defended accordingly. Civil rights attorney jobs may involve advocating for women's rights,... (13800 views)
Advocacy Jobs: What They Are and How to Get Them If you're interested in the rights of others and have a good mind, solid organizational skills, and some legal experience, you can help others and find a solid career as an advocate. Of course, it is not always easy, at first, to get a paying job as an advocate, but there are plenty of volunteer opportunities that will allow you to become an advocate and gain experience... (55898 views)
Career opportunites in Law in London London is England's capital city, and when it comes to finding a job within the legal sector, you should have no problem if you have the right qualifications. (99 views)
Legal Jobs in Dubai When you first think of legal jobs in Dubai, immediately positions for lawyers come to mind, but there are many different aspects to the area of law. Whether you are looking for an internship, clerk positions, legal administrative staff openings, or attorney jobs, you are sure to have the opportunity for a lucrative career in the legal field, if this is the path that you... (2567 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How to Survive and Thrive during an Unplanned Relocation to Join a Future Spouse Many junior attorneys work incredibly hard for four years to get top grades at first-tier law schools, work on law reviews, and get offers from prestigious firms. Then, they face unplanned speed bumps in their careers when their fiances feel it is time to live in the same city, get serious about their commitment, marry, and settle down. Legal recruiters receive many... (14 views)
How Not to Get a Job This week's article is dedicated to a special friend of mine—well, not really. I'm being sarcastic. Let's call this ''friend'' Gordon. Gordon went on a job interview very recently and managed to commit a variety of job interview crimes that I would not wish on anyone. Save yourself the time, energy, and humiliation by reading on to learn why Gordon will not be getting... (30 views)
''Just Browsing'': Looking for Positions While Employed It's Saturday afternoon, and on your way home from the dry cleaners, you spot an amazing three-tiered red velvet cake with buttercream frosting in the window of a bakery. Perhaps you even dare to step inside for a few minutes and look around. The moment someone says, ''Can I help you,'' however, your response is the same as always: ''No, I'm just browsing.'' (2 views)
Should I Disclose a Chronic Illness to a Potential Employer? I recently represented a candidate who sent me information via email for his cover letter. I had asked him, ''Have you always known you wanted to be a lawyer?'' His response was ''no.'' In fact, he had always wanted to be a doctor. However, he had inherited a progressive neuromuscular disease that prevented him from pursuing a career in medicine. (9819 views)
The Best Way to Prepare for a Job Search and Interviews Several years ago, when I was looking for a position in Los Angeles, I interviewed with numerous law firms. During virtually every one of these interviews, I ran into an attorney who knew not one, not two, not three, but numerous, numerous attorneys in my current firm. (159 views)
See Opportunities Where Others See Obstacles If you are looking for a job, one of the most important things you can do is see opportunities where others see huge obstacles. Most of the world sees huge obstacles to everything. There are always obstacles to anyone and everyone doing the absolute best that can be done. If you want to get the best possible job and go as far as possible in your career, then you need to... (319 views)
Avoid the Dangers of Getting Jobs Through Friends and Family ''Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.'' —Tacitus (c.55-120 A.D.) (8869 views)
Following Up on Your Career First impressions can be everything for any employer, but that does not mean, under any circumstances, that additional contact is worthless. It is time to discuss how to keep that amazing first impression going—or even improve upon the image of yourself you have already created in the eyes of an employer. (9 views)
Using Background Checks to Screen Potential Hires When looking for a new job, there are many considerations for an applicant to weigh. The issues of salary, benefits, location, and responsibilities leave little time for a job seeker to think about what happens when an employer does decide to consider him/her for a position. (94 views)
Holiday time is the best time for job hunting During a job search, experience suggests that only the retail or other special sectors of the job market have positions open in the weeks prior to Christmas and New Year's Day. While following the usual methods rarely leads one astray, occasionally using an unorthodox approach may be the best way to go during this time. (24 views)
Switching Law Firms: Strategies to Increase Your Chances at the Next Legal Career Move Have you been working at a law firm for years and are considering lateral hiring to another law firm? If so, then this article is perfect for you. This article is also useful for law students looking to broaden their knowledge on career strategy. (79 views)