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. (933 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)
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)
Law Job Opportunities in Contracts There are many attorney jobs available but perhaps one of the most lucrative would be that of a contract attorney. This type of lawyer is simply hired on a contract basis. In other words, it's like temporary employment. It has its advantage in that a lawyer who is not quite sure about what he wants to do can sort of, float around and try different avenues. The down side of... (777 views)
Law Firm Partnership: The 10 Critical Considerations During Your Professional Journey Law firm partnership is a goal that many law students and associate attorneys aspire to meet. If you’re one of them, we congratulate you. We hope that you're ready to plan for the long road ahead and that you understand it's okay if you change your mind and decide that you don't want to become a partner or want to go out on your own. For those of you who are ready to... (750 views)
Choosing a Career as a Real Estate Attorney Most lawyers practice law on their own, either as practicing lawyers or in a law firm. For one to be a lawyer, he has to have a four year degree, must go through law school for three years, and has to excel in the written bar examination. Though these are the basic requirements for any prospective lawyer, the requirements may be different from state to state. Law schools... (699 views)
Writing Letters to Potential Employers Whenever possible, call rather than write to prospective employers. The telephone offers many advantages: it lets you arrange an interview immediately (letters involve delays of many days); it involves less time, less effort, and, it is in line with the personal orientation of the Job Club program, the phone permits a two-way conversation that promotes more familiarity. (689 views)
Job Opportunities in Law Pertaining to Civil Rights Civil rights attorneys are following a calling, defending the Constitution of the United States in order to make sure that the rights of their clients are being protected as citizens of this country. These lawyers tend to take on the sorts of cases where the rights of individuals have been attacked and need to be defended accordingly. Civil rights jobs may incorporate... (688 views)
How to locate the Health Attorney Jobs Are you in the market for a health attorney job, hospital attorney job, nurse attorney job, or even school attorney job? If so, you only need to check out one website: LawCrossing. They have taken the time to do every job seeker out there a great favor. (644 views)
The Advantages of Boutique Law Firms for Attorneys Most attorneys focus on spending their legal careers and providing legal services only in major law firms in the"top 50" or "top 25" list. However, a boutique law firm can often offer much more stability and happiness in an attorney's life. Read on to find out why a boutique firm might be the better choice for you and your legal career. (644 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)
How Virtual Reality May Change Your Legal Job Search Forever Summary: Virtual reality (VR) is an exciting and relatively new technology that is booming, and yet many people, particularly in the law firm community, are still unfamiliar with what it actually is and how it can be used in real life. (609 views)
The Role of Geographic Choice in Your Legal Career For some individuals, geographic choice may be the most important element in the career planning process. Many law students are tied to a particular geographic area. They own a house or other property there. They have a working spouse. They have family and contacts in the community. They have an interest or avocation that can be pursued most easily in a particular... (591 views)
What Do You Need to Do to Get Construction Law Jobs? If you want to be qualified for construction law jobs, you'll need to be versed in that particular area of expertise. Generally, you will go to college and get a pre-law degree, and then go to law school and specialize in construction law. The primary duties of construction law jobs are specific to construction and its related fields. Construction law jobs' focus may... (542 views)
The Prospects of Attorney Employment in the US Whether you are in New York or in California, Texas or in New Jersey, attorney employment is everywhere across the United States. In government agencies or insurance companies, in private law firms or in litigation, there are thousands of vacancies you can find in the legal profession and, as research shows, will continue to be in abundance until 2014 and even beyond. (516 views)
SEC Regulations for Investors: An Overview of How the Securities and Exchange Commission Protects Investors This week, we take a break from examining law firms, per se, and instead look at a huge government agency that employs about 1,500 attorneys. The SEC has an interesting history and modern attitude toward new technologies, all of which adds up to an exciting place to practice. (506 views)
Why there are likely to be jobs in Government during this recession Why Are There Likely to Be Legal Jobs in Government During a Recession? (506 views)
Law Jobs in Chicago There are many places around the world where the law jobs and the legal market is growing. Chicago is one of these areas. It is currently one of the fastest growing markets for legal jobs, due to the size of the city and the diversity of its population. Therefore, no matter what type of legal job you are looking for, you'll find it in Chicago, and you'll probably find... (504 views)
Creating a Classified Ad for Seeking Employment The classified job-wanted ad is yet a traditional way to obtain job leads. In this type of ad, you place a notice in the local newspaper, or local websites or forums stating that you desire a position. This method tends to be used by only a very small percentage of job seekers—fewer than 2 percent, yet its effectiveness can be fairly high. Job-wanted ads were the avenue... (460 views)
Starting Over: 7 Best Practices for Your Attorney Job Search The days of the “forever job” are, for the most part, over unless you start your own law firm and manage it very, very carefully…and enjoy doing so. More and more attorneys, at every experience level and in every practice area, find themselves looking for a new job. We’ve all read story after story about law firms merging, law firms closing their doors, and law... (446 views)
Looking for Family Law Jobs? If you're interested in working with families and want a legal career, consider practicing family law as a Family Law Paralegal. (441 views)
The Origins of LawCrossing Summary: The founder of LawCrossing explains his motivations and aspirations in building the largest legal job portal site on the web. (436 views)
The Legal Job Market in Pinellas County The legal job market in Pinellas County is one of the best places for budding young lawyers to travel and work. Pinellas County, FL, covers St. Petersburg and thus the legal job market is mostly based at St. Petersburg. It is an area of the country that has many different types of law being practiced. The legal market in Pinellas County has good potential for new... (430 views)
Expert Tips for Effective Legal Job Hunting Legal job hunting is a complex process. This article aims to inform the job seekers that there are many important things that must be taken care of while searching for legal jobs. By following the expert legal job search tips you can make your job search more effective. (421 views)
Top 5 Reasons Why You Need To Flesh Out Your LinkedIn Legal Profile Summary: Are you a lawyer looking for a change in employers? If you are on LinkedIn you should consider these 5 steps to make your profile more appealing. (402 views)
Traineeships in Scotland Traditionally, vacancies in the job market are made known through adverts in newspapers or relevant professional journals. For those who seek a legal traineeship it is extremely rare to find a job advertised in this way. It is not necessary for law firms to advertise a vacancy as they are inundated annually with requests from law students looking for positions. A few... (389 views)
Cold Calling Your Way Into a New Job Here you are at your desk, staring at your job leads list, which lists the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of businesses that can use your skills and services. (378 views)
How to Effectively Use Your Alumni Network during Your Job Search Summary: School is where most of us develop strong bonds, and for savvy job seekers, alumni networks are where it’s at when it comes to getting advice and hearing about opportunities. (357 views)