60 Nontraditional Jobs You Can Do with a Law Degree (and Should Strongly Consider Doing) In my career spanning more than two decades as an attorney and legal recruiter, I have met an astonishing number of people who have chosen nontraditional legal careers. With very, very few exceptions, most of these people are far happier than they ever were practicing law. A good number of these people who left the legal practice also make more money in their new... (965446 views)
Pass the Bar Exam in One State & Work as a Lawyer in Another: A Comprehensive Guide For any attorney, the cost of entry into the profession is high, which means that once in, they’re most likely hungry to succeed and stay in the industry for decades. Law school can cost anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000, and taking the bar exam to get a law license is a mind-busting task. So once an attorney is able to finally practice, it makes sense for them to want... (336889 views)
25 Reasons Most Attorneys Hate the Practice of Law and Go Crazy (and What to Do about It) Several years ago, I hired a manager for a legal recruiting firm that I run, BCG Attorney Search. The manager had been trained in his previous job (not involving attorneys) to give people an online personality test. The test was quite amazing. Someone would sit down and spend 30 minutes or so taking the test, and the software would email the manager a 10+ page... (208481 views)
What Does It Mean When a Lawyer Says “Permission to Treat the Witness as Hostile?” We asked attorneys throughout the United States what it means when a lawyer says “Permission to treat the witness as hostile?” Several attorneys responded and our readers might find what they said interesting. We hope you enjoy their answers. (155030 views)
Finding an International Law Job as an American Attorney: A Guide Thinking of packing up and moving your career across the globe? Find out what obstacles may lie in your way. (135771 views)
4 Most Lucrative Legal Practice Areas Today Summary: Are you looking for the best paid legal jobs? Take a look at these lucrative legal practice areas that offer the highest pay today. (107483 views)
Guidelines on Reciprocity or 'Admission on Motion' among the States as per American Bar Association When law students select what area(s) of law they want to practice, two questions they must seriously consider are how and where they will practice. Unlike lawyers of the early 20th century, legal counselors today often find themselves practicing across state, or even country, borders. However, what qualifies for a legal license in Wisconsin is not necessarily the same in... (107085 views)
What Does a Corporate Lawyer Do? Whether negotiating the acquisition of a multibillion dollar company or assisting a small Internet start-up company, corporate lawyers are involved in advising businesses on their numerous legal rights, responsibilities, and obligations. General corporate practice involves handling a wide range of legal issues for businesses. (104614 views)
Kathleen Zellner: Successful Founding Partner at the Law Offices of Kathleen T. Zellner Having made her name in the legal profession with several impressive victories in both civil and criminal trials, Kathleen Zellner talks with LawCrossing about how she found success in the law by choosing her own path. (85312 views)
2015 LawCrossing Salary Survey of Lawyer Salaries in Best Law Firms Summary: Check out the 2015 LawCrossing Salary Survey of more than 90 top law firms. Find out salary levels, bonuses, and much more about these top firms. (82284 views)
Meet Matt Murphy: Senior Deputy District Attorney in Orange County, California Skinhead gangs. Murderous love triangles. Serial rapists. A gunman trapped on the Rio Grande. Matt Murphy could write a season of ''Law & Order'' from the cases he has handled. LawCrossing talks with the Senior Deputy District Attorney of Orange County, CA, about his quest to ''get the bad guys.'' (79478 views)
Real Estate Lawyer: What Life is Like in the Profession Inarguably one of the ''hot'' areas of law, real estate law has recently become a very attractive choice for law students and established attorneys looking to switch practice areas. We talked to real estate attorneys in various situations to see what this field can offer you. (76121 views)
Considering a Career as a District Attorney? Why should you become a District Attorney (D.A.)? Every city in the United States needs a prosecutor, someone who is devoted to upholding the constitution, protecting the public, and prosecuting criminal behavior when it occurs in their district. Large metropolitan areas typically have a considerable number of special units that hire D.A.s to concentrate on despicable... (64970 views)
Twelve Sexy Things You Can Do with a Law Degree That (1) May Make You Famous and (2) Do Not Require Practicing Law Most attorneys are doomed to a life behind a computer screen and pretty boring lives. Here are 12 things that people with law degrees (or at least some legal education!) have done that made them famous without practicing law: (59039 views)
What Law Firms Look for in a Lateral Resume The lateral resume is an extremely important marketing tool. It's a key component of the recruiting process. Although a lateral resume differs in some respects from a student's resume, some basic ground rules remain. Law firms generally want more information from lateral attorney candidates and are less forgiving when errors occur. So it's critical that you do your... (58428 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... (55900 views)
What Do In-House Attorney Positions Pay? Summary: Learn more about what the typical pay is for in-house attorney positions in this article. (55309 views)
Overhead Ratios of a Law Firm The typical law office spends 45 to 50 percent of the fee dollar on the expenses of operating the office. These funds go for non-lawyer salaries, rent, telephone, library, equipment, supplies and other facilities. The comparison of overhead percentage ratios is, in fact, quite a game among some lawyers. We are often asked: "What should a law firm's overhead ratio be?" An... (50469 views)
Expert Witness and Well-known Corporate Law Professor Richard W. Painter Discusses Internal Investigation of GM Professional Overview Recent hearings in the House and Senate are showing that GM already knew about some of the recent defects in the ignition switches in some of its vehicles. However, this information was not shared with other parts of the company, which has led to deaths that could have been prevented. We sat down with Richard W. Painter, an influential corporate... (50446 views)
Alan Dershowitz is the Best Known Criminal Lawyer in the World Alan Morton Dershowitz is an American attorney, political commentator, and jurist. He has spent the past fifty years practicing the law and is well recognized for handling a number of high-profile legal cases. As a criminal appellate attorney, Alan has won fifteen, which is a high percentage of the dozens of attempted murder and murder cases he has managed. The attorney... (46952 views)
The Life and Career of Steve Young : Lawyer and Football Player He led the 49ers to a 13-3 record and won the NFL MVP Award for the second time in 1994 — which was also the year he graduated from law school. Steve Young is recognized as one of America's most notable football stars, but few know that he is also a lawyer. Though he has never practiced law, he has used his acquired skills and natural talents for good as an influential... (46282 views)
Exploring Alternative Legal Careers: Reviews, Professionals, and Tips So you went through three years of law school only to eventually decide that you don't want to practice law? No problem. Your J.D. offers you a plethora of other opportunities that don't involve typical attorney work. (44621 views)
When Being a Lawyer Is Not for You: How to Successfully Transition into the Job of Your Dreams! Summary: There are many alternatives to working in a law firm available for lawyers. Learn how to successfully transition into these careers in this article. (41950 views)
How to Become a District Attorney A District Attorney (DA) is an elected official. The DA’s main responsibility is to prosecute crimes in a designated county or district, but the DA also involves cooperating with law enforcement, managing the office of the prosecutor, considering the facts of a case against an individual to determine if there is enough evidence to file criminal charges, and gathering... (41257 views)
What It Is Like to Be a Tax Law Attorney – Tax Attorney Careers Summary: It's often said that only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. Tax attorneys spend their time trying to ease the financial burdens associated with both. (40734 views)
Thomas Cooley Law School Exposed (and Why Much of the Legal Profession is a Scam) Summary: I like Thomas Cooley graduates and the students who are going there. The students are not the problem. Let me tell you what is really going on with this law school. (38882 views)
The Life and Career of Richie Roberts Practicing Criminal Defense Attorney and Inspiration for the Movie 'American Gangster' In his day, Richard Roberts — or Richie, as most people call him — was a real, live, crime-fighting police detective, complete with the cool '70s hair and sunglasses. Yeah, like the kind you only see in the movies. He's gone on high-risk stakeouts, brushed shoulders and locked eyes with the bad guys, and he's even had a contract out on his life. (37947 views)
The Pros and Cons of Working in a Law Firm So, you are thinking of working in a law firm rather than in government or a corporation after you graduate from law school. Most law students eventually end up practicing law in a law firm. (37733 views)
Being a Sports Lawyer This article deals with the scope and requirements of sports lawyers, their educational qualifications, professional standards, role and involvement with clients, as well as brand-building strategies. According to recent statistics, a sports lawyer has good career prospects. (35292 views)
What to Do If You Hate Your Attorney Job Summary: Do you hate being an attorney? Find out what you should do if you can’t stand working as an attorney anymore. (33786 views)