Identifying customers as well as managing with fellow attorneys For me, the people with whom I worked were the most important and interesting aspect of practicing law. As I settled into the grind, I grew to believe that I would be stuck forever in the structure of the law firm, dealing with a few very distinct groups of players. (10 views)
Should I conduct a summer search or wait for the fall? Should I conduct a summer search or wait for the fall? (10 views)
William D. Cope, Solo Practitioner (Attorney) Working as a solo practitioner has both pros and cons, just like any other attorney. Some of the pros include complete freedom over what cases they work on and making their own destiny. Some of the cons include a lower average salary compared to private practice attorneys and less support staff to help you in than you would have in private practice. (10 views)
Legal Lateral Hiring Law firms, especially the big and smart ones, rarely recruit someone from a different practice setting than a law firm. Law firms are particular environments, so they almost always choose a candidate with successfully proven experiences in that setting over someone who has either never worked in a law firm or has worked there and chose to leave and work somewhere else.... (10 views)
Demystifying Blockchain in the Legal Landscape: Potential Applications and Challenges In recent years, blockchain technology has emerged as a disruptive force with the potential to revolutionize various industries. Originally known as the underlying technology behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, blockchain has since gained recognition for its broader applications beyond digital currencies. Blockchain is a decentralized and distributed digital ledger that... (10 views)
What Education is Required to Be a Lawyer? If you’re setting out on the path to be a lawyer, what are the educational requirements you will have to meet? Determining the education required to be a lawyer can be a confusing process, especially considering variations among different states. In this article, we provide a general overview of the education required to become a lawyer in the United States. (10 views)
Top Law Practices Poised for Success in 2024: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Tomorrow In the dynamic realm of law, maintaining a leading edge necessitates a deep understanding of the multifaceted factors molding our societies, economies, and technological landscapes. Rooted in the fabric of the world it serves, the legal profession continuously adjusts to these shifting dynamics. Looking ahead to 2024, a discernible pattern emerges amidst this constant... (10 views)
Legal Job: Know the Interviewer A legal job interview’s success depends on preparation and right thinking. After doing your homework on the target company you should know a bit about those who interview you. (9 views)
Coping with a Lawyer's Job When you're quite finished with laying out your master plan from the lofty heights, you'll find everyone else impatiently waiting for you to climb down into the trenches and start struggling like the common, dogface attorney you are. That means that you have to do the work and deal with the people. This enterprise may lack grandness, but it's your job. (9 views)
Partnering a Law – Making a Big Difference As I settled into the role of attorney, I found myself briefly lacking tangible goals. I'd gotten so used to having exams, interviews, and all those other school-related immediate pressures on me that it required some readjustment to deal with a lifestyle in which nothing more was expected of me than that I function as a lawyer and do my job well. (9 views)
Choose the Legal Job That You Want There is as much variety among corporate legal staffs as there is among private law firms. Some corporations have only one legal employee-the general counsel. Others have huge, far-flung departments. Personalities among corporate legal staffs also vary. Some are intense. Others are laid-back. Some are dominated by powerful individuals. Others operate on a team concept.... (9 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)
Strategies For Discussing Your Previous Career in a Law Firm Interview Dear Lawcrossing, I recently graduated from law school and passed the 0BM bar. Before law school, I spent a number of years as a secondary school teacher. Whenever I talk to employers, it seems they are interested in my teaching experience and want to know why I left that career. Why do you think there is this fascination? Should I even continue to include this... (9 views)
Volunteer Work has Marketing Value for Attorneys Pro bono work can have marketing value for attorneys. The key is to work for individuals or groups whose success is of interest to existing clients or potential clients. If pro bono is undertaken as part of a business development program, then judicious publicity of the activity has additional value to the attorney. (9 views)
Don’t Forget the Significant Others Present at Court With the current state of the economy, there’s a rise in the numbers of new law graduates and young lawyers trying to set up things for themselves and going solo or floating small partnerships. While client management is the first and most obvious need, and is the gateway to success (something many lawyers are curiously able to do for quite a long time without... (9 views)
Seyfarth Shaw Partner Named ''Employment Lawyer of the Year'' Earlier this month at the inaugural Chambers USA Women in Law Awards in New York City, Lisa J. Damon of Seyfarth Shaw LLP was recognized as the ''Employment Lawyer of the Year.'' The event was sponsored by Chambers & Partners, a global legal directory publisher, to honor standout female legal professionals including management-side labor and employment litigators, legal... (9 views)
Fabian, Sklar & King, P.C. Founded in 1986, Fabian, Sklar & King, P.C., is a leader in representing homeowners and business owners in fire, explosion and property damage cases and people who have suffered serious personal injury or death from fires or explosions. (9 views)
Bernard Wolfsdorf Bernard Wolfsdorf, National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, is working tirelessly as he and his group of talented attorneys works to become the voice of thousands of Haitian residents who must find new land to call ''home''. He is this week's Law Job Star Person of Excellence. (9 views)
Quizzing your Attorney For the lawyers who think they know it all — or for those of you who worry that your legal counsel can't tell a tort from a tart — Stump Your Lawyer! is a hilarious tour of the quirks and curiosities of our legal system. This tongue-in-cheek volume offers witty, practical, and thought-provoking challenges for the legally minded. Short case histories, definitions,... (9 views)
Is it unusual for the legal job market to this dormant in October? Is it unusual for the legal job market to this dormant in October? (9 views)
Publicity Reprints and Distribution Build Credibility for Law Firms and Attorneys Reprints and distribution of good publicity provide an opportunity for attorneys to maximize attention and build credibility. The opportunity for practice development provided by reprints is often overlooked by attorneys. (9 views)
Fall 2006 State of the Market Report Fall 2006: State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions. (9 views)
Consistent Graphic Standards in Printed Materials Boost Professional Appearance The quality of printed materials says much about an attorney and law firm. A consistent use of good graphic design, applied to all documents and materials carrying the attorney's name, communicates a professional image. Logos and logotypes, type styles, paper, ink colors, and other items all play a role in the attorney's image. (9 views)
High Tech Networking Don Crescimanno started as a salesperson in the computer business in 1966 when, in Don's words, "computers were doing only very boring stuff - payrolls, taxes, massive inventories and scientific projects." (9 views)
Training of Law Graduates in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland Until 1981, law graduates who wished to enter the profession as a solicitor or advocate undertook an apprenticeship which comprised a two-year training period with a "master" supervising the training in-office. The graduate therefore went straight from university to the in-office training. It was recognized that the effectiveness of the law graduate could be improved, both... (9 views)
How to Turn Temporary Employment into a Permanent Job Offer: Tips for Job Seekers Temporary-to-permanent jobs are becoming more prevalent as hiring organizations seek to know what they have before they make an offer of permanent employment. Find out how you can make these opportunities work for you. (9 views)
Major Law Job Interviewing Styles Understanding the differences between the four major interviewing styles and preparing a strategy to effectively deal with each of them will also improve your chances for success: (9 views)
The Most Up-to-Date State-of-the-Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions | LawCrossing State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions.Southern California Southern California Northern California The Northwest The Northeast The Southeast The Southwest The Midwest International (Europe and Asia) (9 views)
Career Overview: Law Although television dramas might have you believe that you only need good looks and a fashionable wardrobe to succeed as a lawyer, in reality, completing three years of law school and passing a tough bar exam barely prepare you for the practice of law. (9 views)
5 Reasons Why Your Legal Resume Ends Up In The Trash On average, a legal recruiter sees 5,000 resumes a year. Any legitimate reason she finds to make one disappear makes her life that much easier—and yours that much harder. Here, top-level recruiters reveal how candidates blow their chance to get a foot in the door. (9 views)