First-Week Words of Advice Finally the day has come. You rocked your resume and cover letter. You aced the interview. Now you're hired, and it's your first week on the job. The hard part is over, right? Not so fast; don't get too cozy. Your first few weeks at a new job can be exciting, but you also need to learn the flow of the workplace and make some lasting impressions. Here are a few things to... (4 views)
Labor Law Practice Trends There are a number of factors that affect labor practice trends. Future labor specialists will have to contend with changes in the very nature of the management/union structure: for example, as union workers have faced more difficult economic conditions and thus more complex bargaining sessions, the division between the workers and management sides has begun to blur.... (4 views)
Focusing on an Industry Group to Develop a Legal Practice Niche Several members of Carl's family worked in various parts of the heavy construction business. As a result of his familiarity, it was a logical choice for him, as an attorney, to focus on the legal needs of that industry. (4 views)
What Every Lawyer Needs to Know about Effective Business Development Planning Business development plans typically have the following components: (4 views)
Employer Research and Homework As you may have gathered by now, finding a job involves a lot more effort than merely showing up for an interview on time. There is considerable behind-the-scenes homework involved. Taking shortcuts will only leave you with less control of the situation and fewer good possibilities to pursue. Researching the employer is one area where students may be tempted to take... (4 views)
Why Brochure Distribution is the Weakest Link in a Communication Chain Storage rooms are no place for brochures. The value of printed materials is dependent on their distribution. A comprehensive brochure distribution plan requires some attorney and staff time but not a burdensome amount. (4 views)
Career in the Law Consider an unusual career in law. Television networks enhance a glamorous stereotype of the legal profession in such programs as Law and Order, Family Law, and The Practice. However, television networks-and movie production companies as well - take this perception to extremes in such sitcoms as Ally McBeal and Ed, and such movies as The Firm. These same productions stress... (4 views)
Knowing More about Law Firms I learned to demand more and more from paralegals, secretaries, and word processing people, and to make it clear that they'd be held accountable if they weren't available when I needed them. I tried to be decent about it, but the work had to get done, and friendship came after performance on this job. (4 views)
The Judge Is Presiding Summary: There are, however, those of us lawyers who do exclusively transactional work and don’t even know the way to the courthouse. (4 views)
Navigating Law Firm Business Development: A Comprehensive Guide Building relationships, engaging in face-to-face interactions, exploring new revenue channels, and promoting additional services—these are the principles of business development. Similar to the language of marketing, these concepts may feel unfamiliar to many lawyers. Despite my advocacy for the role of marketing in every law firm's toolkit, it's crucial to recognize... (4 views)
3 Steps to Planning a Stress-free Summer Vacation as a Lawyer Undoubtedly, lawyers face prolonged hours in demanding, competitive environments, often making it challenging to allocate time for a vacation. However, the benefits of taking a break, including improved mental health and stress reduction, are undeniable. For law firm owners, managing a vacation while ensuring client needs are met and the firm runs smoothly poses a unique... (4 views)
How to Find Law Jobs: Your Go-To Guide for Job Hunting Embarking on a career in the legal field is akin to navigating a dynamic landscape that constantly responds to shifts in the socio-economic realm. Whether you're a recent law school graduate or a seasoned attorney contemplating a career change, the pursuit of the ideal job is a journey filled with both excitement and challenges. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of this... (4 views)
Navigating your Job Search through the Holidays Answer: I know that it's tempting to take the holidays off from your job search, but in reality this can be a significant missed opportunity. Law firm hiring is extremely active between Thanksgiving and the New Year. I, personally, have numerous attorneys that are actively interviewing right now across a variety of practice areas. (3 views)
The Right to Receive Humane Legal Assistance Lawsuits often deal with the most intense, sensitive matters of your life, and yet lawyers and law firms are as cold as ice and judges act like they don't care if you live or die. Your friendliness or good intentions won't necessarily warm up the situation, either. (3 views)
Measuring Value Of Volunteering – Its Priceless Volunteering and networking are made for each other. They bring together a combination of wants and needs and they offer a combination of giving and receiving of talents and joys. Anybody who has actively pursued any kind of volunteer effort will tell of the satisfaction, many personal joys and spiritual enrichment of helping someone in need. (3 views)
Networking during a flight to explore new avenues in your Career Most of us have flown in an airplane at some point in our lives — some more often than we'd prefer. The takeoff is scary, your neighbor can't stop coughing all over you, the leg room in front of your seat sucks, and when the drink and snack cart isn't blocking your path to the restroom, a plane ride can be downright boring. (3 views)
Randy J. Aliment Elected Chair of TIPS Randy J. Aliment, who was elected to the position of Chair of the American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS), officially stepped into his new role on August 9, 2011. Aliment, a partner of Williams Kastner & Gibbs PLCC, officially began his one-year term at the ABA Annual Meeting in Toronto. (3 views)
Legal Hiring To Rise First Quarter of 2011 According to a quarterly survey from Robert Half Legal Hiring Index, just over 30 percent (31%) of respondents are claiming that they will be adding jobs during the first quarter of 2011. That number is versus the one percent of those questioned who plan to decrease their legal staff. (3 views)
About Attorneys Whether you have had unpleasant run ins with a legal proceeding or you are considering a career as an attorney, you'll find that when it comes to the legal system, there is a lot to know. There are a lot of jokes when it comes to attorneys but the truth is that attorneys perform a vital service in our world. (3 views)
Theodore Olson One of TIME Magazine's 2010 100 Most Influential People, Theodore B. Olson is reveling in a career that has allowed him to serve alongside President George W. Bush and earned him TIME Magazine's title of ''lions of America's legal establishment''. Olson is this week's Law Star Inductee. Keep reading for more on this versatile and talented attorney who has remained with... (3 views)
Looking for Good Legal Job Vacancies Many individuals take up legal education because they wish to become legal professionals one day. These legal professionals make good use of their law degree for political, business, or academic reasons. This means that law degree holders have a lot of legal job opportunities as long as they can find some legal job vacancies which shouldn't be a problem if a lot of effort... (3 views)
Networking: Are You Afraid to Ask for Help? If you are working in a law firm, or regularly connected with legal work, chances are that in your inner social circle, you play the role of a problem-solver. Your job profile as a legal staff or attorney socially assures that people will attach importance to your opinions and turn to you when they need help. When it comes to facing your problems, probably, you think that... (3 views)
It Can't be Easy Being Lindsay Lohan's Lawyer As an attorney, you can't always predict what a client will or wont do; nor can you make a client make the right decisions. Shawn Chapman-Holley can certainly relate to having a client who's her own worst enemy these days; that client being, of course, none other than Lindsay Lohan. But she's far more than an attorney to the stars. Keep reading to learn more about this... (3 views)
What Counsel Jobs Entail Counsel jobs are generally among the highest paid at a law firm, as this is the senior attorney at a law firm. As a result, you will not be able to walk right into one of these jobs, as you must first prove yourself to be a good lawyer with skills in a number of areas. Counsel work is given to those with years of professional experience and a great deal of knowledge, as... (3 views)
Know Where To Find Legal Jobs Many people assume that getting a degree in law means that you have several job prospects lined up before you graduate. However, those that are graduating law school, know all too well that this is not the case. You may even find several postings around campus listing such as find legal jobs, law job listings, lawyer careers, job for lawyer, attorney job openings, work for... (3 views)
Loughner Deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial On Wednesday, US District Judge Larry Burns determined Jared Loughner to be mentally unfit to stand trial for the 49 federal charges against him, which stem from a January Tucson shooting that left six dead and 13 wounded. (3 views)
The importance of being well-liked in your legal job One of the most persistent problems attorneys practicing law have is their failure to collaborate and learn from the other attorneys they are practicing law with. There are several factors that are essential for success in the practice of law and advancing in your career. Being well-liked and collaborating are two of the more important ones. (3 views)
Dr. of Law: Crib Notes Having trouble getting a good night's sleep? Strategies for slumber that don't involve counting sheep. (3 views)