Law students with an additional interest in Fashion can opt for Fashion Law Got a passion for fashion? How about a good eye for a good buy? Want to read Vogue and In Style and have that count towards billable hours? Perhaps you should consider specializing in fashion law. (9509 views)
Fired vs. A Stealth Layoff: How Law Firms End Careers in 2024 Summary: What is a stealth lay off when compared to a traditional lay off? Keep reading to find out. (9486 views)
How to Use Open Letters of Recommendation to Secure a Job Most employment application forms have a space for listing people whom the employer can contact to learn more about the applicant. (You already provided this information in your sample employment application form and in your job resume.) (9256 views)
How Lawyers Can Switch Careers and Find Happiness Summary: How can an attorney with holes in his or her skill set overcome this obstacle to career change? Here’s how lawyers can switch careers and find happiness. (9116 views)
The Benefits of Avoiding the Large Law Firm As I started contemplating this topic, a small smile broke across my face. I thought to myself, ''This article will fall on deaf ears.'' (8994 views)
The Challenges and risks involved in Moonlighting Sorry about the title. There is just no other way to convey how serious the issue of moonlighting is for attorneys. A young lawyer might think that moonlighting is an innocent enterprise—perhaps even a liberty issue. ''Why can't I do what I want on my own time?'' you might think. The typical young lawyer may also have heard anecdotes here and there that made it seem like... (8992 views)
Learn How to Become a Law Professor Summary: In pursuing a teaching career, you will have a lot to think about and do. As in any career change, self-assessment, planning, and diligence will be essential. (8888 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)
How to Become a Public Defender While some attorneys will laugh at the thought of working as a public defender, many choose this type of employment as they enjoy helping those who are unable to afford $200 an hour for an attorney. The public defender is a state employee and an attorney that has little say over who he or she represents. Some of the time, the attorney working in such an office will find... (8860 views)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder amongst Attorneys Imagine driving down the street after a long, grueling day at the firm or office. All you want to do is get home, have some dinner, catch up on your favorite show, and go to bed. All of a sudden, there is a bump in the road. No big deal, right? (8834 views)
Non-Traditional Job Settings: The Temporary or Telecommuting Lawyer-The Best of Both Worlds or a Big Mistake? Lawyers are continually looking for novel approaches to law practice. To that end, one of the most common questions posed to me each week is ''Should I look at temp positions?'' Whether temporary work is a good career choice depends largely on what you want for your career and life and what geographic region you are practicing in, as every geographic region views temporary... (8587 views)
How to Become a Sports Lawyer: A Guide to Breaking Into the Field This legal arena is more than just a game. Attractive to a large number of attorneys but open to only a select few, sports law is the holy grail for many practicing lawyers. How exactly do you break in? We talk to those who have to find out. (8503 views)
Billing 3000 Hours: Is It Possible and How to Do It? To start with, let’s admit that 3000 billable hours a year is an attainable target for a young and energetic lawyer. It can be done, honestly, though it would leave much to be desired regarding the human state of existence. However, 3000 billable hours as a law-firm wide quota is somewhat unrealistic, as it is not attainable by average methods and by average people. Last... (8465 views)
Job Opportunities in Criminal Law Criminal attorneys are one of several different types of attorneys. These lawyers work in criminal and penal law either as a district attorney (DA) or as a defense attorney. The types of cases taken on by these criminal attorneys may include everything from misdemeanors to felony crimes like homicide and drug dealing. The criminal law industry is one of the most popular... (8461 views)
Including and Excluding Hobbies on a Legal Resume Dear Lawcrossing, Should I put hobbies on my resume? Some people say yes, others say no. What do you think? And if you think I should, what kinds of hobbies look good? (8386 views)
Is Being a Family Lawyer the Right Choice for You? Are you right in choosing family law as a career for yourself? The answer depends on many things: your legal and "people" skills, your personality, and your personal and professional goals. (8373 views)
Top 7 Tips for Succeeding as a First Year Associate: How to Succeed as a New Associate in a Law Firm Summary: Here are 7 insider tips for succeeding as a new first year associate in a law firm. (8293 views)
Suits Makes Being a Lawyer Look Awesome: What is it Really Like? We asked lawyers and legal professionals throughout the country if being a lawyer is as awesome as it looks on Suits. The popular television show has depicted lawyers for the past three seasons, but is being a real life lawyer as splendid as it is in the series? We decided to ask the experts to weigh in with their thoughts. (8245 views)
Legal Job Salaries: The Highest-Paying Positions in the Legal Field Specializing now can prove lucrative over the course of a legal career. (8199 views)
The unorthodox path of 'reading the law', become 'law readers' and enter the field of Law In Robert Frost's famous poem ''The Road Not Taken,'' the narrator takes the path less traveled and claims that it makes ''all the difference.'' For attorneys, there is definitely a typical path that leads from high school to college to law school and then on to a job as a lawyer. There is also a not-so-typical path that is followed by the few and far between—but does... (8156 views)
How to Become a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Imagine that something happens to someone you love during the time they are in the care of a physician or nurse. Perhaps they are prescribed the wrong medication or given the wrong treatment, and the result is a maiming, illness or even death. Wouldn�t you want someone there to protect their rights? (8124 views)
The Life and Career of Lance Spiegel the Family Super Lawyer He is an accomplished lawyer in the practice area of family law, constantly tied up by high–profile divorce cases, family discord, marriage settlements, alimony, etc. He is a partner of Kaufman, Young, Spiegel, Robinson & Kenerson, LLP, and has contributed much towards the success of the firm. He has been consistently featured in the list of Super Lawyers in the years... (8054 views)
Using Strong Verbs in Your Attorney Resume Whether you use bullets or place structured phrases in prose form separated by semicolons in your resume, you know that resumes must sound assertive, project confidence, and place you in a category above the rest. Using strong action verbs in your consistently structured phrases makes your resume easy to read; potential employers can retain more information about you. In... (8046 views)
How to Have a Professional Attorney Image When You Work from Home Summary: Many attorneys are looking at alternative ways to practice law, including working from home. Find out how you can do this successfully and look professional. (8010 views)
How Can I Get an In-House Counsel Job Straight Out of Law School? Dear Lawcrossing, I am halfway through law school and am just beginning to seriously look for a job. I have always wanted to work in a corporations legal department, but it seems like they always want someone with several years of experience in practice. Is there any way around this? (8005 views)
Should You Consider a Career in the Military JAG Corps? - A Guide to Military JAG Life If you've seen the TV series ''JAG'' or the movie ''A Few Good Men,'' you have some familiarity with the Judge Advocate General's Corps. The acronym is used to describe a practicing lawyer in any one of the armed services, more properly called judge advocates. (7781 views)
Are Lawyers More Inclined to Be Narcissists? Summary: Are lawyers more inclined to be narcissists? Read this article to find out. (7741 views)
How Does a Judge Spend a Workday Many people know that a judge goes through a lot of training in school and as an attorney in order to achieve that position, but not many know what a judge actually does. It may seem to a lot of people that the day in the life of a judge would not be hard at all. Know some laws and listen to the good guys and the bad guys and make a decision based on that. There is a lot... (7641 views)
David Wohl; Lawyer, Legal Analyst, and Investigative Reporter; CBS2; Los Angeles David Wohl is a lawyer in the morning and a legal analyst and journalist in the afternoon. LawCrossing talks with Wohl about his two careers and how he moved from the courtroom to network television. (7582 views)
The Right and Wrong Reasons for Switching Jobs as an Attorney Summary: There is no longer a stigma attached to someone who has moved around in his or her legal career. What are the right reasons for switching jobs as an attorney? (7523 views)