Learn About Law Where Laws are Launched: Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC Prospective law students would be hard-pressed to find a more advantageously located place to study law than Georgetown University Law Center. Situated in the heart of Washington, DC, Georgetown University Law Center is close to Capitol Hill and the National Mall. The Houses of Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Department of Justice are within walking distance of the... (68 views)
Dealing with Seasonal Stress Lawyers and law students tend to be perfectionists. This drive for perfection in studying for exams or preparing briefs combined with the demands of the holiday season can be a recipe for stress and depression. (6 views)
Exit interviews can say a lot about a company A recent survey by OfficeTeam shows that three-quarters of companies think you have useful workplace suggestions the day you leave your job. (312 views)
Microsoft Releases Vista to Businesses Microsoft Corp. launched its first new computer operating system in five years Thursday, saying that despite delays, the product's emergence is perfectly timed for PC users who increasingly need to coordinate information from a dizzying array of sources. (9 views)
Aura of respectability: Saturn creates a solid move-up car For a division of General Motors that was budget-starved for the last decade, Saturn's new sedan casts a bright Aura. (8 views)
Spirit of Christmas past in the Rockies GRANBY, Colo. - When we think of Christmas, we think of home. There's the tree and traditions, the music and the annual rediscovery of decorations we collected over a lifetime, each with a story. And there's the smell of holiday baking drifting in warm currents through the house, taking us back to past Christmases when families had time to draw close and create the... (33 views)
Singing a Holiday Tune or a Debt Dirge? For many people, the season of giving is also the season of guilt. It's a miserable feeling to be shopping for holiday gifts with a credit card that already has a big balance hanging over your head. It's a helpless feeling of drowning, with the shore nowhere in sight. (8 views)
The serious eating disorder faced by students at law schools Studies have shown that the early signs of eating disorders often begin to rear their heads when students are in the high-stress environment of college...and that means law school students should be aware of warning signs to watch out for. (1500 views)
Graduates of University of Virginia School of Law Work in the Top 100 U.S. Law Firms The University of Virginia School of Law was founded in 1819 by none other than Thomas Jefferson. The scenic grounds of the school feature beautiful gardens and tree-lined lawns, in keeping with Jefferson's conviction that an intellectual community can better further learning and personal growth when located within a beautiful environment. Nestled at the foot of the Blue... (335 views)
Honoring and Celebrating Paralegals Untiring Behind the Scene Work There are days dedicated to mothers, fathers, grandparents, bosses, and secretaries. There are days dedicated to the earth, to veterans, to the American flag, and to the planting of trees. From National Popcorn Day on January 19 to Take Your Dog to Work Day on June 23, special holidays call our attention to things and/or people we may take for granted in everyday life. (6840 views)
The ill effects of lying about facts and information in Resume When most law students graduate, they face an oh-so-daunting Catch-22: many entry-level jobs require previous experience, which many law graduates obviously do not have. They may also be encouraged to lie about which schools they attended, since consideration of the school a candidate graduated from is often a make-or-break factor in getting hired by a top firm. This leads... (457 views)
ONCE MORE INTO THE ABYSS The Supreme Court heard argument on Monday in two important cases. Ordinarily I would have been there to hear them. On Monday I stayed home. (18 views)
Liam Montgomery: President of Virginia Law Families, University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, VA When he was admitted to the University of Virginia School of Law in 2005, Liam Montgomery, current 2L, husband, and father of two, was a newcomer to Charlottesville looking to start a new career and life with his family. While searching for advice and helpful recommendations, Montgomery received an overwhelming response when he met the Virginia Law Families group, whose... (150 views)
The Life and Career of Barbara L. Johnson: Partner with Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, Washington, DC Employment litigator Barbara Johnson had already established a solid career before going into law. She worked as an analytical chemist and instrument engineer for The Dow Chemical Company in Midland, MI, for five years prior to becoming an attorney. She said two attorney friends piqued her interest in law while she was working at Dow. (1076 views)
Renada Rutmanis: President of the Virginia Animal Law Society, University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, VA Renada Rutmanis, 2L and president of the Virginia Animal Law Society at the University of Virginia, has dedicated her educational and law careers to defending and helping others who are powerless to help themselves, whether they are humans or not. When Rutmanis, a lifelong animal lover, started law school in 2005, she immediately gravitated toward the Virginia Law Society... (150 views)
A Paralegal Program on Top of the World: The University of Alaska Fairbanks Paralegal Studies Program Why not train to become a paralegal in a classroom at the very top of the world? The University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, AK, sits on more than 360 million acres in a spectacularly picturesque locale close to Denali National Park and only 150 miles south of the Arctic Circle. Part of a network of campuses scattered throughout Alaska's vast expanse, the University... (543 views)
How Goodno accidentally started teaching at Pepperdine This week, LawCrossing talks with legal research and writing professor Naomi Harlin Goodno about how she got her teaching job at Pepperdine University School of Law. (31 views)
Electronic documents is a must for all litigation cases On December 1, amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) relating to e-discovery went into effect. (142 views)
Civil Rights Movement Motivated Marvin Krislov to Pursue Legal Career Marvin Krislov grew up in the 1970s, a time when social activists challenged the government and, consequently, influenced social and political change. After witnessing the civil rights movement firsthand, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in law. ''Law can be an instrument in bringing about social change and greater opportunity for all people,'' said Krislov, who is now... (14 views)
The Life and Career of Thomas Cole Edwards: A Career Journey from the Courtroom to the Caribbean Having a law degree does not mean you are doomed to a career trapped behind the doors of a treacherous courtroom—though some may fantasize about that. Just ask Thomas Cole Edwards. He is an attorney turned mayor turned fiction author, and he is not looking to slow down anytime soon. Owning and running his own law firm in Orange County, CA, since 1977, Edwards has... (268 views)
Surviving the Holiday Office Party Yes, it's that time of year again; 'tis the season for the holiday office party. Holiday parties are typically held to thank employees for all their hard work and to try to motivate them to continue their efforts. Parties are also viewed as great opportunities for coworkers to mingle without pressure and develop camaraderie. If you dislike your company and the people you... (321 views)
Glass Ceiling Still Being Hit By Businesswomen If you've been waiting for the day that women gain equality in executive suites and board rooms, you'll need patience. (15 views)
Panel debates ban on violent video game sales to minors A new Oklahoma law banning the sale of violent video games to children could be declared unconstitutional, according to a panel of experts who spoke at the First Amendment Congress of Oklahoma. (13 views)
Big ESV falls short of Cadillac experience General Motors builds so many variants of its full-size SUVs that the differences end up being six of one, a half-dozen of the other between those at GMC, Chevrolet and Cadillac. (26 views)
Mother Nature rules the land of Kenya Vastness. A sky has it. A sea. In Kenya's case, the entire country offers vistas filled with a kind of nobility and vibrant colors that must have marked the first stroke of time. (212 views)
Holiday Deals for Online Shoppers This year, as in years past, I will shop almost exclusively online for holiday gifts. I love the convenience, the fact that I don't have to take along my toddler (except for rides in our swiveling office chair), and the ease of using comparison shopping sites like Froogle to bargain-hunt. (6 views)
Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York In the early 1970s, Hofstra University School of Law became one of the first schools to open a law clinic, and today it has one of the largest programs in the country. (634 views)
Advanced Paralegal Certification Revised After more than three years of research and planning, the new Advanced Paralegal Certification (APC) program is available to paralegals interested in specializing in certain practice areas. (658 views)
How Farmer started her career found her job through a legal recruiter Kristine Farmer, a trial paralegal for Keith A. Langley at Godwin Pappas Langley Ronquillo, LLP, in Dallas, TX, deals with ''complex disputes for national construction companies involving construction and design defect claims, default terminations, affirmative construction claims, and all kinds of contract bond defaults.'' (6 views)
Felicia Kemp: President of the Latino/a Law Student Association (LaLSA) at Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, NY According to Felicia Kemp, a second-year law student at Hofstra University School of Law, three types of people play especially important roles in our lives: religious officiants, doctors, and lawyers. While Kemp considers the work performed by those in all three professions admirable, she ultimately decided to pursue a law degree because it was the best fit for her. (146 views)