After Law School, B-School: The Rise of M.B.A.'s Among Attorneys Whether an attorney wants to hang up his/her shingle, impress a big firm's corporate department, work in-house for a large corporation, change gears or careers, or simply offer better business advice to existing and new clients, obtaining an M.B.A. may be the ticket to success. One of the most marketable degrees, the M.B.A. is quickly becoming the degree of choice for... (9533 views)
The various types of additional money on your savings, deposits and credits The other day, I got something in the mail that looked like it would be another credit card bill. I sighed to myself as I tore open the envelope, resigned and prepared to write another check. But, surprise — it wasn't a bill. It was a check. For more than $100. From my credit card company! Specifically, from my Fool Visa card. (5 views)
Indianapolis plans a summer cultural extravaganza INDIANAPOLIS - Best known for its world famous speedway, America's 12th-largest city is on the fast track to a dynamic cultural scene that promises to rival its reputation for auto racing, basketball and other sports. (51 views)
Being employed while still at Law School This is a special two-part article about the different ways to approach your employment during law school. This week, we examine some pros and cons. (869 views)
Law Students Get a Summer Taste of Clerking in University of Minnesota Law School's Judicial Externship The judicial externship course at the University of Minnesota Law School is so popular that 60 students are participating this summer. ''The online registration closes after about five minutes,'' says Professor Carol Chomsky, who teaches the externship course. ''Summer is big,'' she says. ''The demand is very high. Word has spread.'' (200 views)
University of Minnesota Law Students See Courts in Action Through Judicial Externship Dave Nardolillo chose to attend the University of Minnesota Law School in part because of its clinics and externship program, and now he is one of 60 law students this summer taking the law school's judicial externship course. (72 views)
Profile: Victorialei "Nohea" Naka'ahiki, litigation paralegal, Day, Casebeer, Madrid & Batchelder Involved in seemingly every paralegal organization in California, Hawaii, and nationally, Victorialei ''Nohea'' Naka'ahiki was recently named one of the top paralegals in the country by author Carole Bruno. LawCrossing speaks with Ms. Naka'ahiki about her career in Hawaii and on the mainland and why she prefers law firms to the corporate world. (45 views)
The Life and Career of Susan Robinson: Mentoring law students at a prestigious school When she worked as a general commercial litigator, Susan Robinson realized she loved helping novice associates blossom as they embarked on their careers. In 1997, she parlayed that love into a job as Assistant Director of the career services office at Stanford University School of Law, ranked as the No. 3 law school in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Today she is... (54 views)
The Life and Career Jameel Jaffer, American Civil Liberties Union At just 33 years of age, Jameel Jaffer was recently named one of the top attorneys under 40 by the National Law Journal. LawCrossing speaks with Mr. Jaffer about his career at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and his thoughts on the Patriot Act. (726 views)
REWRITING THE CONSTITUTION The Supreme Court ended its current term on Monday with more of a whimper than a bang. In the Ten Commandments cases, the justices further muddied the muddy waters of the First Amendment. In a Colorado case, they found no way to compensate a victim of grossly incompetent cops. They refused even to hear the appeal of two reporters who face prison for doing their job. Then... (34 views)
Life Sciences: The Rising New Practice Look no further than the complicated, costly process involved with developing a new drug, biologic, or medical device to understand why life science law practices are growing. According to a December 2004 Standard & Poor's Industry Survey on Biotechnology, creating a single new drug often requires researching and reviewing more than 10,000 substances. The report also... (31 views)
ID Theft and being Hacked A week at Speed Metal Band Boot Camp for Teens sounds delightful. But you're no longer a teenager. Come to think of it, you're really not that much into speed metal anymore, either. So when the charge for the tuition shows up on your Visa bill, you figure it's either a karmic hint to expand your musical horizons or that a rock star wannabe is using your credit card to... (18 views)
The Life and Career of Marie Ann Hoenings and her advice on how to specialize in law The time to experiment with different specialties and interests is early in one's career, says Marie Ann Hoenings, a recruiting partner at the New York-based L'Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini. Those who do so should also realize that it takes time to establish oneself in a particular area. (547 views)
35 Absurd ways to create an awkward moment in an interview Court Reporter usually focuses on an important case pertinent to many attorneys. But since summer is officially here, we’ll take a break from that to instead offer you a comical piece written by three recruiters from BCG Attorney Search. Enjoy!Given the nature of practicing law, almost all articles on the subject are likewise-and appropriately-serious in nature. Topics...
La Rioja, Spain's bountiful wine region LOGRONO, Spain - It is 2 a.m. and the party is still going strong. Wine is spilling out on the streets, along with song, celebrators of all ages and buoyant camaraderie. I am in Logrono, the capitol city of the La Rioja region of Spain, for the annual weeklong wine festival in late September, the Fiesta de San Mateo. (96 views)
How Reforms in Torts affect Legal Staff Proponents say it will help curb frivolous lawsuits and reduce costs in several industries, including health care. Opponents argue it's an invention of the big insurance companies, which takes away Americans' fundamental rights. In fact, some opponents, including the American Trial Lawyers' Association, refuse to call the proposed legislation ''reform'' at all. (70 views)
Profile: Joseph ''Joe'' Patriss, Dwyer & Collora, LLP, Boston For many paralegals, the law is a second career. This week, LawCrossing speaks to a litigation paralegal, Joseph ''Joe'' Patriss, about choosing the law as a second career and how his skills in TV production have proved useful in his new profession. (84 views)
Crowell & Moring Summer Associates Past and Present Find Great Opportunity in Public Interest Program Whether they are now practicing law or are law students just getting started with the summer's work, both past and present participants of Crowell & Moring's Summer Associate Public Service Program greatly value the experiences it gave, and is giving, them. (126 views)
Crowell & Moring Makes a Tradition of Summer Associate Public Service Program Crowell & Moring is, by all accounts, a good place to work. Recent accolades of the Washington, DC-based law firm include making Washington Business Journal's list of the 50 Best Places to Work and winning the Constance L. Belfiore Quality of Life Award from the Bar Association of the District of Columbia. (452 views)
The Life and Career of Thomas Goldstein, founding partner Goldstein & Howe As founding partner of what he calls ''the nation's only Supreme Court litigation boutique,'' Thomas Goldstein has argued more cases in the Supreme Court than most attorneys. LawCrossing speaks to Mr. Goldstein about the nation's highest court and his roles as an attorney, teacher, and blogger. (978 views)
The True Meaning of JD in the World of Legal Publishing A law degree and legal expertise can be applied to any number of careers. Many law students opt out of the traditional lawyer route by pursuing alternative careers post-graduation. One of these careers includes entering the world of legal publishing. (11239 views)
Can you still survive "At Will" : Employment woes in legal firms Do you have clients who tend to fire employees without cause because they have let their employees know that their employment is at-will? Tell your client to think again. With all the protections allotted employees, some lawyers believe that the at-will doctrine has gone by the wayside. There is an expanding number of protected classes and protected activities;... (56 views)
The Life and Career of M. Amera Alhanday, Dean, Universtity of West Los Angeles School of Paralegal Studies Ask any attorney or paralegal on the West Coast where the best place is to learn the paralegal trade, and the overwhelming answer will be the University of West Los Angeles School of Paralegal Studies (UWLA). LawCrossing speaks with attorney M. Amera Alhandy, the dean of UWLA's paralegal program, about her passion for teaching and the law. (260 views)
How Attorneys and the judicial system works in India This week, we take a break from the usual U.S. court system to focus on the international scene. Indian attorney Payal Popat reviews that country's legal system, which offers some fascinating comparisons and contrasts to the U.S. courts. Look for even more international articles this summer, as LawCrossing explores the ever-growing possibilities of U.S. attorneys... (84 views)
Exhibit will convey Maori culture through intricate weavings WAIWHETU, New Zealand - Erenora Puketapu-Hetet gathers flax and other grasses among her family's homes in the Waiwhetu tribal community, near Wellington, New Zealand. She uses her finds to weave baskets, cloaks and wall hangings in the traditions of her people, the native Maori. (497 views)
Northwestern University School of Law's Center on Wrongful Convictions Fights the Uphill Battle—and Sometimes Wins Northwestern University School of Law's Center on Wrongful Convictions, part of its clinical program, was founded ''to identify and rectify wrongful convictions and other serious miscarriages of justice,'' says its Executive Director, Rob Warden. (183 views)
Law Students Actively Involved in Northwestern's Center on Wrongful Convictions It's not a typical summer job. Law students working at Northwestern University School of Law's Center on Wrongful Convictions hit the ground running as they seek to prove clients' innocence or lesser culpability in cases where a court has already ruled. (77 views)
Profile: Mathew D. Laskowski, Senior Paralegal, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C., Morristown, NJ Bankruptcy paralegal Mathew D. Laskowski is a computer whiz, and he uses his skills to bring courtroom displays to life. LawCrossing talks with the senior paralegal about his career. (139 views)
Legal Nurse Consultants Provide Medical Expertise to Firms in Need When a case involves medical questions and requires extensive medical knowledge, attorneys often turn to a fairly new breed of experts for help: legal nurse consultants. They may be the key to sorting out medical issues in a case. (620 views)
Law Enforcement as a Career Career opportunities are wide open for those armed with a law degree. One of the many alternatives to working in a law firm is a career in law enforcement. (667 views)