60 Nontraditional Jobs You Can Do with a Law Degree (and Should Strongly Consider Doing)
In my career spanning more than two decades as an attorney and legal recruiter, I have met an astonishing...
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Unlocking Multistate Legal Success: The Ultimate Guide to Passing the Bar and Expanding Your Practice Across State Lines
Discover expert strategies and actionable tips for mastering multistate legal practice. Learn how to pass the...
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25 Reasons Most Attorneys Hate the Practice of Law and Go Crazy (and What to Do about It)
Several years ago, I hired a manager for a legal recruiting firm that I run, BCG Attorney Search. The manager...
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Critical Insights into Hostile Witness Designation: What It Means When a Lawyer Asks for Permission to Treat the Witness as Hostile
Discover expert strategies and detailed insights on hostile witness designations. Learn why and how lawyers...
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Late Bloomers: Going to Law School Later in Life
Just because you haven't been carded in the last decade doesn't mean you're too old for law school. More and...
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Finding an International Law Job as an American Attorney: A Guide
Thinking of packing up and moving your career across the globe? Find out what obstacles may lie in your way.
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4 Most Lucrative Legal Practice Areas Today
Summary: Are you looking for the best paid legal jobs? Take a look at these lucrative legal practice areas...
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Guidelines on Reciprocity or 'Admission on Motion' among the States as per American Bar Association
When law students select what area(s) of law they want to practice, two questions they must seriously consider...
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Insider Insights on Life as a Corporate Attorney: Real-World Experiences & Proven Strategies
Discover real-world insights and expert strategies on life as a corporate attorney. Learn the challenges,...
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10 Ways to Bounce Back after Failing the Bar and Pass on Your Next Attempt
I have seen numerous attorneys fail the bar exam and give up practicing law completely. In fact, over the...
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Top 10 Ways to Get Your First Job after Law School
One of the more interesting things to me is when people come out of law school and have a difficult time...
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10 Insider Lessons from Erin Brockovich: How Ed Masry’s Journey Transformed Legal Advocacy
Discover 10 powerful, actionable insights from the Erin Brockovich and Ed Masry saga. Learn ethical,...
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Rethinking Law School Admissions: Embracing Alternative Assessment Methods for a More Inclusive Future
Discover innovative strategies revolutionizing law school admissions with holistic reviews, GRE alternatives,...
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Top Law Schools Analyzed and Ranked By America's Top Legal Recruiter Harrison Barnes
While it may seem a little unorthodox, I would like to discuss some of the top law schools. I will share with...
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Kathleen Zellner: Successful Founding Partner at the Law Offices of Kathleen T. Zellner
Having made her name in the legal profession with several impressive victories in both civil and criminal...
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2018 1st Year Salaries and Bonuses of the Top Law Firms
Summary: Here are the 1st year salaries and bonuses of the top law firms in the United States for 2018.
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2015 LawCrossing Salary Survey of Lawyer Salaries in Best Law Firms
Summary: Check out the 2015 LawCrossing Salary Survey of more than 90 top law firms. Find out salary levels,...
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Creating an Exceptional Paralegal Cover Letter
Here's a little known secret: A resume only talks about 20 percent of the information you need to impart in...
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Meet Matt Murphy: Senior Deputy District Attorney in Orange County, California
Skinhead gangs. Murderous love triangles. Serial rapists. A gunman trapped on the Rio Grande. Matt Murphy...
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Proven Strategies to Thrive as a Real Estate Attorney in a Competitive Market
Discover actionable insights and proven strategies to excel as a real estate attorney and elevate your legal...
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The Top Hardest and Easiest Bar Exams: Which Bar Exams and the Hardest and Easiest?
Summary: Do you know which state has the most difficult bar exam? Find out in this article.
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The Virtual Paralegal Allows Paralegals to Work at Home or Offsite
Some legal firms need Virtual Paralegals to be on call for intermittent work. These duties can be performed...
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What's Next after Finishing Law School?
You might still be planning a career path in law or you might be a law student or a recent law graduate. Have...
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Considering a Career as a District Attorney?
Why should you become a District Attorney (D.A.)? Every city in the United States needs a prosecutor, someone...
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Twelve Sexy Things You Can Do with a Law Degree That (1) May Make You Famous and (2) Do Not Require Practicing Law
Most attorneys are doomed to a life behind a computer screen and pretty boring lives. Here are 12 things that...
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What Law Firms Look for in a Lateral Resume
The lateral resume is an extremely important marketing tool. It's a key component of the recruiting process....
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Advocacy Jobs: What They Are and How to Get Them
If you're interested in the rights of others and have a good mind, solid organizational skills, and some legal...
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What Do In-House Attorney Positions Pay?
Summary: Learn more about what the typical pay is for in-house attorney positions in this article.
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134 Legal Terms Every Lawyer, Paralegal, and Law Student Should Know
Summary: Important legal terms lawyers, paralegals, and law students should recognize.
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The Importance of Police Reports and Why and When They Can be Sloppy
While police officers are given nearly free rein to do their jobs as they think best, they are also expected...
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