2017 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. (51914 views)
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 to document their activities and their responses to public service calls on a continuous basis. Most officers who retire medically do so because of ailments related to their hearts, backs, and knees. But if you were to take an unofficial poll of working patrol... (51256 views)
Overhead Ratios of a Law Firm The typical law office spends 45 to 50 percent of the fee dollar on the expenses of operating the office. These funds go for non-lawyer salaries, rent, telephone, library, equipment, supplies and other facilities. The comparison of overhead percentage ratios is, in fact, quite a game among some lawyers. We are often asked: "What should a law firm's overhead ratio be?" An... (50454 views)
Expert Witness and Well-known Corporate Law Professor Richard W. Painter Discusses Internal Investigation of GM Professional Overview Recent hearings in the House and Senate are showing that GM already knew about some of the recent defects in the ignition switches in some of its vehicles. However, this information was not shared with other parts of the company, which has led to deaths that could have been prevented. We sat down with Richard W. Painter, an influential corporate... (50444 views)
Alan Dershowitz is the Best Known Criminal Lawyer in the World Alan Morton Dershowitz is an American attorney, political commentator, and jurist. He has spent the past fifty years practicing the law and is well recognized for handling a number of high-profile legal cases. As a criminal appellate attorney, Alan has won fifteen, which is a high percentage of the dozens of attempted murder and murder cases he has managed. The attorney... (46952 views)
The Life and Career of Steve Young : Lawyer and Football Player He led the 49ers to a 13-3 record and won the NFL MVP Award for the second time in 1994 — which was also the year he graduated from law school. Steve Young is recognized as one of America's most notable football stars, but few know that he is also a lawyer. Though he has never practiced law, he has used his acquired skills and natural talents for good as an influential... (46273 views)
Exploring Alternative Legal Careers: Reviews, Professionals, and Tips So you went through three years of law school only to eventually decide that you don't want to practice law? No problem. Your J.D. offers you a plethora of other opportunities that don't involve typical attorney work. (44615 views)
The Three Major Legal Fraternities and Why You May Want to Join One If you are reading this article, you are probably a member or aspiring member of the legal profession. But what about becoming a member of a legal fraternity as well? Legal fraternities are social and professional organizations centered on ideals related to the law. They have hundreds of thousands of members, including United States presidents and United States Supreme... (42289 views)
When Being a Lawyer Is Not for You: How to Successfully Transition into the Job of Your Dreams! Summary: There are many alternatives to working in a law firm available for lawyers. Learn how to successfully transition into these careers in this article. (41945 views)
How to Become a District Attorney A District Attorney (DA) is an elected official. The DA’s main responsibility is to prosecute crimes in a designated county or district, but the DA also involves cooperating with law enforcement, managing the office of the prosecutor, considering the facts of a case against an individual to determine if there is enough evidence to file criminal charges, and gathering... (41256 views)
How to Become a Guardian Ad Litem Sometimes getting an attorney is not the only answer to helping a child who might be caught up in their parents divorce or separation. A lawyer cannot do everything, since he has a lot of responsibility for the things that he is hired to do. This goes not just for children, but for anyone who is dependent upon the protection or care of another, such as a senior citizen who... (41219 views)
2015 Summer Associate Salaries of the Top Law Firms Summary: Here are the summer associate salaries of the top law firms in the United States. (40956 views)
What It Is Like to Be a Tax Law Attorney – Tax Attorney Careers Summary: It's often said that only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. Tax attorneys spend their time trying to ease the financial burdens associated with both. (40734 views)
Best Alternative Careers for Paralegals: What Other Jobs Can Paralegals Do in 2024? Summary: This article details the various careers outside of the legal profession that are within the reach of a paralegal. (39043 views)
Thomas Cooley Law School Exposed (and Why Much of the Legal Profession is a Scam) Summary: I like Thomas Cooley graduates and the students who are going there. The students are not the problem. Let me tell you what is really going on with this law school. (38879 views)
The Life and Career of Richie Roberts Practicing Criminal Defense Attorney and Inspiration for the Movie 'American Gangster' In his day, Richard Roberts — or Richie, as most people call him — was a real, live, crime-fighting police detective, complete with the cool '70s hair and sunglasses. Yeah, like the kind you only see in the movies. He's gone on high-risk stakeouts, brushed shoulders and locked eyes with the bad guys, and he's even had a contract out on his life. (37945 views)
The Pros and Cons of Working in a Law Firm So, you are thinking of working in a law firm rather than in government or a corporation after you graduate from law school. Most law students eventually end up practicing law in a law firm. (37729 views)
Graduated From a Tier 3 Law School: There’s much you can do with your degree What you do with your tier 3 law school degree depends on you: Graduating from a tier 3 law school does not automatically qualify you as a sure shot disaster. (35751 views)
Being a Sports Lawyer This article deals with the scope and requirements of sports lawyers, their educational qualifications, professional standards, role and involvement with clients, as well as brand-building strategies. According to recent statistics, a sports lawyer has good career prospects. (35291 views)
Coping with Law School Dismissal in 2024 When she first got news of her academic dismissal from law school, Alaina Alexander said, ''It was as though all of my past rejections swirled up and slapped me hard in the face. (34936 views)
How to Become a Lawyer: The Step-by-Step Process to Joining the Bar Page 3 Which state should I choose? For dyed-in-the-wool Texans whose roots run deeper than the family oil well, this one's a no-brainer. If, on the other hand, you grew up in Connecticut, attended school in both Pennsylvania and Virginia, are moving to D.C. after law school, but hope you'll end up in New York City someday, your decision might not be so cut-and-dried. (34000 views)
A Paralegal’s Guide to Forming Client Interview Questionnaires If you have been responsible for conducting in-depth interviews with clients, then you probably have developed an information-gathering system that works for you. If so, stick to it and make adjustments in the kinds of questions and in the way you gather the information as necessary. If you don't have much experience in client, witness, or defendant interviewing... (33880 views)
What to Do If You Hate Your Attorney Job Summary: Do you hate being an attorney? Find out what you should do if you can’t stand working as an attorney anymore. (33786 views)
2013 LawCrossing Salary Survey of Lawyer Salaries in Best Law Firms A recent LawCrossing Salary Survey of Lawyer Salaries of Best Law Firms survey asked attorneys about their experiences working for 94 different law firms. While the survey asked a variety of questions regarding associate life, vacation time, benefits, and firm demands, one of the more interesting components involved the salary and bonus assessment. What follows is a... (33230 views)
After Graduating from Law School, How Long Does Someone Need to Practice Before Becoming a Partner? We asked attorneys throughout the U.S. one question. After graduating from law school, how long does someone need to practice before becoming a partner? We received several opinions that should give law students an idea of how long it will take before becoming partner with a firm. Some attorneys noted that it depends on the size of the firm and what type of work ethic and... (32628 views)
Ten Tips to Help Foreign Trained Lawyers Find Work in the US As a foreign trained lawyer, newly immigrated and transplanted to the USA, I decided to do some research on the job market and requirements for admission to the bar of various states. Realistically however, getting admitted to the bar in the US is not an option right now for me and so I had to explore other possibilities. (32379 views)
The Life and Career of Robert Shapiro, Considered the Lawyer of the Century He's the world's best-known criminal defense lawyer. With a ''who's who'' client list and a career that skyrocketed in the mid-1990s when he got involved in the ''trial of the century,'' Robert Shapiro has become a household name. (31380 views)
Top Ten Reasons Why Older Attorneys Have a More Difficult Time Getting Law Firm Jobs When I first started practicing as a legal recruiter, I was amazed at how difficult it was for older attorneys to find jobs. Partners from major American law firms would frequently call me and express an interest in moving to a different law firm. However, many of these senior attorneys often had no choice but to move because they were being forced out of their law firms. (30801 views)
Why Do We Say “Attorney at Law”? Can You Be an Attorney at Anything Else? We asked attorneys and other legal professionals throughout the country why we say "attorney at law"? Can you be an attorney at anything else? Several individuals responded and they all gave the same reason. We hope you enjoy their responses. (30597 views)
How to Become a Supreme Court Judge The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the land, dealing with interpreting and carrying out the law. An attorney who becomes a Supreme Court judge or justice has received the highest honor in their profession and carries a lot of power. (29463 views)