I Wish I Knew How to Quit You: The Guide to Making a Graceful Exit Before turning the doorknob to enter a partner's office, stop, breathe, and repeat after me: ''Less is more.'' (28915 views)
The Different Policies of Various State Bar Associations Regarding the Transfer of MBE Scores from One Jurisdiction to Another One major motivator for students to focus a large portion of exam preparation time on the Multistate Bar Examination is for students to have a standardized test result applicable to multiple state bar admissions. In addition, certain conditions are added by local bar associations which students must satisfy in order to transfer their scores from an MBE taken in one... (28392 views)
How to Negotiate Your Way to a Better Salary Some scripts and strategies to facilitate the process and help you leverage your compensation package. (27640 views)
The 3 Pros and 3 Cons of Transactional Law Summary: Are you not sure you want the life or work style of a litigator? Maybe you should consider the practice area of transitional law. (27031 views)
Is It True That Attending Any but a Top-Tier Law School Is a Personal and Financial Mistake? We asked attorneys and other legal professionals in the United States if it is true that attending any but a top-tier law school is a personal and financial mistake. Their opinions and positive advice should help law students make the right decisions. We hope you find their responses useful. (26505 views)
Benjamin Brafman is One of the Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in the Nation Benjamin Brafman is a Criminal Defense Attorney and the founder of Brafman& Associates, P.C., his Manhattan, NY based law firm. For the past thirty-three years, Brafman has built a national reputation as a litigator who specializes in criminal law, with an emphasis on White Collar criminal defense. He is best known for successfully representing professionals, political... (25681 views)
2017 U.S. News & World Report Law School Rankings: Highs, Lows and Specialties Summary: Learn more about the 2017 law school rankings released by U.S. News & World Report in this in-depth article. (25445 views)
Law Firm Titles: Associate, Of Counsel, and Partner Summary: While having one of these Of Counsels around can be quite lucrative to The Firm, other lawyers must constantly be available to offer protection. (25158 views)
2015 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. (25154 views)
How to Choose Writing Samples for an Interview Question:I am a fifth-year litigator and recently got an interview at a law firm. They asked me to bring a writing sample for my interview. I avoided sending one with my resume because I had no idea which one to use, but now I need to bring one. Do you have any advice on choosing writing samples? (A.G., Chicago) (24549 views)
Qualifications and Responsibilities of a Paralegal Perhaps you're thinking of becoming a paralegal to embark on a new course into the field of law. Whether you're fresh out of school, or contemplating a career change, the paralegal field is rich with opportunity and statistics show (according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics) that employment for paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow much faster than the... (24122 views)
What does it mean to be an Appellate Attorney In an appeal, a higher court—an appellate or supreme court—reviews the decision of a lower court—generally a trial court or an administrative agency. Lawyers specializing in appellate practice handle the process of appealing a final judgment. This may happen in a civil or criminal case after a trial before a judge or jury, or after dismissal of a case upon... (24055 views)
8 Popular Bar Review Courses That Will Help You Pass the Bar Summary: After graduating law school, the time has come to take the bar. Here are 8 bar review courses designed to get you fully ready for the exam in your state. (23892 views)
Seeking a Profession as a Nurse in a Law Firm This article talks about nurses with whom we are all familiar. However this is a unique view of the career called Legal Nurse. It is a logical consequence with so many Lawyers handling medical cases that require well trained and experienced people with medical knowledge. Legal Nurses have become part of the litigation team. (23627 views)
15 Reasons You Should Not Quit the Practice of Law One of the more interesting things about the practice of law is that there is no shortage of people out there (other attorneys, friends, spouses and family members) who are likely to encourage you to quit the practice of law. (23569 views)
How to Choose the Right Practice Area for Your Legal Career While some lawyers can avoid making the choice by being a jack-of-all-trades attorney in a small practice, most attorneys will eventually have to choose one area of the law in which they can specialize. It's important to get the facts before you make this decision, as it will have a major impact on your entire career. (23030 views)
Life Outside the Law Firm: Non-Legal Jobs for Law School Grads If you are encountering difficulties landing a position in a law firm or legal department, a non-legal job may provide a great alternative. (23023 views)
Top 5 Ways to Know When it is Time to Quit Being a (Big Law) Attorney Over the years, I have been called as an expert witness in numerous divorce cases involving attorneys. It is generally a relaxing affair where I will get paid to sit around a conference room, or a courtroom, answering questions about the earning potential of the attorneys getting divorced. (22862 views)
Everything Law Students Need to Know about the Bar Exam Character and Fitness Requirement Summary: Passing the bar exam is a difficult task, but what some people don’t consider is what happens next. After proving their competence by passing a series of tests about their knowledge, candidates are then evaluated on their character. (22727 views)
What are the requirements to become a Justice of the Peace If you are interested to work in a court of law, then you may be wondering what justices of the peace do. This kind of work can be interesting, but make sure you research any field that you are possibly looking into. The governing organizations of your town, state, and country are things that you would have to understand. While many tend to only think about the justice of... (22209 views)
The Life and Career of Attorney Nancy Grace, Who Turned Lawyer after the Murder of Her Fiance. Most people know her as the fierce and fiery Headline News host with a disdain for many criminal defense attorneys and a reputation for fighting to the death for victims' rights. Few realize that former special prosecutor Nancy Grace's aggressive, and sometimes brutal, style comes from a place of love. After enduring a life-changing event when she was only 19, Grace was... (21780 views)
Legal Writing as a Profession Finding a niche is crucial for any job you do. If it is writing that you have chosen as your area of expertise, then you definitely need to be the best. If law happens to be your area of interest, you can make a great career as a legal writer. This article will discuss in detail how to establish yourself as a legal writer. (21655 views)
Law School Ranking and Its Impact on Long-Term Career Success Each year hopeful college students send thousands of applications nationwide, trying to gain acceptance at top-tier law school. The assumption is that by going to a top law school and doing well, one's career in law is more or less set for success. But does graduating from a top law school really guarantee more success in one's career, or can one attend a lower-ranked... (21629 views)
Top 11 Tips for Those Who Date Lawyers and Their Significant Others Summary: Here are 11 tips from the experts on how to endure relationships with people who give their lives to the law – and don’t seem to have much left over for you. (21350 views)
The Top 15 Alternative Legal Careers for Attorneys According to Former Lawyers Summary: Law is a difficult and sometimes cruelly demanding profession. If you are thinking of leaving law, read this article featuring attorneys who have left their law practice for other careers. (21201 views)
The Real Reason There Are Fewer Law Firm Jobs (What No Attorney Wants You to Know) Lately, there has been so much talk and so many articles about how bad the legal employment market is, how the economy is tight, how law school is a bad investment, how law firms are horrible places to work, and other negative aspects of being an attorney. I've even written some of these articles. (20846 views)
10 Good Reasons to Become a Paralegal Becoming a paralegal can be an important step in one’s career and provide an opportunity to work in a legal environment without having to be a lawyer. Paralegals are usually well paid, and it has been predicted that job prospects will be on the rise for paralegals through 2014. Here are 10 good reasons to become a paralegal in the workforce today. (20709 views)
Law Schools at Historically Black Colleges and Universities What is an HBCU? Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are colleges or universities that were established before 1964 with the intention of serving the African-American community. There are more than 100 historically black colleges in the United States, and most of them are located in the South or in the Eastern states. Additionally, there are two HBCUs... (20589 views)
2017 7th Year Salaries and Bonuses of the Top Law Firms Summary: Here are the 7th year salaries and bonuses of the top law firms in the United States for 2017. (20113 views)
10 Things You Need to Know Before Dating a Lawyer: How to Make a Relationship With a Lawyer Work Summary: See if your rationale for dating a lawyer falls under one of these 10 rationales. (19942 views)