Damon Thayer and Mahmoud Fadlallah: University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN
Both Damon Thayer and Mahmoud Fadlallah think being involved in student organizations is important to the...
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Susan Gainen: Co-Director, University of Minnesota Law School Career and Professional Development Center, Minneapolis, MN
To say that Susan Gainen really enjoys her job as Co-Director of Minnesota Law School's Career and...
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The University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN
Statistics show that graduates of the University of Minnesota Law School are well-equipped to enter the work...
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The Two different types of legal writing
Attorneys use legal writing as the means by which they express their analyses of issues, and as a way to...
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Safeguard Your Financial Life
1. Shred old documents . One of the best ways you can protect yourself against potential fraud or identity...
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Backdating stirs up controversy
Companies consistently backdate stock option grants, which may cost shareholders hundreds of millions of...
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Wild about Brazil
''Look! A brown capuchin monkey,'' Regina, the tour guide, pointed up in the tree. Sure enough, there was the...
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Pontiac's G6 convertible has a lot going for it, but there are compromises
I left my house and headed for work in a Pontiac G6 GT convertible - top down, blue sky, ball cap, sunglasses,...
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Handling kids anxieties and other problems efficiently
Let us suppose, to be supposing, that you are the parents of three children who attend Mesquite Elementary...
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Mr. Challenger challenges the myth of retiring at 65.
Statisticians will tell you that 1 million people over the age of 55 have landed jobs since August 2005 and...
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What is the appropriate way to dress for a legal interview?
I have thought a lot about this question over the years, and I really believe I have the answer. The answer is...
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The Life and Career of Cristina Velez: Freelance Legal Researcher; Adjunct Professor, Florida State University; Tallahassee, FL
Cristina Velez broke all boundaries and became a lawyer. Leaving New York City behind, she discovered a...
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The diverse career of Wallace: Actor, Author and Attorney
In December 2006, attorney George Wallace will reach a milestone: he will have spent 25 years in the practice...
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The nitty gritty's of drafting a proper Resume and advice on how to avoid the 5 dangerous mistakes
When it comes to crafting their resumes, there are five main mistakes people make on a regular basis that keep...
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Lissa Treadway: President, Nevada Paralegal Association, Las Vegas, NV
Lissa Treadway, a senior paralegal at Shea & Carlyon, Ltd., is also the brand-new president of the Nevada...
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David Ash and Jada Brisentine: Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, MS
David Ash and Jada Brisentine took very different routes on their ways to law school.
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Deborah Foley: Director of Placement, Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, MS
Deborah Foley is a career services professional who truly enjoys the constant interaction with the students...
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Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, MS
Founded in 1826, Mississippi College is the oldest college in Mississippi. The law school, which originated as...
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Attorneys go beyond the normal pereception of working on Sports personalities in legal cases
Scott Boras. Drew Rosenhaus. Leigh Steinberg.
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How to Waste Money
So, it's time once again for me to file my taxes. Confused? Don't be. I'm a late filer, which means I'm taking...
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Preference given to arbitration in comparison to trial
Arbitration has become increasingly popular in commercial contracts. In fact, most contracts now require...
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Spots at Yosemite's High Sierra Camps don't come easy
There's a California lottery you've probably never heard of. And what's surprising is that those who win get...
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Who needs a chauffeur? Mercedes' plush S550, with options, almost drives itself
For those commuters too busy to drive as they check sports scores, trade stocks or watch a movie on their...
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Can someone be convicted for mere possession of porn materials
Unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes, Morton R. Berger will spend the rest of his life in an Arizona...
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Nonprofit matches jobs, special-needs workers
Some people make widgets, but Mark Berger likes to say he is in the business of creating taxpayers.
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How to politely turn down a job offer
Not too long ago, I was forwarded the following email, which probably circulated among tens of thousands of...
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The Life and Career of Mark S. Levinstein: Partner with Williams & Connolly, LLP, and Co-author of Sports Law: Cases and Materials.
Mark Levinstein, a partner with Williams & Connolly, LLP, in Washington, DC, said that he has wanted to be a...
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The Case of illegal recruitment of Hurrican Katrina evacuees as football players
Is this a case of good-hearted folks lending a helping hand to some children in need or opportunistic football...
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Todd Frankel: Paralegal, Reed Smith, LLP, Los Angeles, CA
Todd Frankel, a paralegal at Reed Smith in downtown Los Angeles, CA, made the career change from...
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