Unlocking Opportunities: How to Land Your Dream Attorney Job in a Competitive Market In today's legal landscape, landing your dream attorney job can be an ambitious endeavor, considering the competitive nature of the field. Aspiring lawyers often find themselves navigating a challenging job market where opportunities are abundant, but so is the talent pool. To stand out and secure that coveted position, it's crucial to adopt a strategic and well-informed... (15 views)
Expanding Horizons: Exploring Diverse Career Opportunities with a Law Degree Obtaining a law degree has long been regarded as a prestigious and intellectually rigorous pursuit. It equips individuals with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, critical thinking skills, and analytical abilities that are highly valued in various professional contexts. The knowledge gained through legal education is not only essential for practicing law but... (63 views)
Career Opportunities in International Law: A Comprehensive Guide This comprehensive guide explores the wide range of career opportunities available in the field of international law. It provides insights into the various paths within international law, highlights the skills and qualifications needed for success, and offers valuable advice on networking, internships, and pursuing opportunities with international legal organizations.... (405 views)
Why Pursue Legal Education: Understanding the Benefits The legal profession is one of the world's oldest and most respected fields. Lawyers play a vital role in society, from providing legal advice to representing clients in court. If you're considering pursuing a legal education, you may wonder if it's your right choice. This article will explore the benefits of a legal education and why it's worth considering. (65 views)
21 Unsurpassed Reasons Why Practicing Law Is the Best Profession Are you considering a career in law? If so, you’re making an excellent choice. Practicing law is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling professions out there. Apart from being lucrative, a legal career brings unique challenges for anyone with determination, drive, and a passion for helping others in legal matters. Additionally, law practice has plenty of job... (458 views)
Becoming a Lawyer, Farmer, and Policymaker: Drake Law School Student's Unique Journey to Graduatio Unique and innovative law school programs may have a habit of attracting and turning out unique law students and lawyers. An excellent illustration of this theory is Drake University Law School in Des Moines, IA; its Agricultural Law Center; and third-year law student Bill Even. (72 views)
Start Your Legal Career in Silicon Valley: Santa Clara Law Students Work & Innovate at the Law Center The Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center at the Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara, CA, is a vibrant mix of legal services for local people and educational programs for law students. (43 views)
How LRAPs Can Help You Pursue a Career in Public Interest Law More law school graduates are able to pursue careers in public service than ever before because of loan repayment assistance programs (LRAPs) at more than 50 law schools. The programs help students manage educational debts that can exceed $100,000 in exchange for pubic interest jobs. (136 views)
Unlock Your Path to Law and Science: What You Need & What You Don't Need to Pursue a Career in Arizona State Law Despite what conventional wisdom says, students interested in intellectual property law or other science and technology-based legal fields, do not need advanced degrees in the sciences to get in to law school or to succeed there. (15 views)
When to Draw the Line: Navigating Ethics in IT Law | LawCrossing Oral argument in the Supreme Court had barely begun on March 2 when Justice Sandra Day O'Connor interrupted with a question. The case was Van Orden v. Perry , No. 03-1500. At issue was the power of Texas to sanction a display of the Ten Commandments on the Capitol grounds in Austin. Erwin Chemerinsky, of Durham, N.C., spoke for the plaintiff, Thomas Van Orden. (743 views)
Essential Tips for Job Hunting from Elizabeth K. Peck: Networking and Writing a Winning Cover Letter Elizabeth K. Peck can't stress it enough: cover letters matter. As proof, Ms. Peck, Director of Career Services at Cornell Law School, recalled a first-year student who applied for a summer associate position at a large firm. He did his homework, researched the firm and crafted a memorable cover letter. In fact, although the firm didn't hire first-years, the recruiting... (441 views)
Securing a Summer Job: How to Take Advantage of Tips and Opportunities The first year of law school is a time when students acclimate to the law school community. Excelling both socially and academically are obvious first-year goals, but securing that first summer job is often near the top of the list of priorities for students. And while some students start the job hunt early on, others may wait until their second semester to begin their... (193 views)
Navigating Difficult Legal Scenarios: Tips & Tactics for Lawyers Tired of the same old, same old? You know, the hotel room that looks just like the last one you stayed in, and you wake up asking yourself, ''Now, exactly where am I?'' You will have no problem figuring out where you are in the hotels listed here. These unique dwellings offer you much more than just a spot to rest your head. They provide one-of-a-kind experiences. So,... (46 views)
Celia C. Elwell, RP | Freelance Paralegal | Legal Services | LawCrossing Freelance Paralegal Celia C. Elwell is a semi-finalist in the Lessons from the Top Paralegal Experts contest, which will be turned into a book next year once the 15 winners are selected. LawCrossing speaks with Ms. Elwell about her skills and the perils of reaching the top of the paralegal field. (221 views)
Law School Success: A Guide to Navigating Your 3L Year from an Insider Make the most of your third (and final) year of law school: Get some rest before entering the world of work. (1703 views)
Become a Lawyer: Uncover What It Takes to Build a Career Behind the Bar Page 2 Why do I have to take it? Since the quality of education and specific curricula can vary significantly from school to school, the bar exam determines a standard level of competency among law school graduates. In conjunction with a demonstration of sufficient character and fitness (your bar application includes a questionnaire used to determine that you are... (2036 views)
What It Takes to Become a Successful Coffee Entrepreneur: Learn from Juan Valdez How does waking up to the sweet smell of coffee brewed from beans cultivated at your very own coffee bean plantation sound? If this is your idea of heaven, then LawCrossing Weekend has got your ticket. (31 views)
A Guide to Living in New York (the Big Apple) | Insider Advice & Tips Moving to New York City with a 30 million dollar budget? The Penthouse at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel boasts exquisite amenities, jaw-dropping views, 5 star service, and the most exclusive location in the city. (100 views)
Harvard Law School Class of 2005 Required to Perform First-Ever Pro Bono Service Requirement At Harvard Law School in Cambridge, MA, working to serve the community and the world is not just respected, it's required. The Harvard Law Class of 2005 will graduate this spring as the first with each student having met a requirement for 40 hours of pro bono legal work. (90 views)
LL.M. Program Excels with Outstanding Services and Support USC's LL.M. Program began only three years ago, yet is known as one of the best in the country. The LL.M. Program officially began in Fall 2002 with 12 LL.M. students. Currently there are 41 students enrolled in the program. The LL.M. class of 2005-2006 is estimated for 50 students. The LL.M. Program is a master's degree program for students trained in law outside the U.S.... (17 views)
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Transferring to a New College: Expert Advice Each year hundreds of law students uproot and relocate to new law schools nationwide. Students who choose to transfer between law schools cite a wide range of personal and career-related reasons to make those switches. (2373 views)
Legal Careers: Job Opportunities in the United States for Attorneys, Paralegals and Law Graduates This week, LawCrossing takes a look at some of the jobs in the legal field: what's out there currently and what to expect in the upcoming year. The situation continues to look good for paralegals, court reporters, and even IT professionals in the legal industry. (27 views)
Gain Hands-On Experience in Law School: How One Student Thrived in an Experiential Program Amidst the plethora of sound advice Alan Smith received before going off to law school, it was one bit of advice given to him a while back that stood out and has always remained with him. ''Never forget that I am a cool kid from Laguna.'' (13 views)
Discover the Career Success of Law Professor Eugene Volokh - LawCrossing A native Russian, Eugene Volokh left his country for the United States at the age of seven and used his superior intellect and passion for the law to become one of the nation's leading authorities on the first amendment. (84 views)
Uncover the Secrets of Successful Legal Staffers: Advice from Real Pros Do you have a question about working in the legal profession? About LawCrossing? No matter the topic, + send us an e-mail and we'll be glad to answer it for you! (202 views)
Understand Your Skills and Interests Before Joining a Study Group, Looking for a Job, or Changing Careers What possible relevance could a Delphic Oracle have to the current practice of law? Plenty. ''Know thyself'' was an inscription carved on the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi in the 6th Century B.C. But judging from some of today's practical law school curricula, two millennia have done little to tarnish the timeless truth. (234 views)
Make a Solid Start to Your Legal Career: A Guide for Small Business Lawyers At the outset, it is important to realize that much of what I am saying goes against the ''traditional'' view of the law as a profession. Obviously, the law is a profession. Notwithstanding the use of the word ''profession,'' though, you can still get fired, not advance, or find yourself in a dead end job. Your skills or specialty can quickly become irrelevant in the... (29 views)
Using Legal Recruiters To Help Maximize Your Job-Seeking Reach: How Mass Mailing Your Resume Can Help You Get Noticed This week, our recruiters answer questions about the work involved in their often misunderstood profession. (633 views)
Maximizing Your Marketability: How Government Attorneys Can Transition to Private Firms This week, our recruiters take on the issue of how a government attorney is likely to be viewed by law firms looking to hire — and the answer may surprise you. (5150 views)
Surviving in the Legal Profession Without Making Partner: What Your Career Path Might Look Like It's every loyal attorney's worst nightmare: you stick it out as an associate with the same firm in the hopes of making partner, but when they are calling the names of people in your class, yours is notably absent. What do you do? (384 views)