Cultivating Work-Life Balance in the Legal Profession In the fast-paced and high-stakes world of the legal profession, achieving a healthy work-life balance can often seem like an elusive goal. Long hours, demanding caseloads, and the pressure to excel can leave lawyers feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find time for personal well-being. However, recognizing the importance of work-life balance is essential for sustaining... (52 views)
How Law Schools Can Change You: The Benefits & Opportunities Ahead Attending law school is an exciting opportunity that will open up a world of possibilities and change how you think about your career. Law school can provide numerous benefits, both during and after your program. You'll learn to problem-solve in difficult situations, develop strong critical thinking and research skills, and gain exposure to diverse legal topics. (62 views)
Answering the Question of Your Practice Area as a Law School Student and Teacher As a law school student, answering the question of your practice area can be challenging because you may need a clear idea of what area of law you want to practice in. However, it's important to have some idea of what you're interested in so that you can start planning your career and taking courses that align with your interests. (16 views)
8 Ways How to Make Partner in a Big Law Firm This article covers the key areas to consider when attempting to become a partner in a law firm. It emphasizes the need to put in hard work and develop a unique skill set or area of expertise that will make you indispensable. Other points discussed include billing the most hours, generating new business, developing strong relationships with partners and clients, and taking... (578 views)
How to Transition Your Legal Career From Administrative to Artistic: A Guide by Elena M. Paul Growing up in a family that valued the arts, Elena M. Paul envisioned herself working in some capacity within the world of arts and entertainment. Today she is executive director of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA), an organization in New York City that provides free legal services to low-income artists and nonprofit arts groups. (372 views)
How to Decide Whether to Stay or Leave Your Current Job - Insights From a Recruiter In the first of a two-part series, Claudia Spielman, BCG Attorney Search recruiter, uses her own experience to guide young attorneys (though the advice applies to anyone in or contemplating a career in the legal industry) on how to evaluate whether to stay at a law firm. (115 views)
Become a Practicing Attorney: 5 Advantages of Joining Law Review (Part 1) At one time or another, every law student wonders whether writing for a major student publication or law review will open unique career opportunities in the future. Many students also question whether the time devoted to law review tasks might negatively affect their studies. LawCrossing sought out three practicing attorneys' opinions on whether to pursue this honorable... (1754 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)
Top Law School: University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law is a nationally prominent law school with outstanding faculty, students, and staff and an academic program that prepares students for leadership and service throughout the nation and world. (2732 views)
Learn About James C. Nelson, Justice of the Montana Supreme Court After achieving his ultimate career goal by serving on the Montana State Supreme Court for the last decade, James Nelson talks with LawCrossing about his experiences on the bench, his career path, and the legal challenges faced by the highest court in Montana. (985 views)
Navigating the Improving Job Market for Transactional Attorneys - What You Need to Know Transactional attorneys were the hardest hit when the economy went south, but with hopeful economic forecasts for the new year, the market, recruiters say, may be looking up. (223 views)
Improve Your Grades: Strategies for Winning the War Against Your Law School Exams The enemy is largely unknown. It lurks in the minds of your professors throughout the semester but is never fully revealed until it's too late. You find yourself trapped in a classroom with no way out (except if you leave an ID card with the proctors, you may visit the bathroom, one at a time, as long as you're quiet) and just a few hours to attack before it's all over.... (245 views)