Difference Between a Paralegal and Lawyer Embarking on a journey in the legal industry holds the promise of immense gratification, but the quest to discover the most fitting role or specialization within this complex profession is not always immediate. For those contemplating whether to tread the path of a paralegal or aspire to become a lawyer, discerning the distinctions between these two professions is crucial.... (32 views)
Morrison Foerster joins Pre-Law Founding Circle to Award Diversity Scholarships Morrison Foerster is partnering with PracticePro as a member of its new Pre-Law Founding Circle. This program will award a minimum of nine Pre-Law Diversity Scholarships to underrepresented college students and graduates pursuing careers in law. Morrison Foerster is committed to diversity and increasing diversity within the legal talent pipeline. As a member of the... (12 views)
Real-Life Hero and Law Star James A. George Honored with Bronze Star Imagine you're busy juggling caseloads in a bustling law practice. The phone rings. You've got three days to report for active duty and will likely be sent to Iraq. (519 views)
Careers in the Public Sector: Benefits of Working as Legal Staff for Uncle Sam Although most paralegals and legal assistants work for private law firms, opportunities abound in other areas of the legal field, including government. District attorneys' and local prosecutors' offices, courts, and government organizations offer rewarding careers to diligent legal professionals. (1651 views)
5 Tips to Make a Positive Impression in the Legal Profession: Avoid Email & Partner Phobia As Global Chair of Recruiting for Latham & Watkins, Tracy Edmonson says her law firm receives 6,000 resumes a year. So how can anyone possibly stand out? Intelligence, enthusiasm, experience, and a desire to achieve are obviously crucial selling points. But Ms. Edmonson also takes special notice when an applicant includes hobbies on a resume. (265 views)
Explore the Unique Opportunities at the Tulane Maritime Law Center: Specialty Programs Anchored at Tulane Law The first of its kind in the United States, Tulane Law School's Maritime Law Center pulls resources from nearby law firms in New Orleans and maritime scholars from around the world to anchor a preeminent admiralty and maritime law program at the school. (499 views)
Navigating the Legal Industry with the Innovative New Program at Emory Law School Emory University School of Law in Atlanta recently launched a new collaborative academic program giving students real-world IP and business law experience. The ''Technological Innovation: Generating Economic Results'' or ''TI:GER'' program connects science/Ph.D. and MBA students from Georgia Tech with Emory Law students for a two-year workshop focusing on the intersections... (90 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)
Paralegal Pioneers: How to Blaze Your Own Trail in The Legal Professio One of the first paralegals in the country, Carole Bruno studied at the prestigious University of West Los Angeles School of Law Paralegal Program. She has worked in litigation and law firm marketing and recently started writing full time. Her fourth book on paralegals is due out early next year. LawCrossing talks with Ms. Bruno about the paralegal profession. (117 views)
Law Job Market Holds Steady: What to Know for Career Success in 2021 Law students can expect to find positions despite economic woes (14 views)
Leonard Van Slyke, Top Attorney: Get to Know His Professional Accomplishments and Achievements Not many attorneys specialize in both tax and media law. And few tax attorneys spend much time in courtrooms. LawCrossing speaks with Leonard D. Van Slyke, Jr., about his combined practice and about his media victory last week in a case involving reporters' access to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. (113 views)
Former National Lawyers Association President: Rita Lowery Gitchell's Journey to Success Rita Gitchell talks with LawCrossing about her crusade on behalf of working mothers, the thorny issues involved with her practice area, the challenges involved in raising kids while practicing law, and how her strongly held beliefs led her to eventually serve as the first female president of the National Lawyers Association. (416 views)
Jack Levin: Senior Partner of Kirkland Ellis - A Look into His Successful Legal Career Jack Levin's admirable career has allowed him to take on legal roles as diverse as law professor at a few top law schools, author of some of the most important corporate law literature in the field and partner at one of the most revered law firms in the country. He sits down and talks about all of them with us, and gives insight into the evolution of the corporate law... (4030 views)
Avoid Common Job Search Mistakes: Here Are the Biggest Ones to Watch Out For This week, an attorney employment advocate from Legal Authority breaks down the most common errors that attorneys make in their job searches and explains how to steer clear of them. (45 views)
Boost Your Legal Career with an LLM: How to Increase Marketability Among Firms Having some trouble finding a job? Is more education the answer? This week's Recruiter Speak takes a look at what it means for your career to get that extra degree. (17 views)
Start Your Law Career at University of Michigan Law School: What to Expect One of the oldest and most respected law schools in the country, the University of Michigan offers students a top-notch legal education and a close-knit community. (1246 views)
Mary Harblin: Director of Career Services at Syracuse University College of Law | Expert Advice on Law Job Opportunities ''My background lends itself well to counseling students in finding employment, since I know the thought processes involved in ferreting out where they see themselves fitting and what type of employment will fit them personally.'' So says Mary Harblin of Syracuse University College of Law, our featured Career Counselor of the Week. (125 views)
Texas Wesleyan School of Law's Assistant Dean of Career Services, Katherine L. Chapman, Esq: Advice to Law Students Dealing with the career dreams of a student body from a young law school is no easy task, but Katharine Chapman is up to it. She talks with us about how she helps her students find jobs and how she's taking her message - namely, that Texas Wesleyan is an excellent law school - to the streets. (51 views)