How Pro Paralegal Alicia Ashley Achieved World Champion Status Through Dedication Alicia ''Slick'' Ashley is a world-champion paralegal. By day, she works on corporate litigation cases at Sullivan & Cromwell in Manhattan. Last month, she knocked out Elena ''Baby Doll'' Reid in front of more than 1,000 people at Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, NV. LawCrossing talks with the pugilist paralegal about juggling her two careers. (92 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)
How To Get the Most Out of Your Legal Career | LawCrossing As hard as you have worked this year, you may just want to plan a vacation that offers plenty of rest and relaxation. That is certainly understandable. But maybe what you need is a break that allows you to touch your more creative or adventurous side. There are learning vacations that let you explore almost any topic you can imagine, but here are a few that are guaranteed... (13 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)
Law School 2L Survival Guide: Tips from an Insider on Succeeding in Law School You read case law at the speed of light. You write three-hour exams in your sleep. So why is 2L known as the year they work you to death? (867 views)
Launch Your Career with a Degree in Business Law and Science: Emory Student Success Story The TI:GER program had not even formally begun when Jon Ziglar, now a third-year student, decided to come to Emory University School of Law - but Ziglar heard about it on a visit to the campus. ''The TI:GER program was the reason I decided to go to Emory,'' he says, it ''made the decision for me.'' (24 views)
Become a Lawyer: How to Become a Licensed Attorney and Learn What it Takes To Succeed Page 5 It's all in the preparation. Preparing for the bar exam is absolutely essential. Law firms recognize this, and most give their incoming first-year associates the summer off after graduation (sometimes salaried) to study for the late-July administration. Many firms will even pick up the tab for expensive prep courses or offer a stipend for registration and... (4639 views)
Turn Your Business Into a Breeze | Strategies From a Successful Lawyer Warren Brown swapped a coveted federal job as a lawyer in Washington to become a baker. His bold decision to follow his dream and open CakeLove garnered national attention, including an appearance on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' and being named one of People Magazine's 50 most eligible bachelors. LawCrossing speaks with Mr. Brown about his love of food and what he says was... (43 views)
At the University of Arizona Law School, Mary Birmingham is Breaking Barriers Mary Birmingham has been a law school career services professional for going on 19 years, but it has been at the University of Arizona Law School, her second career services post, that she and her colleague, Paula Nailon, established one of the American legal profession's signature career services programs, one likely to be copied by other law schools. (296 views)
How Sarah Weddington, Esq. Set a Historic Legal Precedent for Women's Rights Sarah Weddington, the woman who successfully argued the controversial Roe v Wade case before the Supreme Court as a 27-year-old litigator, talks with LawCrossing about her career crusading for women's rights, and how her work on Roe continues to this day. (304 views)
"Advice for Law Students: “How to Succeed and Thrive in Law School" Making use of your school's Career Center as you conduct your job search may seem like an obvious tip. But the efforts of those that work in these offices often go unnoticed. Whether you are seeking assistance in narrowing the list of your desired practice areas or simply hoping to be pointed in the direction of useful services for resume help or interview improvement,... (92 views)
Tips for Building a Successful Legal Career: Treat it Like a Small Business Running a successful business takes hard work and dedication, but it can also be rewarding. The same is true when it comes to your legal career. You can build a successful, sustainable law practice by treating it like a business and following a few key principles.The first step to successful legal career management is setting goals that are attainable and measurable.... (70 views)