Data Privacy Certification for Lawyers Lawyers know better than anyone that education is a life-long pursuit, extending far beyond the four corners of a legal textbook. And, in our ever-changing digital world, data literacy—and, unfortunately, data security—is becoming essential for lawyers. (246 views)
Becoming an Accounting Lawyer: A Guide for Legal Professionals Law and accounting are two highly-coveted career paths. Although they may seem disconnected at first, lawyers and accountants share many skill sets, including keen attention to detail, critical thinking, and mastery of negotiation techniques. (2 views)
6 Side Hustles Ideas for Lawyers The gig economy has evolved beyond novelty, and the pursuit of multiple income streams is increasingly recognized as a valuable and intelligent endeavor—even within the legal profession. Lawyers, too, are finding opportunities in the realm of side hustles, supplementary endeavors pursued alongside their main full-time jobs. According to a recent Zapier survey, 34% of... (44 views)
11 Expert Tips for Lawyer Resumes to Gets You Hired The competition for lawyer jobs is now stiffer than ever. Indeed, the annual National Association for Law Placement (NALP) Update on Associate Attrition report shows an overall decrease in associate hiring of nearly 50%. On a positive note, a survey by the consultancy firm Robert Half found that candidates specializing in bankruptcy, labor and employment, litigation,... (33 views)
All the Essential Steps for Lawyers Establishing a Home Office A lawyer home office was once considered a luxury, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it a requirement for many lawyers and law firms. And despite pandemic restrictions being eased, firms have discovered that a physical office isn’t always necessary to serve clients. In fact, there are many advantages to a home law office, such as: (22 views)
Deconstructing the Legal Ensemble: Exploring Diverse Roles Within a Law Firm In the contemporary legal landscape, the operation of a law firm has evolved into a multifaceted endeavor marked by intricate dynamics and challenges. Modern law firms are no longer confined to traditional legal practice but have expanded their scope to encompass a wide range of services and functions. The complexity of a modern law firm is characterized by several key... (13 views)
The Art of Persuasion: Effective Advocacy Techniques in the Legal Field In the legal profession, persuasive advocacy is an essential skill that can significantly affect the outcomes of cases, negotiations, and legal arguments. The ability to effectively persuade judges, juries, clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders is crucial for achieving favorable results and influencing decisions. (152 views)
The Impact of Mental Health on Legal Professionals The legal profession is known for its demanding nature, high-pressure environments, and long working hours. These factors can significantly impact the mental health and well-being of legal professionals. This article explores the various challenges faced by legal practitioners and the importance of addressing mental health within the legal field. (54 views)
Getting What You're Worth: Negotiating Salaries for Legal Professionals Before entering into salary negotiations, legal professionals need to understand their worth and the salary range they can expect for their position and location. Researching industry surveys, job postings, and salary databases can provide a realistic salary range baseline. Talking to colleagues and recruiters in the field can also provide valuable insights into the going... (12 views)
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Suffers First Data Breach: The Need for Governance Strategies for Emerging Technologies OpenAI's human-like chatbot, ChatGPT, which had garnered significant attention, appears to have experienced its first public data breach. On March 24, the company disclosed that a software bug had caused certain users' information to be exposed to others who were active at the time. The company's investigation revealed that the glitch allowed some users to view the chat... (17 views)
Legal Efficiency Conferences Offer Hope for Lawyers Seeking Improved Workflows Although working from home can improve the quality of life for lawyers, it is not the only factor that can make their job easier. This year, two significant legal technology conferences, ABA TECHSHOW, and ALM's Legalweek, took place in March, providing an excellent opportunity for legal professionals to learn about new technologies and tools. Despite spending most of the... (5 views)
Survey Finds 70% of Law Firms Use Legal Analytics Daily, with 79% Required or Expected by Clients According to the recently published 2023 Annual Legal Analytics Survey, almost 70% of legal professionals at law firms use legal analytics daily. The report also found that 79% of those who leverage data are required or somewhat expected to do so by clients. The survey, conducted by Lex Machina and LexisNexis, gauged the attitudes of users and non-users of legal analytics... (9 views)
CILEX Acquires Institute of Paralegals, Strengthening its Position as Leading Legal Body The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) has recently acquired the Institute of Paralegals (IoP) and its Professional Paralegal Register (PPR) to solidify its position as the leading body for specialist legal professionals. The move will increase CILEX's membership by incorporating the IOP's 1000 members into its community of 20,000 lawyers, chartered legal... (3 views)
Lawyer Hiring Outlook for 2023: Opportunities Still Available, But Move Quickly Hiring for lawyers in both in-house and law firm positions is not expected to be as high as in the past two years, but it should still be a good year, according to placement specialists in an Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) chapter webcast. The technology sector, in particular, was over-hired in the past two years and experienced layoffs in the last quarter of 2022.... (30 views)
Bloomberg Law Recognizes Top 10 Innovative Law Schools Today, law schools that are revolutionizing legal education through their innovative programs are being recognized for their efforts. Bloomberg Law has launched its Law School Innovation Program to honor schools that are utilizing new methods for student instruction, incorporating legal technology, promoting experiential learning, and pushing the boundaries of legal... (50 views)
Why Attorneys Need Legal Placement Professionals and Not Legal Recruiters Many legal professionals believe that if they want to find their dream job, using the services of legal recruiters is the way to go to have a successful job search. When I was still practicing law and wanted to find a great placement, I thought the same thing. However, I got quickly disappointed after contacting a few recruiters and seeing the quality of their work and... (237 views)
Things To Know Before Joining a Virtual Law Firm Virtual law firms have lately started growing in popularity. The traditional law firm model has become outdated, and with what is happening around us in the past years, virtual law firms seem like the perfect option. Moreover, a virtual law firm usually has much less oversight than a traditional one, which means lawyers can earn more money for their legal services. This is... (445 views)
Discover How Law Association Clubs Can Help Your Career: Benefits & Purposes Explained Every law campus has a multitude of student law associations representing every cause and group imaginable. These student organizations serve a variety of needs, from supporting an important issue to networking to just plain socializing. (54 views)
Overcoming the Unique Challenges Facing Young Lawyers: Advice for New Attorneys Just because you have graduated from law school does not mean you have nothing left to learn. (1606 views)
Law School Dean & Author Therese Teri Cannon Stays Close to Her Paralegal Roots Not every law school graduate wants to practice law. Teri Cannon always wanted to educate. LawCrossing speaks with the law school dean, author, and former paralegal about her career. (573 views)
Tips on Pacing Yourself in Your Partnership: Advice from Harvard Law Grad David W. Quinto As a partner specializing in entertainment, Internet, and intellectual property litigation at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges in Los Angeles, David W. Quinto has handled some decidedly cool cases and clients. He has represented the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the World Wrestling Federation, Mattel, and the America's Cup. He has battled... (629 views)
Paralegal Mary Theroux - Bingham McCutchen LLC President of Los Angeles Paralegal Association Profile Mary Theroux says the future looks good for niche paralegals. Like attorneys, paralegals are specializing in specific areas of law, and she thinks the trend will continue. LawCrossing speaks with the president of the Los Angeles Paralegal Association about her decision to specialize her practice in real estate and her advice for paralegals entering the profession. (168 views)
Master the Art of Legal Research: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners For those with little or no experience researching the law, Legal Research for Beginners by Sonja Larsen and John Bourdeau (Barron's) is a valuable tool. The book offers a clear description of legal research tools and a quick overview of research methods. (978 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)
Secrets to Launching Your Legal Career: What You Need to Know to Get Started Nothing says ''I'm filthy rich!'' like owning your own thoroughbred. Prove to everyone that your blood is bluer by getting a pedigreed racing horse to call your very own and an equestrian property to match. (17 views)
Chere B. Estrin: Career Coaching Expert | Best Tips to Reach Your Goals Thousands of paralegals, attorneys, and legal staff planning ways to get ahead in their careers look to Chere B. Estrin. She wrote the book - actually eight books - to guide legal staffers in their careers. LawCrossing talks with Estrin about her passion for training legal staff and her knack for building companies. (264 views)
Phillip Signey: Paralegal at Prestigious Law Firm Munger, Tolles & Olso Phillip Signey literally saw a sign which convinced him to become a paralegal more than 20 years ago. He started doing routine unlawful detainers and collections work and has since built a diverse practice focused solely on litigation. Signey talks with LawCrossing this week about the ever-changing profession and his second book on paralegals, which is due out this fall. (179 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... (4040 views)
Paul G. Pastorek: The General Counsel of NASA - A Hallowed History of Service He doesn't launch the space shuttle or navigate Mars rovers, but Paul Pastorek is the high-flying lawyer for the folks who do. Put on your space suits and explore the stellar life and career of this week's Law Star, the lawyer from Louisiana who holds the most far out General Counsel post of all. (7224 views)
Jay Alan Sekulow: Law and Advocacy Expert | LawCrossing.com This week, we profile Jay Alan Sekulow, a man whose religious passion sparked a notewothy career that has repeatedly brought him before the Supreme Court. (1793 views)