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)
Mary Burns, Executive Legal Assistant for the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club and NALS President: A Profile Hey sports fans, how about a legal career with a ball club? Most ball clubs—baseball, basketball, football—have in-house counsel these days. LawCrossing speaks with Mary Burns about the business of sports and sports law. (642 views)
Discover International Law Through Whittier Law's Center and Certificate Program Doing a wide range of work within a chosen field and seeing many sides of an issue is very important, says Rachel Stevens, a second-year law student at Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, CA. ''Only then can you have an educated opinion on what you believe,'' she says. (78 views)
Concord Law School: Get an Online Law Degree from Anywhere Through the Internet, you can shop online, pay your bills, and chat live with a friend in Bulgaria, all without leaving the comfort of your home. So why not earn a law degree online? In 1998, Kaplan, Inc., the titan of school-preparation testing, pioneered the concept by establishing the nation's first online law school. A legal education is now just a few clicks away. (663 views)
Pioneering Paralegal Shelley Widoff on Lower Standards for Paralegals | Founder of the Boston Paralegal Resource Center Fiercely independent and proud of the paralegal profession, Shelley Widoff is worried that it's too easy to become a paralegal these days and that the reputation of the profession is eroding as a result. (355 views)
Teveia Barnes: From President of Lawyers For One America to Driving Legal Action on Social Justice Issues Remember ''One America,'' Bill Clinton's initiative to promote discussion about race relations in the United States? Then President Clinton reached out to the legal profession to encourage attorneys to do more pro bono work and promote diversity in law firms. LawCrossing speaks with Teveia Barnes, a woman who revived Lawyers For One America, even after the ''One America''... (289 views)
Legal Research for Non-Lawyers: How to Find and Understand the Law, 12th Edition Navigating through the United States legal system and translating legalese into layman's terms can be a daunting task. Fortunately, attorneys Stephen Elias and Susan Levinkind have a knack for explaining it all, and their book is especially useful whether you are trying to understand the offline world of the law library or the myriad legal resources available online. (494 views)
How Richard M. Cooper Achieved Success as a Partner of Williams & Connolly Richard Cooper, 62, has a worldwide reputation as a food and drug attorney and has had a prominent career in both public service and private practice. LawCrossing speaks with Mr. Cooper about his career and the merits of public service. (889 views)
Upgrade Your PC with the Latest Technology: A Guide on What to Look for Whether you're at home creating a personalized digital photo album or running from meeting to meeting, there are computers ready to meet your every need. LawCrossing Weekend has the details on the latest in computer technology. (22 views)
Finding a Meaningful Career in Public Interest Law: What You Need to Know The Harvard Legal Aid Bureau is the oldest student-run law practice in the country, celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Third-year Harvard Law student Jennifer Cannistra is in her second year with the Bureau, and, as far as public interest law goes, she's just getting started. (119 views)
First Male Legal Assistant Elected to Head National Legal Assistants Associatio In many firms, attorneys administer the work of legal assistants. Gary Melhuish would like to see more firms hire Legal Assistant Managers. LawCrossing speaks with Mr. Melhuish about the niche profession and his role as the new president of the Legal Assistant Management Association - the first man to head the organization. (375 views)
Unwind in Style: How Spas are the Newest Way to Relax The jury is in — your client won! You've completed the contracts for that mega merger. You deserve a reward. How about some real pampering for a change? Whatever the reason, and whether you can only spare a few hours or an entire week, there is a spa to fit your schedule, desires, and finances. (42 views)
How Jeffrey Hughes Built A Successful Coffee Shop Law Practice With Legal Grind Thirsty for justice? Jeffrey Hughes' two Legal Grind cafes in the Los Angeles area offer ''Coffee and Counsel'' to those who may not otherwise seek legal advice. Through his innovative venture, Hughes has worked hard to both provide a valuable service to his community and change the public perception of attorneys. (3692 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)
How Matthew L. Pascocello Is Leveraging His Legal Marketing Experience as Assistant Director of Alumni Counseling at American University Washington College of Law For the first edition of our new weekly column, Career Counselor's Corner, we spoke with Matthew Pascocello from the Career Services office at American University's Washington College of Law to find out how he got to where he is today and how he goes about helping countless students and alumni each year. (171 views)