Timing is Everything
The old cliche, 'timing is everything' is a phrase which relates to many of life's situations. In an attorney's job search, this statement cannot be overemphasized enough. Often times, I hear many mis...
Jason Yuen ''A True Legal Eagle''
Prior to joining Legal Authority, Jason worked in the career services office of Washington University Law School, where he also received his law degree. After leaving Washington University Law School,...
Self-Initiated Employer Contact Works
Statistics indicate approximately 85% of all legal employment positions in the United States are filled via self-initiated contact with employers....
J.D./MBA Programs and Your Legal Career
The law school that I am thinking of attending offers a joint J.D./MBA program that I could theoretically finish in the same time it would take me to get my J.D. Should I take this opportunity? How wo...
Your cover letter
Employers do read the cover letter, don't they? Well, yes, but briefly. Since employers only spend about a minute looking over all application materials and most of that time is spent on the resume, a...
It's All About Who You Know (And Who Knows You)
You are in line to enter a club, and the group ahead of you gets a hearty welcome from the matre d' and is seated at a table in the front by the stage. When your turn arrives, you are greeted indiffer...
Legal Authority is the Most Effective Way to Get Your Next Attorney Position
Legal Authority is made up of attorneys, writers and researchers who bring a high degree of understanding, competence and a proven track record of achievement to your job search. Our team has attorne...
5 Biggest Attorney Job Search Mistakes
Attorneys and law students are one of the most ill-informed groups of people there are when it comes to conducting a job search. We hate to criticize the group in society who comprises our clients; ho...
Private Practice or In-House? Choosing the Right Path for You
As your parents may have told you when encouraging you to go to law school, having a law degree means you can do much more than simply work at a law firm. Of course, working at a firm can be terrific ...
Myth Versus Reality for In-House Jobs
Looking for the perfect in house position? Our database contains every in house legal department in the United States. Get the in-house position you want now! We can cover a city, or the entire nation...