So You've Got Your J.D. ... Now What?
How impressive it is to stand before a judge and quote Samuelson v. Kramer at the very moment it pertains to a critical element of one's case! MORE
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Tips for Job Seekers
Question: I am an associate in a small civil litigation firm. I have been practicing civil litigation for approximately a year and a half. I graduated in the top 50% of my law school class and went to a two-tier school. I am interested in leaving the firm that I am at to work for a larger firm. I want to make more money and handle more sophisticated cases. I have been trying to use recruiters, but they all keep rejecting me. Why do they keep rejecting me? Also, what should I do? MORE
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Q: Can you provide a quick overview of your day?
A:I spend my work day providing general employment counseling, performing mock interviews, and discussing career strategies with law students and attorneys of all experience levels. MORE
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Behind the Scenes
We in the Legal Authority Production Department strive to provide our clients with the best final product. MORE
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Customer Service Corner
Our goal at Legal Authority is for each client to get his or her dream job. We, as a team, often go ''above and beyond'' to do whatever we can do to achieve that goal! The role of Customer Service is to see to it that the process runs smoothly and that our clients get what they need when they need it. And, when the order is complete, and all the resumes and cover letters have been sent, Customer Service will make sure to quickly process any refunds that might be due. MORE
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Senior Associates Contemplate Mid-Career Moves
Every year hundreds of highly paid and highly qualified senior associates contemplate the decision whether or not to seek a position at another firm. Some make the choice because it provides a better chance to make partner; for others, the motivation is better hours or a change of environment. MORE
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Origins of an Altruistic Endeavor
Legal Authority was started some years ago by a law professor who saw how difficult it was for some of his brightest students to find legal positions. One student in particular had graduated at the top of his class, but was never even able to secure an interview, let alone obtain a job offer. When the student contacted the professor and explained his predicament, the law professor decided to take action. MORE
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Conducting an Effective Job Search
You have put your years in, gained experience at a firm, and are now ready to explore your options and move on. So now what? While there is no exact science to beginning a job search, few people actually allow themselves enough time and preparation to make the best decision. Unfortunately, a good job search takes time, and there is no way around that. Most people (lawyers are certainly no exception) spend the majority of their waking hours at work. Deciding to change jobs requires more thought than figuring out what's for dinner tonight. However, few people actually devise and execute a thorough job hunt. MORE
Article Type: Tips For Job Seekers
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