State of the market report
Now that it's 2008, it's not a day too soon for attorneys who want to make a move or move up in their career to act now. Most attorneys put off looking for work towards the end of the year because they are preoccupied with the holidays, vacationing, or waiting to complete the year at their current firm, company, or organization. The end of the year, however, is the best time for an attorney to begin a job search. The attorney ready to move fast will benefit from other attorneys who attend to other matters into the New Year. Attorneys are wise to make use of the typically inactive holiday season to compile resumes, cover letters, writing samples, and other important documents. However, candidates who choose to focus the end of the year with family and functions regarding their current positions still can make good use of the winter season to move forward with their careers, granted that they act right away. But what's more important for the New Year is what candidates have to expect. Being prepared ahead of time is a good thing, but it's better to be prepared with respects to the forecast of the legal market. For 2008, associates practicing in the areas of corporate, IP, tax, and labor/employment law will find that their services are in demand, while bankruptcy and real estate attorneys might find it challenging for placement due to the lack of activity in their respective markets. MORE
Date: 02-25-2006
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