So, You Want to Become a Law School Professor?
Have you ever looked at your law school professor and wondered what it took to get there? Do you know what it takes to become a law school professor? All of your law school professors have a few things in common. They all possess great credentials, and they are committed to scholarship and teaching. MORE
Date: 06-30-2008
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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
Date: 08-31-2006
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The Reliability and Experience of Legal Authority
Legal Authority is not only extremely beneficial to the many legal job seekers in today's marketplace, but it's also extremely viable. In today's world, the concept of marketing yourself is wildly popular; and with more than five years of experience under its belt, Legal Authority is the expert when it comes to marketing legal professionals. MORE
Date: 02-25-2006
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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; however, this is true. There are so many misconceptions out there about the best way to go about a job search in the legal profession that it is often very difficult for us at Legal Authority to believe. MORE
Date: 02-25-2006
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Biggest Job Search Mistakes
The biggest mistakes that attorneys and law students make in their job searches can be summed up by looking at the letters that make up one word: ASSUME. MORE
Date: 02-25-2006
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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 experience. Young lawyers are exposed to many aspects of the law and may even receive mentoring from senior partners. At some firms, new attorneys will ''learn by doing.'' Your research and writing skills will get an excellent workout. You can develop a specialty and build a client list. The compensation and the perks of working in private practice can be quite enticing. But at some point, every lawyer experiences burnout. Maybe it's the 80-hour workweek, or maybe it's the endless paperwork that accompanies billing in six-minute increments, but after a few years (or even a decade or two) at a firm, you may ask yourself if there isn't a better way. That's when the prospect of becoming a member of a company's in-house legal team can seem especially alluring. Both law firm positions and in-house positions hav e their perks and drawbacks, though. The trick is to determine where you, your skills, and your lifestyle requirements will fit most comfortably. MORE
Date: 02-25-2006
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Practice Areas: Finding One That Fits
Just as you are unlikely to remain forever with the first firm you join, you may decide that the practice area you chose right out of law school no longer suits you. Changing practice areas can be a difficult process, but it can be done. First, though, let's discuss how to make the right choice the first time. MORE
Date: 02-25-2006
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Is a Recruiter the Right Choice?
Whether you are just out of law school or have been practicing for years, you want to find the perfect job. Perhaps you have been responding to Internet job postings and sending out resumes to no avail. MORE
Date: 02-25-2006
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