Lawyer Salary Guide in the Top 5 Largest West Coast Cities
This post will focus on the current salary data for several major west coast cities and give you helpful,...
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Top Trends Reshaping the Legal Industry in 2022: Lawyers and Clients in a Time of Change
Our world is changing at breakneck speed, so we've put up this collection of the top legal industry trends for...
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Lowest Paid Legal Jobs: Why Should You Consider Them
For graduates fresh out of law school, you must know what paying positions exist before committing yourself to...
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Finding Happiness in the Legal Industry
What does it take to be happy as a lawyer; The law can be overwhelming, especially for new attorneys who...
50 viewsHow Do I Evaluate a New Job Offer?
Summary: There are many factors to consider when evaluating an offer. It is important to take the time to make...
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To How Many Firms Should I Apply?
Summary: When deciding to apply to a firm, there are a number of factors to consider. How many should you...
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What Advice Do You Have if I Want to Be a Patent Agent?
Summary: I am just finishing up a Ph.D. program, and I think I want to be a patent agent. What advice do you...
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Why You Should Use a Good Legal Recruiter (Part I – The Need for Expert Assistance)
Summary: When you have a major career issue, such as a potential need to change jobs, what should you do? You...
259 viewsAsk LawCrossing: Disheartened First-Year Lawyer Seeks Inspiration
Summary: I've been disappointed by my first year of private practice. The work is disheartening and narrow....
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Summary: I'm a practicing lawyer with two young kids and finding time for them is a challenge. How can I...
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How Can I Lateral to a Top US-based Law Firm if I'm Working Overseas?
Summary: This is a great question. There are many factors that impact a candidate’s ability to lateral from...
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Ask LawCrossing: Aspiring Lawyer Wants a Firm That Doesn't Interview on Campus
Summary: The firms that interview on campus for associate positions don't interest me. How do I find a job at...
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Is It Necessary to Send a Thank You Note after I Have Had an Interview?
Summary: I am often asked this question by candidates with whom I am working and my response is typically met...
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Top 5 Tips for Creating Your Attorney Resume
Summary: Do you want to create a résumé that will wow any legal employer? Here are the top 5 tips that will...
2868 viewsShould I Try to Have a Bad Job Title Changed before I Accept a Position?
Summary: How important is a job title to accepting a position? I think the importance of a title depends on...
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Top 3 Biggest Myths about Working with a Legal Recruiter
Yes, even legal recruiting has myths associated with it. Many people have preconceived notions about how to...
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How Do I Know Whether My Skills Are in Demand in the Current Market?
Summary: Here’s how you can tell whether your skills are in demand in the current market.
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How can I get a law firm to focus on my qualifications instead of my past departure?
Summary: Getting a law firm to focus on your qualifications instead of a firm that you might have previously...
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Legal Recruiter Teryn Theisen Works for Award-winning and Inc. 500 Ranked Adams & Martin Group
Professional Overview Teryn Theisen is a legal recruiter for Adams & Martin Group in Orange County,...
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Should I Become a Contract Attorney?
Summary: Whatever your situation, legal freelancing is increasingly popular. Is it for you? Consider the...
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Should I Open My Own Law Firm?
Summary: Do you have the desire, ability, and temperament to have success as a solo practitioner? Read on to...
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Should I Consider Being a Law Firm Partner?
Answer: Even if you amass a tremendous number of billable hours, you might still not have the essential...
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Do I Need to Reveal That I Was Let Go to My Recruiter or Potential Employers?
Summary: I was recently let go, but my firm will keep my biography on their website for three months. Do I...
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Director Carla Trigueiro Makes a Big Impact Placing Partners and Associates in Major International Firms
Professional Overview Carla Trigueiro is a legal recruiter and director at Marina Sirras & Associates, LLC,...
456 viewsHow Suited Are You to the Practice of Law in a Large Law Firm?
How suited are you to the practice of law in a large law firm? Consider the three short statements below, and...
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Is it possible to move to transactional work as a fourth-year litigation associate at a big firm?
Answer: We receive this question fairly frequently at BCG for a number of reasons, primarily due to the...
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What can you do with your law degree and practice experience besides practicing law?
What can you do with your law degree and practice experience besides practicing law? The options are...
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Attorney and Legal Recruiter Michael Auger is Impacting The Lives of His Candidates and Clients
Professional Overview Michael F. Auger, Esq., is an attorney and legal recruiter at Robert Half Legal, a...
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What’s your opinion about a third year joining niche practice area?
Summary: I am not sure it’s time for me to specialize in one area at this point in my career. Should I join...
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What should a deal sheet look like?
Answer: If you have been practicing for two or more years and have gained some substantial, varied...
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