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3 Law School Trends That May Surprise You 12 Jun 2013 | 01:26 pm
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE A steady drop in law school applications indicates that many would-be law students are choosing to forgo an expensive legal education in favor of...
5 Cover Letter Secrets 11 Jun 2013 | 04:46 pm
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Cover letters are a crucial job search tool. They can help you stand out from the crowd and secure an interview. Many cover letters could stand ...
Law School Applications Hit All-Time Low 10 Jun 2013 | 05:17 pm
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE For the third consecutive year, the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) has reported a do...
Telecommuting Tips 8 Mar 2013 | 01:28 pm
In the aftermath of the work-from-home debate sparked by Yahoo's Marissa Meyer, other companies like Best Buy are following suit and eliminating telecommuting perks. Still, 20 to 30 million people c...
65+ Blog Topics for Lawyers 4 Mar 2013 | 12:46 pm
"Content marketing" is a hot buzz phrase for 2013. Lawyers are beginning to understand the importance of blogging and other forms of online marketing, including: ... Read Full Post
Lawyers Rank Among the Top 20 Best-Paying Jobs for Women in 2013 3 Mar 2013 | 02:37 pm
The Equal Pay Act celebrates its 50-year anniversary this year. However, females' pay still lags behind their male colleagues across most job functions. In fact, according to a new report released in...
Trends in the Legal Industry for 2013 3 Mar 2013 | 01:34 am
In the past decade, the legal industry has undergone a radical transformation driven by increasingly sophisticated clients with changing needs and shrinking legal budgets. Clients are now much more s...
New Year's Career Resolutions 11 Jan 2013 | 11:22 pm
Happy New Year! Did you make any New Year's resolutions this year? Studies show that most resolutions focus on personal goals such as losing weight, spending less, getting organized or spending more...
Careers in Litigation 31 Oct 2012 | 11:30 pm
Litigation is the bread and butter of many law firms. It is also a fairly recession-proof practice area since many areas of litigation increase in times of economic uncertainty. Learn more about lit...
Hurricane Law 30 Oct 2012 | 02:54 am
Hurricane Sandy, a 900-mile-wide hybrid of several weather systems, is wreaking havoc across the Eastern Seaboard, flooding streets, toppling trees and causing widespread power outages and property da...
