60 Nontraditional Jobs You Can Do with a Law Degree (and Should Strongly Consider Doing) In my career spanning more than two decades as an attorney and legal recruiter, I have met an astonishing number of people who have chosen nontraditional legal careers. With very, very few exceptions, most of these people are far happier than they ever were practicing law. A good number of these people who left the legal practice also make more money in their new... (976205 views)
Pass the Bar Exam in One State & Work as a Lawyer in Another: A Comprehensive Guide For any attorney, the cost of entry into the profession is high, which means that once in, they’re most likely hungry to succeed and stay in the industry for decades. Law school can cost anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000, and taking the bar exam to get a law license is a mind-busting task. So once an attorney is able to finally practice, it makes sense for them to want... (337946 views)
25 Reasons Most Attorneys Hate the Practice of Law and Go Crazy (and What to Do about It) Several years ago, I hired a manager for a legal recruiting firm that I run, BCG Attorney Search. The manager had been trained in his previous job (not involving attorneys) to give people an online personality test. The test was quite amazing. Someone would sit down and spend 30 minutes or so taking the test, and the software would email the manager a 10+ page... (208652 views)
What Does It Mean When a Lawyer Says “Permission to Treat the Witness as Hostile?” We asked attorneys throughout the United States what it means when a lawyer says “Permission to treat the witness as hostile?” Several attorneys responded and our readers might find what they said interesting. We hope you enjoy their answers. (155498 views)
Late Bloomers: Going to Law School Later in Life Just because you haven't been carded in the last decade doesn't mean you're too old for law school. More and more applicants are in their 30s, 40s, even 60s. Read some of their stories and discover the myriad motivations of ''late bloomers'' who are pursuing JDs. (152698 views)
Finding an International Law Job as an American Attorney: A Guide Thinking of packing up and moving your career across the globe? Find out what obstacles may lie in your way. (136493 views)
The Questions to Expect During a Paralegal Job Interview The most nerve-wracking portion of the interview is, of course, answering the many questions that may be posed to you. You may be asked a variety of questions, depending on the skill level of the person interviewing you. (109173 views)
4 Most Lucrative Legal Practice Areas Today Summary: Are you looking for the best paid legal jobs? Take a look at these lucrative legal practice areas that offer the highest pay today. (107967 views)
Guidelines on Reciprocity or 'Admission on Motion' among the States as per American Bar Association When law students select what area(s) of law they want to practice, two questions they must seriously consider are how and where they will practice. Unlike lawyers of the early 20th century, legal counselors today often find themselves practicing across state, or even country, borders. However, what qualifies for a legal license in Wisconsin is not necessarily the same in... (107215 views)
What Does a Corporate Lawyer Do? Whether negotiating the acquisition of a multibillion dollar company or assisting a small Internet start-up company, corporate lawyers are involved in advising businesses on their numerous legal rights, responsibilities, and obligations. General corporate practice involves handling a wide range of legal issues for businesses. (105439 views)
10 Ways to Bounce Back after Failing the Bar and Pass on Your Next Attempt I have seen numerous attorneys fail the bar exam and give up practicing law completely. In fact, over the course of my career I have seen this process unfold more times than I can remember. I have seen graduates of Yale, Harvard and Stanford Law School fail the bar exam multiple times. It is often the smartest people who fail the bar exam – simply because they do not... (102616 views)
Top 10 Ways to Get Your First Job after Law School One of the more interesting things to me is when people come out of law school and have a difficult time getting a job. This is intriguing because of the following facts: (98127 views)
The LSAT is No Longer Required at These and Other Law Schools: Why Law Schools Are Ditching the LSAT in 2024 Explore the recent changes in law school admissions as institutions move away from the traditional reliance on the LSAT. Discover the criticisms of the LSAT, alternative assessment methods being adopted by law schools, and the impact of these changes on the legal profession. Gain insights into how law schools are striving to balance inclusivity with academic rigor in their... (94787 views)
Part 2: Erin Brockovich Losing Ed Masry Since the 2000 release of the popular film Erin Brockovich, the woman who fearlessly convinced lawyer Ed Masry to challenge Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a billion- dollar corporation, has entranced the world. Together, Brockovich and Masry fought for the residents of California cities Hinkley and Kettleman, winning millions of dollars in damages. (94753 views)
Top Law Schools Analyzed and Ranked By America's Top Legal Recruiter Harrison Barnes While it may seem a little unorthodox, I would like to discuss some of the top law schools. I will share with you observations I have picked up in my legal career regarding these schools. These are generally the top law schools for hiring and I have listed them based on my personal ranking of them (in ascending order). I have also described the characteristics and general... (92430 views)
Kathleen Zellner: Successful Founding Partner at the Law Offices of Kathleen T. Zellner Having made her name in the legal profession with several impressive victories in both civil and criminal trials, Kathleen Zellner talks with LawCrossing about how she found success in the law by choosing her own path. (85422 views)
2018 1st Year Salaries and Bonuses of the Top Law Firms Summary: Here are the 1st year salaries and bonuses of the top law firms in the United States for 2018. (83610 views)
2015 LawCrossing Salary Survey of Lawyer Salaries in Best Law Firms Summary: Check out the 2015 LawCrossing Salary Survey of more than 90 top law firms. Find out salary levels, bonuses, and much more about these top firms. (82313 views)
Creating an Exceptional Paralegal Cover Letter Here's a little known secret: A resume only talks about 20 percent of the information you need to impart in order to get a job. It reveals none of the remaining 80 percent of the information upon which hiring decisions are based. It does not speak to your personality, creativity, work style, work habits, or critical thinking. Rarely will a resume tell a hiring authority... (81288 views)
Meet Matt Murphy: Senior Deputy District Attorney in Orange County, California Skinhead gangs. Murderous love triangles. Serial rapists. A gunman trapped on the Rio Grande. Matt Murphy could write a season of ''Law & Order'' from the cases he has handled. LawCrossing talks with the Senior Deputy District Attorney of Orange County, CA, about his quest to ''get the bad guys.'' (80207 views)
Real Estate Lawyer: What Life is Like in the Profession Inarguably one of the ''hot'' areas of law, real estate law has recently become a very attractive choice for law students and established attorneys looking to switch practice areas. We talked to real estate attorneys in various situations to see what this field can offer you. (77033 views)
The Top Hardest and Easiest Bar Exams: Which Bar Exams and the Hardest and Easiest? Summary: Do you know which state has the most difficult bar exam? Find out in this article. (68859 views)
The Virtual Paralegal Allows Paralegals to Work at Home or Offsite Some legal firms need Virtual Paralegals to be on call for intermittent work. These duties can be performed by a company of paralegals online thus; they are called ''virtual'' paralegals. They can be independent contractors or they can be part of a Virtual Paralegal Service that has more than one paralegal available to do research or complete legal forms. (68821 views)
What's Next after Finishing Law School? You might still be planning a career path in law or you might be a law student or a recent law graduate. Have you thought about your long–term career goals? Have you considered all the career avenues that a law degree can open for you? This article will brief you about all the career options that you have after law school. (66819 views)
Considering a Career as a District Attorney? Why should you become a District Attorney (D.A.)? Every city in the United States needs a prosecutor, someone who is devoted to upholding the constitution, protecting the public, and prosecuting criminal behavior when it occurs in their district. Large metropolitan areas typically have a considerable number of special units that hire D.A.s to concentrate on despicable... (65071 views)
Twelve Sexy Things You Can Do with a Law Degree That (1) May Make You Famous and (2) Do Not Require Practicing Law Most attorneys are doomed to a life behind a computer screen and pretty boring lives. Here are 12 things that people with law degrees (or at least some legal education!) have done that made them famous without practicing law: (59324 views)
What Law Firms Look for in a Lateral Resume The lateral resume is an extremely important marketing tool. It's a key component of the recruiting process. Although a lateral resume differs in some respects from a student's resume, some basic ground rules remain. Law firms generally want more information from lateral attorney candidates and are less forgiving when errors occur. So it's critical that you do your... (58503 views)
Advocacy Jobs: What They Are and How to Get Them If you're interested in the rights of others and have a good mind, solid organizational skills, and some legal experience, you can help others and find a solid career as an advocate. Of course, it is not always easy, at first, to get a paying job as an advocate, but there are plenty of volunteer opportunities that will allow you to become an advocate and gain experience... (56009 views)
What Do In-House Attorney Positions Pay? Summary: Learn more about what the typical pay is for in-house attorney positions in this article. (55332 views)
134 Legal Terms Every Lawyer, Paralegal, and Law Student Should Know Summary: Important legal terms lawyers, paralegals, and law students should recognize. (52277 views)