February 5, 2011
LegalJob received a follow-up question on this topic in the Monday Mailbag series. That last post on interviewing was very helpful. Should I make a list of talking points and memorize them for my interview?
February 5, 2011
A quick post about alternative tracks at big law firms. In the current environment, law firms are offering associates what sounds like a great deal to some people.
January 30, 2011
For a good article about the benefits of developing a niche, LegalJob recommends this one on lawyerist.com titled Niche Practice Could Help Recent Law Grads Win a “Losing Game.”
January 27, 2011
Someone e-mailed this question for mailbag Monday. Q: What’s the number one thing you want to get across in an interview?
January 27, 2011
LegalJob recently read this post on the Law Street Journal site concerning tips for strong resumes.
January 23, 2011
LegalJob met with a first year law student this week to brainstorm about possible job opportunities for the summer.
January 19, 2011
Recently, someone raised a question dealing with non-traditional paths to a big law firm on Abovethelaw. This question is related to LegalJob’s first post concerning a “hook” for getting into a big law firm.
January 16, 2011
One way to get hired at a big law firm in the non-taditional way (i.e., not top ten percent of class at ivy league school) is to have a hook — something that makes you unique that will help add to the law firm’s bottom line immediately.
January 14, 2011
Many people have been asking me about Sunday’s NY times article “Is Law School a Losing Game?”
January 8, 2011
I recently had the opportunity to talk with a fifth year associate at a big NY law firm. He seemed to be doing a lot of the right things and it occurred to me that others similarly situated may have the same questions.
January 4, 2011
Here are my thoughts about making the most out of networking events (law-related or really any function):
December 23, 2010
This can be quite a project but if you are willing to put in the time and effort (and work on your salesperson skills), you should eventually be able to connect. Here are some thoughts: