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Networking tips for the “shy” lawyer

Networking is not just for the extroverted

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Bar associations: How and why to get involved

Summer is a good time to get involved with many bar associations

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‘Tis the season for holiday networking

Mistletoe, eggnog and career development. Networking opportunities abound during the holidays. Take advantage of a few.

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Blooming where you’re planted

Don't have the perfect job yet? That's OK. Keep your head down, but your eyes on the next big thing.

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Taking the ‘Work’ Out of Networking

Networking doesn't come naturally to everyone, but it doesn't have to be a chore.

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Advice for a 1L

Law school classes are in full swing. Our blogger offers some advice for 1Ls. First up: Don't be that guy.

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What’s up, doc?… an insider’s view of doc review

In today's feeble job market, many recent grads turn to contract document review projects hoping for something better to come along. And it's about as glamorous as it sounds.

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Exercise: A Key Part of Job Hunting

The author will add exercising to networking and scouring the internet for leads during his job search. And with good reason.

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Informational Interviews: yep, they still count

Prior to law school I had never heard of an "informational interview." After being told by attorneys and professors that I must attend informational interviews to fuel my career, I made a goal to attend two to three a month during my final year of law school.

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Starting Up A Criminal Law Practice

By Eric Rice For me, criminal law is the reason I went to law school.  I love the substance and practice.  Unlike the corporate litigation I practiced, criminal defense brings clients with an interesting array of problems that I help solve while practicing in court.  Instead of throwing a lot of paper back and forth, [...]

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