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Social Media Will Not Help You Find Jobs, But It May Get You One

February 25, 2010

There are many more solo practitioners then most people realize. Many of these attorneys have been practicing for years and have thriving practices. Because of their success (and perhaps their age), they might use the internet, but not as a marketing tool or a way to find an apprentice or new employee. They might be [...]

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Federal Clerkships: Mission Impossible?

January 24, 2010

Law students have always coveted federal clerkships, leading to fierce competition for a very small number of positions. According to recent statistics, however, the sheer number of applications makes it nearly impossible. Applications increased 66% increase last year, resulting in 400,000 applications for 1,244 federal clerkships.
With those kinds of odds, some students might not even consider applying. [...]

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Be a Detective Before Accepting a Job

November 9, 2009

Even though legal jobs are hard to come by, investigate the opportunity before making a decision.
Talking to current employees is a must. This can be tricky, but most employers are willing to give you the names of a few current employees willing to talk to you if you ask. If you meet with them, try [...]

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Facebook 101: why lawyers should be on Facebook

April 23, 2009

Lawyers who are not on Facebook are missing out on critical opportunities to network for referrals, research defendants and potential jury members, market their law firms, and vet potential legal hires and current associates.
Lawyers who use it solely for personal reasons should reevaluate their use to consider the site’s possibilities for marketing and the development [...]

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How law students should use LinkedIn

April 14, 2009

There is no doubt about it – if you are a law student and do not have a vibrant, comprehensive, and frequently-updated profile on LinkedIn, you are missing an essential tool in your job hunting, professional networking, and personal branding tool box. Kevin O’Keefe was spot-on in his post last Sunday about law students and [...]

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