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Legal Careers Blog November 2007 Archive

By Sally Kane, About.com Guide to Legal Careers

How To Effectively Bill Your Time

Sunday November 25, 2007
A recent Wall Street Journal blog reports a disturbingly high rate of billing abuse. A professor at Samford University who specializes in billing ethics polled attorneys across the country ... Read More

The Demand for Law Firm Administrators Is Growing

Monday November 19, 2007
As law firms expand and become increasingly complex, the need for talented law firm managers is also growing. Law firm managers (also called legal administrators) handle a wide ... Read More

The Legal Industry is Expanding

Thursday November 15, 2007
If you are considering a career in the legal industry, now is a great time to jump in. The legal industry experienced its largest expansion since 2001, according to ... Read More

Top Legal Employment Websites

Sunday November 11, 2007
One of the easiest ways to locate current job openings is through on-line employment boards and job listings. According to Hitwise, an online intelligence service that monitors Internet usage ... Read More

The Lowdown on Legal Internships

Friday November 9, 2007
Internships are a great way to gain legal experience, make contacts in the field and refine your legal skills. For many students, participating in an internship, externship or legal ... Read More

Hot Jobs in Law Enforcement

Thursday November 8, 2007
The law enforcement field is thriving. Rising crime rates, threats to homeland security and a surge in cyber-crime have fueled the demand for a broad range of talented law enforcement ... Read More

Law School – Frequently Asked Questions

Wednesday November 7, 2007
Are you considering law school? Now is a great time to apply. Law schools across the country have reported a two-year decline in the number of applications, according ... Read More

Paralegal Programs and Education

Tuesday November 6, 2007
Although paralegal regulation is a hot topic of debate, the profession is presently not regulated and individuals holding the title “paralegal” or “legal assistant” are not required by law to ... Read More

Lawyer Career Profile

Monday November 5, 2007
Are you considering a career as a lawyer? Employment prospects for law students and lawyers are high, according to a recent article by Monster.com entitled “Law Hiring Outlook 2007: ... Read More

How To Ask for A Raise

Sunday November 4, 2007
Do you believe you deserve a pay raise? The key to negotiating a raise is research, preparation and the right attitude. Empower yourself with knowledge of your market worth, ... Read More

Legal Nurse Consulting

Saturday November 3, 2007
Considering a career in legal nurse consulting? Legal nurse consultants review and analyze medical records, advise attorneys on the medical-legal aspects of a matter and testify at trial as ... Read More

Legal Process Offshoring

Thursday November 1, 2007
Think competition is stiff in the United States legal job market? Now U.S. lawyers, paralegals, secretaries and other legal staff must also compete with cut-rate legal employees in India ... Read More

6 Ways to Gain Legal Work Experience

Thursday November 1, 2007
In today’s legal market, one of the keys to finding a job is relevant work experience. Cost-conscious employers seek experienced professionals who can hit the ground running. ... Read More
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