Category Archives: Hot Topics

Between a rock and a hard place: breaking into private law firms

March 28, 2011 by Amy Schwarzenbach

Law students and recent law graduates are facing a job market in an industry that is undergoing dramatic change. First, law firms are being pressured by corporate clients not to bill for junior associates’ time as a cost control measure. … Continue reading »

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Woman Jailed for Inappropriate Dress in Court

August 24, 2010 by Heather Gattuso Lambert

A state judge in Jefferson Parish sentenced a Kenner woman to 10 days in jail Thursday because she was in court with low-riding pants that revealed her underwear and, according to one witness, a bit more. Kimberly Senette, 23, remained … Continue reading »

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Texting v. calling and how it applies to looking for a job

August 12, 2010 by Amy Schwarzenbach

Since I began working as a Career Counselor over six years ago, I have encountered many law students who abhor, or at least dislike, the suggestion that they pick up the phone and call prospective employers to　follow-up on an application, … Continue reading »

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Class of 2009 Employment Statistics

June 8, 2010 by Amy Schwarzenbach

Last month NALP released its annual law graduate employment report. The 88.3% employment rate for the Class of 2009 — measured as of 2/15/10, is higher than many expected and masks job market weaknesses including a higher percentage of this … Continue reading »

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If you don’t know where you are going….

June 8, 2010 by Amy Schwarzenbach

…you’ll end up somewhere else. Sometimes I meet job seekers who resist the suggestion to create a plan for their job search. Is it because they think if they don’t make a plan then the plan can’t fail? Well, by purposefully … Continue reading »

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NALP Research

October 9, 2009 by Pam Occhipinti

The National Association for Legal Professionals (NALP) is the premier resource for information on legal employment and recruiting (www.nalp.org). Analysts of data sources such as the Employment Report and Salary Survey, the Associate Salary Survey, the NALP Directory of Legal … Continue reading »

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Networking is Hot

October 9, 2009 by Amy Schwarzenbach

That’s right, when the economy gets cold, networking becomes more important than ever. Even when the economy is good, networking is the primary means attorneys hear of and obtain new jobs. Why is that you ask? It is because the … Continue reading »

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