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TOP IDEA: Nicole Bienfang One of my business mentors is releasing his new book. To celebrate you can read the first chapter for FREE here: http://pumpkinplan.com/ To pre-order the book go here: http://astore.amazon.com/chicago06e-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=21

21 hours ago from Brazen Bloggers, Future Leaders, Internet Marketers and Legally Speaking2 more

 
Brigid Rice Attention San Diego area Legal Professionals: Free Networking event for Solo & Small Firm Attorneys and Law Students on 2/29! Register at: www.x10bd.com

15 weeks ago from Legally Speaking

 
Ryan Pratt Is law school worth 100k?

21 weeks ago from Legally Speaking

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Lucas Munoz: a) 100k? More like 150k-200k unless you're going to a place that offers in-state tuition or you get substantial scholarships.
b) the answer is ...Morea) 100k? More like 150k-200k unless you're going to a place that offers in-state tuition or you get substantial scholarships.
b) the answer is going to depend on many variables including your opportunity cost, and your expected retrun. If you're looking at a T15-20 school, your odds of landing a job worth the cost of law shool is much higher (assuming of course that's what you want to do). There is a lot of noise about this right now. I suggest you start somewhere like here to get a handle on making the beginning economic inquiries for your situation.

http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1957139
21 weeks ago
Ryan Pratt: Lucas, thank you for your post. The cost should be around 100k for me personally being in the military. I am going to Belmont University in the ...MoreLucas, thank you for your post. The cost should be around 100k for me personally being in the military. I am going to Belmont University in the Fall and want to hear from those who have been in my shoes. Thank you for that article, it was very informative. I am wondering what rank Belmont is going to be. Hopefully it competes with Vanderbilt once it's ABA accredited.
21 weeks ago
 
Alli Gerkman created the group Legally Speaking

154 weeks ago

 
Alli Gerkman 15 more ABA-accredited schools are getting sued by recent graduates who claim the schools misrepresented job placement statistics and violated state consumer protection laws. Will this force change? http://www.lawschooltransparency.com/2011/10/15-more-aba-approved-law-sc...

33 weeks ago from Legally Speaking

 
Alli Gerkman Wow. At 30 law schools, less than 50% of students had a job requiring a law degree within 9 months of graduation. Did you? http://balkin.blogspot.com/2011/09/sobering-numbers-law-graduates-who-do...

35 weeks ago from Legally Speaking

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Edward Antrobus: My best friend went to law school. He had a clerkship lined up right after graduating. Did another clerkship after that which he is just finishing ...MoreMy best friend went to law school. He had a clerkship lined up right after graduating. Did another clerkship after that which he is just finishing up. Then he's moving to DC to work for the DOJ. So yeah, he did.

That said, he told me that the legal profession was impacted by the recession way more than most people realize. So it's no surprise that a large number of law school graduates are struggling for work.
35 weeks ago
Nicole Bienfang: It is struggling Edward, but not the law firms I work with! Besides that though consider we were in the Gold Rush would you want to be the guy ...MoreIt is struggling Edward, but not the law firms I work with! Besides that though consider we were in the Gold Rush would you want to be the guy panning for gold or the guy selling the shovels? I'm not a lawyer, I don't carry that degree, but I do sell the "shovels" when it comes to people needing legal advice!Alli send all your unemployed law school buds my way, I'll hook em up!
35 weeks ago
 
Yirenia Rodriguez My job search is not going well. I have applied for several jobs in Port Saint Lucie, FL, with no success. I need to relocate there from Miami. any suggestions, connections, any help really.

35 weeks ago from Legally Speaking

Nicole Bienfang: I've got some side work you might be interested in. PM me and we will see if it's a match.
35 weeks ago
 
Nicole Bienfang Do any of you connect with your clients via soical networking? If you do this should help! http://s.ai/06l

41 weeks ago from Legally Speaking

 
Alli Gerkman Curious if anyone read the recent Room for Debate in NYTimes on how to reform law school... and what you thought about it. http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2011/07/21/the-case-against-law-school

43 weeks ago from Legally Speaking

 
TOP IDEA: Dan Canedo Check out the blog that I am writing/maintaining for a personal injury law firm in South Florida: http://www.floridapersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/. Also, please follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/FLPIAttnyBlog

53 weeks ago from Alternative Legal Careers and Legally Speaking

Nicole Bienfang: If you are a lawyer, but would like more time freedom, while you still help people visit my site:

MoreIf you are a lawyer, but would like more time freedom, while you still help people visit my site:

www.nicolebienfang.com

Click the Business Tab and look under the Creating Opportunity section for more information. Don't forget to watch the 3 videos as well!
47 weeks ago
 
Christie Asselin Hi all- I am going to shop around an article re: new attorneys/law school grads finding second jobs in order to pay down student debt. Any ideas on where to pitch it? I'm thinking websites/online mags. Thank you for suggestions!

50 weeks ago from Legally Speaking

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Megan Atkinson: I second Rebecca's suggestion!
50 weeks ago
Christie Asselin: Thank. Good suggestion. :) Rebecca- thanks for the email info too...
50 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Jessica Silverstein Are you making the BIGGEST mistake in your job search? Read this to see if you know what it is. http://attorneyscounsel.wordpress.com/2011/06/02/are-you-making-the-bigg...

51 weeks ago from Legally Speaking and Young Professional Women (YPW)

Dana Leavy: Totally agree Jessica! The biggest mistake I see job seekers making is not paying attention the quality and communication of their message. It's ...MoreTotally agree Jessica! The biggest mistake I see job seekers making is not paying attention the quality and communication of their message. It's not enough to throw your experience, skills and summary on a resume - you have to clearly communicate to your target audience why you're qualified and what it is you can bring to the table. Good tips - thanks!
51 weeks ago
 
Dan Canedo What are the most effective ways/best resources to learn about/gain expertise in a new legal field (ex: entertainment law) when transitioning from another field (ex: insurance defense)? Researching Supreme Court cases, practice guides, internships, etc? How do you show knowledge of the new field on your resume if you have no prior internships/work experience in that field? Publishing a paper, writing a blog? Thanks everyone!

56 weeks ago from Legally Speaking

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Obi Okere: There are a lot things that you can do. As Regina said informational interviews are a great way to gain information about the area of law that ...MoreThere are a lot things that you can do. As Regina said informational interviews are a great way to gain information about the area of law that you are interested in. It will also give you the opportunity to get advice on how to rebrand your current resume(ex: insurance defense) to to your target industry (ex: entertainment law). You will need to learn the jargon of the field that you interested in and put it in your resume. You can also attend industry meetings to meet other lawyers in the field that you are interested in. You can also take on some pro bono clients or work with an organization such as www.probono.net. I hope that this helps.
56 weeks ago
Dan Canedo: Thank you Jessica and Obi for your helpful tips!
51 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Jessica Silverstein 5 Resume Rules. Check. 5 Cover Letter Errors to Avoid. Check. What's next? See you next week for the 3rd of 4 posts about what NOT to do and some reasons why. For instance, having "5" in the blog titles and only writing 4 posts. http://attorneyscounsel.wordpress.com/2011/05/24/5-cover-letter-errors-t...

52 weeks ago from Legally Speaking, Young Professional Women (YPW) and Resume Feedback1 more

 
TOP IDEA: Jessica Silverstein This is 1st in a series of posts about what NOT to do. As a lawyer I am a big fan of lists. As a resume writer I am a big fan of order and clarity. I try to bring both together, add a bit of levity, and make a potentially boring topic relevant and interesting. http://attorneyscounsel.wordpress.com/2011/05/17/5-resume-dos-and-donts/

53 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists on Twitter, Legally Speaking, Alternative Legal Careers and Resume Feedback2 more

 
Mark E. Smith Hello All. I have just graduated from Kaplan U. with a BS in Paralegal Studies. I am 58 and have a background in banking, real estate, and financial securities. But I am finding it monumentally difficult to break into the field of law... even with all the P'legal jobs that are posted. I invite suggestions or advice. Thanks!

82 weeks ago from Legally Speaking

Mary E. McCullough: Hey, this will sound terrible, but you may have to intern (I know, ouch) first because they won't hire without experience in the legal field. ...MoreHey, this will sound terrible, but you may have to intern (I know, ouch) first because they won't hire without experience in the legal field. I've had two internships and I am getting the experience I need. You might be able to find an internship that is paid. Not many are. Yes.. see it is pretty bad news.
55 weeks ago
 
Palak Hey everyone! Check out this free legal website I just found out about: www.lawqa.com. You can ask attorneys for free legal advice on any concerns you may have! It recently helped me out with a legal concern I had about working with a discriminatory lawyer! Really helpful!

57 weeks ago from Legally Speaking

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Nicole Bienfang: Bob you can always get quality, experienced lawyers to help you with your legal matters via my site: http:nicolebienfang.prepaidlegal.com
57 weeks ago
Palak: The difference between the site stated above and the site I found is that MoreThe difference between the site stated above and the site I found is that www.lawqa.com is a FREE legal resource for any legal questions.
56 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Jessica Silverstein Dream Job? Practice makes perfect! Lawyers and law students who do not want to practice law, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! But, like everything with lawyers, there are conditions before you can have your dream job. Read what one major condition is and how I learned I was officially done practicing law. http://www.beyondhearsay.com/2011/03/22/alternative-legal-careers-and-yo...

60 weeks ago from Legally Speaking, Alternative Legal Careers and Young Professional Women (YPW)1 more

 
Yirenia Rodriguez I have an associates degree in paralegal studies and am in the process of acquiring a bachelors in legal stuides. I have been employed as a Judicial Assistant in a Tribal Court for the past year. I am looking to move within the next couple of months to St. Lucie County, Florida, but am having a difficult time finding employment. Any suggestions/assistance?

60 weeks ago from Legally Speaking

Nicole Bienfang: Become and Independent Associate with my business! There are plenty of people from your field even lawyers who have quit or had job changes that ...MoreBecome and Independent Associate with my business! There are plenty of people from your field even lawyers who have quit or had job changes that lead them to working with us. Stop looking for work and and work for yourself with your background I see you being very successful.
For more info: www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/nicolebienfang
Feel free to private message me as well.
60 weeks ago
 
wendy aron Have you ever decided to hate a boss based on his or her movie preferences? One of my favorite Indie films of all times was "LIttle Miss Sunshine," and when my boss announced she hated it, I had a vendetta against her for the rest of my time at that particularly company. It did not serve me well. How about you?

61 weeks ago from What I Wish I Knew Then, Professional Writers and Editors, Creatively Inspired and Legally Speaking2 more

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Mozart: This is hilarious!
61 weeks ago
V. Holman: This is why I became a fan of JRandom....LMBOOOOOOOOOO!!
61 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Jessica Silverstein Are you a TRAILBLAZER? Start your own business, learn from those who came before you, but whatever you do, be home for dinner with your family. Read what some trailblazing women had to say. http://attorneyscounsel.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/do-you-blaze-your-own-t...

62 weeks ago from Legally Speaking, Young Professional Women (YPW) and Entrepreneurs1 more

 
Alli Gerkman Ignite Law 2 is set for April 10 at 7:30pm the night before the ABA Tech Show kicks off this year in Chicago! Promises to be lots of fun--anyone else going? http://www.ignitelaw.com/

63 weeks ago from Legally Speaking

 
TOP IDEA: Jessica Silverstein What path will you take? What do you want to be when you grow up? A LAWYER? A lawyer who does not practice law? See how I answered those questions in my own career and how I can help you as well. http://attorneyscounsel.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/what-do-you-want-to-be/

64 weeks ago from Resume Feedback, Legally Speaking, Alternative Legal Careers and Young Professional Women (YPW)2 more

Nicole Bienfang: Cheers to making it all up as we go along! Ever since the age of 8 I knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur, and ever since the age of 8 I knew I ...MoreCheers to making it all up as we go along! Ever since the age of 8 I knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur, and ever since the age of 8 I knew I wanted to help people. How I was going to do both, I had no idea! Now at the age of 24 after many failed business ventures I DO have my own business and I AM helping people everyday with that business...truly rewarding indeed.
To see how I empower people by putting the law in the palm of their hands with a simple phone call check out my website: www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/nicolebienfang
64 weeks ago
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