Addresses the realities of law firm practice, especially in large firms, and gives pre-law students, law students, and new attorneys a realistic view of the opportunities and challenges most often encountered by women lawyers. Full of helpful advice from attorneys, judges, law school career counselors and law firm managing partners with wide and varied experiences, this will be an invaluable resource to any woman planning a career in the law.

A guide to finding the high road from the big city to the small town practice.

This guide provides the nature of day-to-day practice within a broad spectrum of law specialties. Features descriptions of practice areas most frequently cited in NALP's National Directory of Legal Employers.

Explains the features of effective communication that are the foundation of a successful practice at all stages of a career - how to build healthy, long-term relationships that will advance one's career; how to create food first impressions; how to understand others and meet their expectations; how to prioritize responsibilities; and how to employ and understanding of others to meet one's own goals. The authors address essential skills that will not only help beginning associates avoid common pitfalls but also help mid-level and senior associates perfect their skills in communicating with colleagues and clients. There's even a chapter on mistakes lateral associates often make.

Shows how to effectively and efficiently market a law practice on the internet. Create a web marketing strategy and use the latest web technology to market a law firm. Also includes Webinars; extranets; wireless devices; qualifying and measuring visitors; and online marketing ethics.

The Author is a Partner at Buffalo's Phillips Lytle Hichcock Blaine & Huber law firm.

A comprehensive resource on the wide array of legal career options. Includes descriptions of 30 major practice areas and incorporates interviews with several attorneys practicing in each area -- 130 attorneys in all, from solo practitioners to attorneys in large firms and government agencies. Two UB Law alums are profiled: Richard Greenberg (appellate) ad Alberto Benitez (immigration).

A guide to practicing "wholesale law", i.e., providing support services (such as research, writing, depositions, pleadings, etc.) to other lawyers.

Based on surveys of more than 1,200 women who work for 77 of the top law firms in the U.S. in major metropolitan areas.

Recounts the experiences of a first-year associate with a large law firm. Diary-style entries accompanied by added commentary describe the day-to-day work of a first-year associate who eventually reaches a decision that life in this large firm is not what he wants to pursue. Book challenges law students to think about their career paths before accepting an offer.

Presents a compilation of articles selected from "Law Practice Management" magazine. Address the essence of being a lawyer; getting and keeping clients; time and case management; effective delegation and supervision; and malpractice prevention/risk management.

For new associates and law students headed toward a career as a litigator, this small guide provides highly readable, to-the-point advice from a law firm insider. The well-designed, quick-read format presents chapters on everything from writing briefs to advice "on couth."

A newly revised collection of easy-to-read helpful hints and strategies. In this book you will find valuable advice on how to develop a professional image; implement a workable marketing plan; write an effective press release; network with ease; develop relationships; advertise selectively and effectively; choose appropriate gifts for clients; line up speaking engagements; promote yourself within your firm; and use email effectively.

This report provides an overview of findings from the second wave of data collection from a 10-year longitudinal study of lawyer careers. After the JD was designed to track the careers of a nationally representative cohort of lawyers admitted to the bar in the year 2000 over the first 10-12 years of the careers. The AJDII report seeks to illuminate the progression of lawyers' careers through roughly seven years in practice and specifically studies issues such as job mobility, career satisfaction, convergence in the career patterns of women and minorities with white males, and indications of continuing inequality by gender. Detailed charts and tables, as well as thoughtful analysis of the issues provide new insight into many management and career matters.

This report documents the initial findings from the first wave of a 10-year longitudinal study of lawyer careers. The report provides data on the Class of 2000 related to their work experiences, mobility, satisfaction and the dimensions of satisfaction, the types of work associates do, their compensation, and other variables. Detailed charts and tables, as well as thoughtful analysis of the issues provide new insight into many management and career issues.

Ideal starting point for lawyers preparing for trial. From accident investigation to medical chart review to legal videography, the directory gives you instant access to information about thousands of experts, consultants, and litigation support professionals who can help you in building your strongest case.

This succinct paperback will fill a major information void for students and recent graduates who are interested in a legal career outside the typical large, corporate law firm. Beyond the Big Firm offers more than 30 compelling profiles of lawyers who have chosen to follow nontraditional legal careers, in a wide range of subject areas, practice settings, and types of work.

This distinctive book explores the many possibilities open to law school graduates interested in "alternative" career choices.

- the editors of this engaging compilation are long-time public interest lawyers; the actual authors of the profiles are primarily students who capture the personalities of - the subjects in a way that is sure to resonate with the audience because they share - the same questions about career choices
- the subjects of the profiles have been out of law school 10-15 years, they represent 18 law schools, and they work in 15 states
- the lawyers profiled have jobs in governments, nonprofits, and small private firms; both civil and criminal law practice are covered, including prosecutors and defense counsel
- some of the fields that the lawyers work in include civil rights, civil liberties, immigration, personal injury, and human rights

In addition to the fascinating profiles, special features include:

- a special resources chapter to help students determine and follow their career choice
- a final chapter with mini-profiles of 3 lawyers who are not practicing law, but for whom their legal training is vital to their work
- short essays by current and former Stanford Law School deans Larry Kramer and Kathleen Sullivan

The new edition adds – new advice from experts "In Their Own Words" on breaking into the small firm market in Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, DC; new sidebars on what to expect of the small firm interview; how to avoid the "inerasable resume glitch"; and how student blogs could have unexpected impacts on job searches; new sample resumes, cover letters, and sample e-mail correspondence; and an updated resources section. The 1st Edition provides you the ins and outs of working in a small firm environment. Offers information about understanding the small firm market, approaching firms effectively, negotiating salary and benefits, and succeeding as a small firm lawyer. Interviews with small firm practitioners, law school career services directors and bar association professionals provide advice from the experts.

What every lawyer and law firm needs to know about temporary legal services. Freelance lawyering is the fastest growing segment in the legal profession. This new edition has the latest on rate-selling, state and local ethical opinions, malpractice liability, and contains sample freelance contracts.

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching series. Examines how well law schools meet the challenge of linking the interests of educators with the needs of lawyers and the members of the public the profession is pledge to serve – civil professionalism. The book is based on extensive field research at a wide variety of law schools in the US and Canada that involved observations and interviews with faculty, students and administrators. The book presents a detailed picture of how law school goes about its great work of transforming students into professionals and probes the gaps and the unintended consequences of key aspects of the law school experience. Offers an important and timely set of recommendations for improving the professional education of lawyers that will help to transform how lawyers are being prepared, practically and ethically, to play a vital and beneficial role, both professionally and in their communities.

Based on the results of focus groups held nationwide as well as additional research, this guide offers information about institutional and individual approaches that can help women lawyers progress into positions of power and leadership at law firms and corporations. The "tried and true" tips are specific and solid suggestions based on successful strategies of senior women lawyers, managing partners, general counsel and rainmakers. Particularly helpful to women who are just starting their careers (or aspiring to start their careers) in mid-sized or large law firms.

Based on years of research and hundreds of interviews with women lawyers, this book focuses on institutional impediments and challenges to women's success in the practice of law. The author addresses numerous aspects of law firm life, including firm management, the assignment process, billable hour demands, business generation, compensation, mentoring, attrition, and work/family issues. Recommendations for change are also featured; including concrete actions law firms can take to enable women to take their rightful place as equals in the legal profession. While the focus is on women, many of these actions may benefit all of a firm's lawyers.

This Nutshell Series book addresses fundamental lawyering skills such as research, analysis, writing, oral communication, managing assignments, supervising, working with support staff, and putting feedback to good use. In addition, it emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, effective interpersonal relationships, professionalism, conflict and stress management, and the awareness of generational differences in the workplace. Also, offers practical advice for building a successful career (such as maximizing the law school experience, creating a career plan, assessing a job offer, negotiating salaries, money management, and work-life balance). The numerous real-life situations described in the book keep its text engaging and down to earth.

This book offers practical tips to assist law students and younger associates in their transition from law school to the law firm, in an easy-to-read format. Also includes a bonus chapter exclusively for summer associates.

This pamphlet addresses the choice of a small firm career; job search strategies; characteristics valued by small firms; resumes, cover letters and interviews; and decision making. It also includes a good section on informational interviewing.

Lists 21 Rules of Law Office Life that will help make the difference to your success in the law: surviving your first years as an attorney and making partner.

This is two books in one. Part I focuses on the needs of legal employers, providing solutions for the changes facing the legal industry. These include the threat to the billable hour, the rise of new models of practice, the morphing of large law firms, the development of talent management strategies, and the creation of work/life and women-friendly employment settings. Part II is directed to lawyers and law students and provides a roadmap for how to navigate today's changing legal environment.

This new manual on surviving and thriving in the legal profession even during an economic downturn distills the advice and information he offers his career transition counseling clients. Includes tips on job hunting, resume building, and interviewing. Addresses which practice areas will be going strong no matter how the economy fares; what kind of education and expertise one will need to impress future employers; whom to talk to about breaking into a new field; how to develop a business plan for a solo practice; what opportunities exist for law graduates outside the legal practice; and whether the number of positions in these fields will hold steady or even grow.

This 32-page booklet offers an overview of the process of working with a legal search consultant. Begins by discussing how to know when it's time to call for help and then addresses how to select search consultants, management of the relationship (including a sample contact), and the law firm's responsibilities in the relationship. The emphasis is on cultivating a core group of quality search consultants who are educated to the law firm's culture and hiring criteria and can be turn to as needs arise. This booklet is useful both for those who are new to working with consultants (who will gain tips on how to select search consultants and on what can reasonably be expected) and for more experienced professionals who are re-evaluating their relationships with search consultants (and who will benefit from pointers on getting the most from the time, energy and law firm dollars invested in these relationships).

This brochure is a crucial resource on a difficult hot topic - how to negotiate salary and other benefits with small firms. Students are hesitant to negotiate out of fear of angering the employer, and comparative information on salaries is often hard to come by. Correctly points out that negotiating is part of what small employers do and they expect to negotiate with new hires. Encourages new lawyers, who may be disappointed at the lower salaries offered by some small firms, to think long-term.

Provides statistics on lateral and entry-level hiring trends, associate billable hour requirements, and law firm leveraging and partner/associate ratios. Previous additions available (1999, 2000, 2002, 2004).

Hodgson Russ LLP, sponsors this program - "People in Practice" -- to help students learn more about the practice of law and the people who practice it. They invite attorneys from diverse backgrounds and practices to share their experiences from their most interesting cases and clients, offer advice on finding mentors and talk about developing their practices.

It's not easy to decide to become a solo practitioner right out of law school or soon afterward. This book is addressed particularly to law students and relatively recent law graduates who are contemplating that decision. The author begins by addressing the decision to go solo (through chapters on reasons to solo, making the decision, and soloing out of law school). She then steps readers through the process of getting started, selecting a practice area, dealing with clients, dealing with the business side of practice, marketing and growing a practice, and outsourcing. The appendices offer a wealth of additional helpful resources as well as providing how-to's on writing a business plan and creating a sample forms library.

Offers in-depth salary analysis for the most recent graduating class. Salary information is presented by city, by state, by law firm size, by employment type (including public sector as well as private sector employment), and by "buying power." Previous class years also available.

This book examines the causes of dissatisfaction among lawyers, and then charts possible paths to happier and more fulfilling careers in law.

What is the future of women in the legal industry? How will women succeed in their legal careers? Vault spoke to over 100 women who have attained leadership positions in the legal industry, both at top law firms and at important companies and organizations. These legal women leaders share their knowledge and insights about succeeding in the legal profession, the past and future of the law, balancing work life and home life, and more.

Humorous and practical, this book is a quick read that is very useful for both law students and lawyers. A collection of essays that cover all aspects of the litigation process in an accessible way. Provides an accurate big picture perspective as well as specific tips for litigation success. Topics addressed include the secrets of a good deposition, the importance of witness motive, how to find real experts, the dangers of e-mail, the Tao of settlement, selecting a jury, courthouse demeanor, and what verdicts teach.

Vault interviewed managing partners and chairmen at nearly 100 of America's top law firms. These leaders offer their hard-earned wisdom about legal careers and life as an attorney. They offer advice on succeeding as a lawyer; tips on balancing work and life; and insights on the future of the law industry.

This book offers in-depth advice on how women can make the most of their personal strengths, build critical alliances, and overcome the obstacles in the way of achieving leadership goals. Also a tremendous reference for law firm administrators, providing insights into the nature of law firm leadership, factors affecting women, and types of strategies most likely to open the door to law firm leadership for women.