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Attorney at Work’s Gift Guide for Law School Graduates

Attorney at Work

Sadly, our limited-edition classic Attorney at Work coffee mugs are on back order. But don’t worry: The editors have you covered with five great law school graduation gift ideas to celebrate the soon-to-be lawyer. Check out this post from Analog Attorney for some great “go bag” ideas.

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Presenter’s Paradox: For the Most Effective Attorney Bio, Embrace Science

Attorney at Work

A search for attorney bio tips will get you a river of opinions about a mile wide. Do You Pack Credentials Into an Attorney Bio? A survey by BTI Consulting found that a whopping 91% of corporate clients use attorney bios to research and hire outside counsel. And that high school French probably isn’t it.

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Top Lawyers: Randy Zelin of Cornell University Law School On The 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law

The Estrin Report

In this interview series called “5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law”, we are talking to top lawyers who share what it takes to excel and stand out in your industry. What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law? Did you want to be an attorney “when you grew up”?

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Seven Steps to a More Authentic, Fresher Attorney Bio

Attorney at Work

Nobody sets out to write a boring attorney bio. It’s just so easy to follow the usual attorney bio format and rarely update or change it — unless there’s a big pitch underway or the firm’s website is being redesigned. Too many attorney bios start with the all-too-familiar, “Mr. Seven Steps to a Better Attorney Bio.

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3 Ways to Work Better with Attorneys

Paralegal Bootcamp

Working with attorneys can be challenging. From having the sometimes uncomfortable but necessary conversations to overcoming the obstacle of last-minute requests, here are 3 ways you can start working better with your attorneys. Fast-forward to the night before trial when this attorney asked to see the exhibits.

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US law schools help communities during eviction crisis

JURIST

The White House and the Justice Department announced Friday that 99 law schools across 35 states and Puerto Rico answered the attorney general’s call for action to help communities during the housing and eviction crisis. Please keep working for equal justice for all and stay hopeful.”

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10 Marketing and Business Development Activities Any Attorney Can Complete in ONE Weekend?

Attorney at Work

Attorney business development isn’t easy — especially when you don’t have time to lay the groundwork. Perhaps the easiest and most often overlooked marketing activity for an attorney (or any professional for that matter) is to keep your LinkedIn profile up to date. Update Your LinkedIn Profile (30 Minutes).

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