Above The Law

MAY 27, 2025

Reimagining Legal Education: What Stays, What Goes The skills gap isnt just a problem for law studentsits an issue at every stage of a legal career. These can be learned on the job when relevant. Showing Up: A Skill for All Stages of Your Career Sams advice for lawyers at any career stage is deceptively simple: Show up.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 14, 2022

Michelle Banks took a huge leap early in her career when she accepted an assignment in Tokyo as the only woman lawyer in a company’s legal department. Michelle Banks: I was inspired to become a lawyer after interviewing my next-door neighbor, a practicing lawyer, for an elementary school assignment about potential careers.

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The Estrin Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Avoid these common mistakes & increase your chances getting job offer! Recruiters can be your best friend because not only do they know where the jobs are, they have intimate details of the firm that you would never know by answering an ad on a job board. You use the wrong grammar i.e., in past jobs.

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Above The Law

APRIL 21, 2025

Tom addressed common concerns head-on: Fear of Job Loss. AI isnt taking jobs away; its augmenting roles, Tom reassured. Olga embraces legal innovation and had dedicated her career to improving and shaping the future of law. AI is how law firms can meet –and exceed — those expectations. Data Privacy Concerns.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 24, 2022

We’re going through a “great reassessment” as lawyers evaluate their job satisfaction, values and ultimate career goals. What’s the difference between a side hustle and a part-time job? Finally, a side hustle can pave the way to your next career or a fulfilling “life after law” plan. What Is a Side Hustle?

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The Estrin Report

MAY 30, 2021

How inability to change can bust your career. And that, my friends, amounts to nothing less than career suicide. Recently, I have been in the midst of career changing drama with a few candidates. Of course, there are many who change easily, and I have seen their careers soar. by Chere B. It’s the great unknown.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

10 Red Hot Flags Not to Take that Job By Chere B. Estrin I once took a job in an AmLaw (top firms in the country) firm. While almost everyone wants to advance, an interview concentrating on where you can go as opposed to the job at hand, causes a full-fledged red alert. You are applying for the interviewer’s job.

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Blackstone Career Institute

APRIL 30, 2025

Honest Jobs provides an online job board for formerly incarcerated individuals to find fair chance employers who are open to hiring individuals with a record. One way to search for these resources is using the Resource Center from Honest Jobs. You can also post on social media to spread awareness.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

DeCuir wrote in his letter to LSU Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott Ballard that his resignation will be effective March 1. He took the job in 2020 and was the first Black attorney to serve as general counsel. The post LSU General Counsel Steps Down To Shift Career Gears appeared first on Above the Law.

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Blackstone Career Institute

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How to Get a Job after Prison After sleeping uncomfortably, operating in fight-or-flight mode, and having your every action monitored by others, you now are responsible to make decisions about how to live your life. Today we’re focusing on securing a job. Keep in mind that many incarcerated individuals have gotten a job after prison.

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The Estrin Report

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Candidates are getting new jobs and firms are filling searches. Candidates simply have the upper hand and there are more jobs than available candidates. This is the job and there are the requirements. How are you going to advance my career? This is the job and these are the requirements. What happens?

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Above The Law

MARCH 17, 2025

“Their job is to wield it for their clients, but for pro se litigants, that power imbalance can feel overwhelming.” Olga embraces legal innovation and had dedicated her career to improving and shaping the future of law. “Lawyers are trained in power,” Sonja noted.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Estrin When contemplating the idea of leaving your current job, it’s essential to meticulously weigh your timing , as it can be just as crucial as the reasons behind your departure. The current job market is robust , affording you the luxury of not having to tolerate an unhealthy firm culture or subpar leadership. By Chere B.

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The Crime Report

MAY 23, 2022

Because of various transportation schedules and the 40-minute commute, Mayo moves quickly and deliberately through her route to avoid long wait times in the cold and prompt arrival to the job. CEO helps formerly incarcerated people gain employment skills and jobs as they return to their communities. Melinda Mack.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Navigating your career as a paralegal can come with its challenges. This paralegal career edition of Ask Me Anything will answer questions from real paralegals who have run into their own roadblocks. The firm I work for only offers attorneys training on the job. Here’s why career security is important. It’s a shame.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 12, 2023

I figured he was one of the best to help me discern whether I was going to have a flood of candidates running from AI or begging me to get them jobs that involved it. Furthermore, I am proud to serve on the boards of several non-profit organizations, using my expertise to impact our communities positively.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 10, 2024

The key to accelerating your career in 2024 is learning eDiscovery and this blog is going to give you a 3-step plan for litigation paralegals to follow to make it happen. I feel so passionate about litigation paralegals learning about eDiscovery because I’ve seen what it can do for litigation paralegals’ careers.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Accenture teamed with the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN to study companies that do an outstanding job of employing and supporting people with disabilities and found that those firms easily outperform their competition. chair of the AAPD board. chair of the AAPD board.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 16, 2023

I want to give you the knowledge I wish I had back when I was a paralegal to help you fast-track your paralegal career. And I’m telling you, one way to fast-track your paralegal career is to exceed that billable hour goal year in and year out. They matter because of your job security and your salary. She’s got job security.

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InHouseBlog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Working with an effective legal recruiter can supercharge your career. Many attorneys believe that finding an in-house counsel job is just as easy as pointing and clicking on job boards. Well, that is a truism that informs your legal career search just as much as any other endeavor.

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LawVu

OCTOBER 28, 2024

And because their structure and size can vary significantly, there is potential for a wide range of in-house legal job titles. Key job roles for in-house legal There are a number of key job titles that can exist within an in-house legal team. Just as no two businesses are identical, neither are any two in-house legal teams.

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The Estrin Report

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Neither will anger, depression, anxiety, revenge, walking off the job, or leaving thumb tacks on your bosses’ chair. Expand Your Skill Set Like a Superhero: Look at job descriptions and think, “What more can I bring to the table?” Get a Mentor – They’re Like Yoda, but for Your Career: Don’t be shy.

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SimplyLawJobs

JANUARY 18, 2022

Simply Law, the leading job board for the legal industry, and TopCV, the world’s leading CV?writing writing service have partnered to support candidates in getting hired faster with a job-winning CV. . TopCV – “Your CV is one of your most important career tools. Search all legal jobs. Browse jobs.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

As the professional body for Legal Secretaries and PAs, we enable people to have rewarding careers in law throughout the UK and overseas. Whether you would like to become a Legal Secretary or you want to advance your Legal Secretary career, we are dedicated to your career every step of the way. What is the law conversion course?

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The Estrin Report

MAY 30, 2021

How inability to change can bust your career. And that, my friends, amounts to nothing less than career suicide. Recently, I have been in the midst of career changing drama with a few candidates. Of course, there are many who change easily, and I have seen their careers soar. by Chere B. It’s the great unknown.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In a 5-4 decision delivered by Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Wednesday, the US Supreme Court held that a refusal by the US Railroad Retirement Board to reopen a prior benefits determination is subject to judicial review. As a former carpenter and assistant foreman, Salinas suffered two serious injuries on the job.

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SimplyLawJobs

JANUARY 26, 2022

Elizabeth kindly shared why she chose to pursue a career in the industry, how she secured her role, and tips for aspiring legal professionals. Why did you pursue a career in the legal industry? Search the latest Solicitor jobs. Browse jobs. Can you detail the path you have taken to become a trainee solicitor?

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Blackstone Career Institute

JUNE 27, 2024

Introducing Blackstone Career Center You may have recently completed your career training program through Blackstone. It’s time to look for a job. Navigating the world of job-searching can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Introducing Blackstone Career Center , your one-stop shop for all things career-related.

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The Estrin Report

JULY 10, 2024

Chere will explore the historical context of job titles within the legal sector, the effects of this terminology on professional identity, and the potential benefits of moving away from such labels. This change in perspective will enhance job satisfaction and morale and drive the profession towards greater efficiency and innovation.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 27, 2023

How many times have you seen posts on LinkedIn and social media that go something along the lines of, “ I went and got a paralegal certificate, but I can’t get a paralegal job without any experience. How do I land my first paralegal job?”? Jessie is a board certified trial paralegal in Texas. LEARN MORE Q.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 8, 2023

I gave her specific examples, but I could tell she still wasn’t on board with asking her attorney to pay for it. But doing that as a paralegal could be detrimental to your career! Yeah, so I don’t know if I want to let a Simon & Garfunkel song determine my paralegal career path. Get tips on asking your firm to invest in you.

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InHouseBlog

JANUARY 1, 2022

How To Get an In-House Counsel Job and Related Decision-Making. If you are like many lawyers, at one or more times in your life you will ask yourself a simple question: “How do I get an in-house counsel job?” Or are you enthralled by the veritable plethora of remote legal jobs at top companies? Why leave the house?

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SimplyLawJobs

JANUARY 18, 2022

Simply Law, the leading job board for the legal industry, and TopCV, the world’s leading CV?writing writing service have partnered to support candidates in getting hired faster with a job-winning CV. . TopCV – “Your CV is one of your most important career tools. Search all legal jobs. Browse jobs.

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InHouseBlog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

You’ll interface with non-lawyers at all levels of the organization, from board members and executives to line workers and everyone in between, including salespeople, scientists, engineers, and administrative staff. You must translate from legal jargon and clearly recommend what the company should do as a result of your advice.

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SimplyLawJobs

JANUARY 6, 2021

Simply Law Jobs has released its 2020 Year in Review. The report details how Covid-19 impacted: Jobs in the legal industry. Traffic, applications and jobs posted to Simply Law Jobs. The lives and careers of our jobseekers. The job search and the shift in priorities as a result of the events in 2020.

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SimplyLawJobs

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Like many other applicants seeking paralegal roles, when I began job-hunting I had to understand what set me apart from other candidates. Paralegal job searching . Search the latest Paralegal jobs. Browse jobs. by RoxanneB | Jan 18, 2022 | Careers Advice , CV Advice Simply Law an TopCV announce partnership.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law? Across the board, workers are taken for granted on a daily basis, and even more so when they are injured on the job. Where do you aim to be in the next chapter of your career? Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series.

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