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A bridge to career development
LifeBridge Health is one of the country’s most committed employers when it comes to career-development and support for workers, according to a national organization that measures such things. The Baltimore-based […]
Survey: Students want career-oriented universities
Education for education’s sake? Not anymore, according to a recent survey that asked college students to identify the most important characteristics of “the university of the future.” The majority of […]
Networking is not a job search activity
In order to be a good networker, you really need to remember that it’s not all about you.
In-House Interrogatory
A former general counsel has found a new calling. Jack Friedman, who worked for telecommunications and financial companies for 30 years, was laid off at the beginning of the recession […]
Being a lawyer means being the boss
Being a lawyer means being the boss. When I was in law school I remember always hearing the comment that, law school teaches you the law but it does not teach you how to be a lawyer. I still hear that comment from time to time, and obviously there is truth to the statement. I mean for better or for worse there is no class on billing hours.
The J.D. liability
Every once in a while, you’ll apply for a job you know you will absolutely love and someone will look at your resume and ask, “why do we need to hire a lawyer?"
Making the transition to a nonprofit
Five career tips on how to keep the idealism that sent you to law school (or helped you get through it).
Always be looking
You may miss out on chances to do something you’d really enjoy if you aren’t keeping your eyes and ears open.
A primer to starting a career in Annapolis
“So, Nick,” you’re thinking, “why on Earth would I want to work in Annapolis after reading this post?”
What to do at a career crossroads
No matter which path you choose, never be afraid of failure.
Hitting a bullseye from the road less traveled
Some attorneys knew at a young age that they wanted to practice law. Others, like myself, acquired the "esquire" title via the Robert Frost route.
