The lure of the startup forces firms to compete; some offer young attorneys not only higher salaries, but more appealing work environments
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Issues regarding career changes by young attorneys to start-up companies in the high-technology field are discussed. Young lawyers are attracted by many things, including the labor shortage in a field with effective use for their verbal and analytical skills and the possibility of rapid wealth through stock options in these companies.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2000
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How to sell yourself successfully for the job you want; dream jobs for beginners are few, but you can maximize your chances with preparation
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Successful career development for the new lawyer is discussed. , and involves deciding which legal skills these just-graduated lawyers prefer to use. A checklist is given, and even includes nontraditional jobs for lawyers and ways to create the best resume.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2000
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Living on the edge; growth slows, layoffs begin and salaries are flat. Soon, it may get even worse
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The National Law Journal's 2001 survey of the 250 largest US law firms showing a slowing the first slowing of law firm growth since 1993 is discussed. Layoffs have begun and raises started to disappear.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2001
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