Well-chosen contract work is a springboard; law firms and companies are overcoming earlier suspicions about 'temps.' (for legal career development)(In Focus: Careers)
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Contract legal work has received wide acceptance and become a basic part of every comprehensive job-search plan. Most such positions are in the corporate market, though small to mid-size firms also offer opportunities. When seeking a position it pays to make clear a willingness to start on a temporary basis, but any work taken that way must fully represent one's abilities. Therefore, clarity and good communications are essential. Contract work is an excellent opportunity to get in the door and learn.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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Finding a good fit: how to choose your firm; there are many ways to tell in advance if a law firm is the right place for you
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Prospective law-firm associates should carefully assess whether the firm treats its associates as potential partners and gives them the help they need to launch a successful career. Important factors include associates' relationships with partners and with each other, an effective mentoring program, clear criteria for making partner, and the equitability and challenge of work and client contact assigned to associates. Most firms will promise much when recruiting, but not all will deliver.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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Marketplace: a regional listing of job prospects for searchers
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A regional analysis of the job market for attorneys is presented. Law firm recruiters rate those areas of the law which are in demand by the firms in their areas and those areas in which hiring is slower. National information is also presented regarding job prospects for in-house counsel positions.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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