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Bar reciprocity—also known as admission on motion—is a critical consideration for attorneys planning to relocate, expand their practice across state lines, or pursue new career opportunities in different jurisdictions. Understanding which states offer reciprocity and which do not can significant....

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Is it mandatory to pass the CA bar to practice in CA?

Question:I am contemplating a move to California but have heard that most law firms require attorneys to be members of t....

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How to Interview in a Different City without Risking Your Current Job

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion:I am an associate with a top fir....

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What Do You Need to Know If You Are Planning a Move to the West Coast?

Question:How difficult is it to transition to the West Coast legal market from another region of the country? Is it impe....

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Texas Lawyer Planning Midwest Move Seeks Info on Rules Regarding Being Waived In

Question:I am currently practicing law in Texas, and while I like aspects of my current job, my wife and I have decided ....

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Unemployed Lawyer Planning to Move Out-of-state Unsure About Bar Issues

Question:I am a second-year associate and was laid off from my job in March 2009. Since then, I have focused my time on ....

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Is It Important to Have Ties to the Region?

Question:I currently live on the East Coast and will be traveling to Los Angeles for an interview next week. I have hear....

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Geography and the Job Search

It is easy for attorneys to conclude that today's legal market sucks. There has been a pandemic of layoffs, sending cou....

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Job-Search Tips for Out-of-Town Candidates

For attorneys in private practice who wish to relocate from one part of the country to another, the process of finding a....

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How to Survive and Thrive during an Unplanned Relocation to Join a Future Spouse

Many junior attorneys work incredibly hard for four years to get top grades at first-tier law schools, work on law revie....

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Planning to Relocate to Australia

QuestionI am a fourth year lawyer who is considering working overseas or possibly in Australia. What are the kinds of ch....

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Small Town Lawyer Wants to Move to New York

QuestionI am from Akron, OH, but I'd love to work in New York or Los Angeles. Do big-city firms only hire those whose pa....

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Litigator from Boston With Roots in San Francisco Wants to Move Back Home

QuestionI'm a litigator living in Boston and work at a large firm. I'm unhappy with my current firm environment, and I w....

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