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What has the new year meant for the legal hiring market? According to this issue's state of the market report, it has meant that a lot of law firms are looking to hire new attorneys. Also in this edition, we explore the effects of the rebounding economy on transactional attorneys, talk about the marketability issues that insurance attorneys face, and discuss how the idea of the "lifestyle" firm has affected the associate job market over the last few years. Additionally: tips on creating a credible legal resume, handling the uncertainty that arises in the interview process, and evaluating job offers.
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STATE OF THE MARKET REPORT
by BCG Recruiting Staff
A flurry of hiring activity at the beginning of 2004 -- particularly a national need for real estate attorneys -- has our recruiters excited about the changes that the legal market is currently experiencing. Read what practice areas are hot and where as our recruiters from all over the country report on the state of their regions.
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The Rebounding US Economy's Effect on the Transactional Legal Market |
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by Eamonn Markham, Esq.
Transactional attorneys were the hardest hit when the economy went south, but with hopeful economic forecasts for the new year, the market, recruiters say, may be looking up.
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Is "Lifestyle" the New Black? |
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by Carey Bertolet, Esq.
As firms begin to renew hiring initiatives, a new vernacular describing firms must take hold - one that places less emphasis on extremes.
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The Marketability of Insurance Lawyers to Law Firms |
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by Jennifer McKee, Esq.
There are two different kind of insurance attorneys - insurance defense and insurance coverage. A former insurance attorney explains the difference between the two and what that means for an insurance attorney's job search.
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Uncertainty in the Interview Process |
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by James Fant
Job interviews tend to elicit many emotions from the interviewee -- but rarely is certainty one of them. While everyone experiences at least some level of insecurity during the interview process, not allowing yourself to totally succumb to it is important to the success of your job search -- and to your sanity.
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Evaluating An Offer: Some Factors to Consider |
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by Vanessa Alvarez, Esq.
Even though a period of unemployment or a long job search can make any job offer attractive, it is important to evaluate the opportunity you are being offered before rushing into it.
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Tips for Drafting A Successful Legal Resume |
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by Lisa Orlandi, Esq.
Your resume is the first impression you will make on an employer. One of our recruiters offers some advice to ensure that the impression you make is the right one.
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Morrison & Foerster
by Joann Chang
If you value quality of life and a diverse workplace environment above all else in your job search, look no further than San Francisco's Morrison & Foerster.
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