Being charged with homicide is a life changing event, regardless of whether one is ultimately found innocent or guilty. The possibility of the death penalty is by far one of the most traumatic realizations for those charged with murder. Becoming an attorney who represents those charged with homicide is never done without a lot of consideration and perhaps even a bit of soul searching. Navigating the legal waters that include evidence gathering, locating and interviewing witnesses, and of course, interpreting the law, is crucial and often, makes all the difference in a jury’s decision, therefore, it stands to reason criminal attorneys make their decisions for this specialty only after they’ve considered the responsibilities they have to their clients.

A passion for the law is what propels attorneys in this particular specialty. Dedication for righting the wrongs in our society, commitment to representing their clients fairly and faith in the legal system as a whole is a must for any attorney considering criminal law. The legalities associated with murder charges can be overwhelming, which only reiterates the need for dedicated legal representation. Events often unfold quickly in a courtroom where judges, district attorneys and lawyers negotiate charges, bail and other details associated with any particular criminal case. Let’s face, there are few things, if any, that are more devastating than being charged with homicide. Still, many lawyers dedicate themselves to fighting for those charged with murder or, perhaps, dedicate themselves to working for a district attorney who is as committed to fighting for the victims.

Charges such as these affect more than just the accused. There are families that are devastated and forever changed, mothers who want to help by providing less than honest information, wives, mistresses or husbands who have revenge in mind and children of both the accused and the victim. The accused will lie; the innocent will lie – all in an effort of finding justice. And it’s never wrapped up nicely in forty two minutes, there is no Jack McCoy to save the day and there will be days when criminal lawyers question their decisions in choosing a law career and will ask themselves, “I sacrificed all those years and for what?” A. Harrison Barnes, attorney and founder of LawCrossing.com says, “It’s only natural”.

Homicide trials are usually extensive and at times, unpredictable. Ninety seven percent of those charged with serious felonies, including manslaughter and murder, have no idea of what to expect from one court hearing to another. This is why lawyers must remain focused, ethical and even compassionate. Regardless of what you decide, you are sure to find the right position at LawCrossing.com. There are no advertisements, legal jobs are aggregated from sources around the country other job boards simply don’t have access to. A. Harrison Barnes created LawCrossing.com and its sister sites, such as LegalAuthority.com, in an effort to serve his fellow legal minds as they define their career paths. Be sure to take advantage of LawCrossing.com’s resume service too. The professionals can help ensure your resume is flawless and can draft a cover letter that will have you in demand.

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With the recent mortgage embarrassment over the past three years, many lawyers are wondering if they should make the change and focus their efforts to the ever-growing area of real estate law. There are many legalities and areas of expertise these lawyers benefit from in this particular field. Closing attorneys are present during a home mortgage or refinancing loan closing and ensure all the necessary paperwork is signed and gathered, while other attorneys work to serve foreclosure notices for lenders and banks. Still other attorneys represent clients who entered into a fraudulent contract; with the high number of lawsuits currently on court dockets, it’s clear there are many homeowners who bought their homes without being aware of the scam that was being pulled on them and these lawyers are in demand.

Other specific scenarios include battles over possessions and land uses, landlord and tenant issues and the appraisal process that determines a land’s value. Even imminent domain issues are decided in this particular area of law. There are compliance laws for each state that must be adhered to as well. Oil and natural gas arguments can provide lucrative relationships for those who work for the major oil companies; however, it should be noted most of these companies are represented by the larger law firms.

Deciding on a legal career is not an easy decision, but focusing in on one area of practice, such as real estate, can be difficult on an entirely new level. A. Harrison Barnes believes working with a recruiter can provide valuable insight as you move towards narrowing your options. It’s important to decide which factors are most important for you and further, you must also consider the sometimes low salaries that accompany these areas of expertise. Once you’ve made the decision to transition, you’ll want to update your resume before you ever respond to any job opening. LawCrossing.com offers a valuable and award winning site that allows lawyers and others in the legal field to have their resumes updated by a team of professional writers who have extensive experience. Further, clients are also afforded thousands of jobs the competitors do not offer. Our clients’ access to these jobs have resulted in more legal job placements than any other site. Part of this reason is due to its focus being on the lawyers who are searching for legal careers and less on the advertising dollars other sites are concerned with.

So what else must you keep in mind? A. Harrison Barnes says one of your biggest priorities is to ensure you’re a good fit with the firm you’re interviewing with. If you’re considering branching out on your own, be sure to check the area so that you know if there’s enough business in the real estate sector to sustain you. Nearly 73% of all lawyers in the U.S. are in a private practice and most have only one attorney on staff. This also means you don’t have to limit your area of expertise to just real estate, but because it can be time consuming, you might wish to maintain the vast majority of billable hours to only one area.

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In January, 2010, former presidential candidate John Edwards finally owned to up to fathering a former campaign worker’s child. This, of course, after years of denying it and a DNA test that was never revealed to the public. Edwards released a statement to NBC news, “I am Quinn’s father….it was wrong for me to ever deny she was my daughter and hopefully one day, when she understands, she will forgive me.”

This latest scandal brings to light the importance of family law attorneys. A. Harrison Barnes, career coach and founder of LawCrossing.com, says family law practices in this country have seen an increase in paternity suits over the years. This is partially due to advanced DNA testing that allows definitive answers to the question, “Who’s the daddy?” Not surprising, there are many legal jobs on Barnes’ LawCrossing.com from legal firms across the country that handle paternity cases, child support cases and other family law issues.

Family law is an excellent specialty for new law students to consider, according to A. Harrison Barnes. Factor in human nature, tensions that generally run high and ideally, new bonds that are made as the result of some DNA test results, and these young attorneys are able to gain a skill set that just can’t be found in the college classrooms. It serves them well throughout their careers, regardless of whether or not they stay in family law or go on to build their law careers in other specialty areas.

It’s this mindset that drives the LawCrossing.com philosophy – to show job applicants every job opportunity available and allow the applicant to decide for himself. A. Harrison Barnes built this award winning site based on these beliefs – and they’ve proven to not only work, but also raise the bar for others. For Barnes, it’s all about empowering ourselves to achieve our “highest aspirations”.

What ultimately happens in the Edwards case remains to be seen; however, Fox News is reporting he has separated from his wife, Elizabeth. Unfortunately, it appears divorce is in the cards for Edwards due to his extramarital affair that resulted in the birth of this child, who’s now three years old. It most likely also means an end to any hope he might have had for another run at the U.S. presidency in the future. His decision to lie and bribe another campaign official, also married, into claiming paternity, has cost him far more than a political career. His background in law should have served to remind him secrets of this magnitude are impossible to keep and eventually are exposed. Whoever his legal counsel was likely tried to warn him of the repercussions of such a convoluted story. No one can say for sure what his mindset was when he began this circle of deceit, however, it’s clear he has emerged as the true loser. No political career, no wife, no relationship with a daughter he fathered and the loss of trust of not only everyone in his life, but his political supporters as well.

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The recent Haitian earthquake has highlighted the need for caution when donating to charities, says A. Harrison Barnes, attorney and founder of LawCrossing.com. “Because people are so willing to help in financial ways to those victims most in need, this also brings out the worse in human nature”, says Barnes; the worse in human nature being those who set up false charities in an effort to separate people from their money. Consumer protection lawyers are also seeing an increase in the number of clients wishing to recoup some of their losses due to the charity scams.

Unfortunately, scams such as what we’re seeing so many of are all too common during a disaster. Hurricane Katrina’s landfall in August 2005 along the Mississippi and Louisiana gulf coasts also saw an increase in illegal scams. In fact, many attorneys who had recently graduated law school and were considering which areas to specialize in chose this area of law because they were inspired to make a difference. Those lawyers had found their niche and continue to work to protect consumers.

The Federal Bureau of Investigations released guidelines in an attempt to curb the efforts of some of these scammers, “past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions for a charitable organization and/or a good cause” the memo reads. Not surprisingly, law firms across the country are recognizing the need to add to their staffs in their own efforts of making a difference. It’s not only the recent devastating earthquake they’re preparing to address, many recognize an ongoing and permanent need and are raising their staff levels to meet those needs.

LawCrossing.com, as part of its commitment of ensuring all available legal jobs are included in its database, has seen a spike in those career openings for lawyers who can meet the demand. Paralegals and legal secretaries are being sought after, too. Clearly, this is a growing problem in this country as evidenced by the job availabilities. In the meantime, A. Harrison Barnes makes these recommendations to those looking for a way to contribute money to the victims in Haiti:

• Choose an established and respected charity such as the American Red Cross
• Before you send money to a charity, do a quick check with the Better Business Bureau. It only takes a few minutes and can prevent you from losing your hard earned money.
• Avoid responding to unsolicited emails and never click the links provided in those emails.
• Never give out your credit card number to phone solicitors

The FBI goes on to say in its public memo that it began receiving phone calls within hours of the earthquake with reports of suspicious activity. This is significant because it appears scammers patiently stand by, awaiting the next tragedy anywhere in the world.

In the meantime, law firms will continue to seek out experienced attorneys who can make a significant dent in the efforts of scammers around the world. And surely, as evidenced by history, more lawyers will be inspired to focus on protecting consumers from such vicious and illegal activities.

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Employment lawyers routinely handle services such as employee privacy, anti-discrimination policies and even pension and benefit administration; but is there a new trend emerging that includes outsourcing those services provided by employment lawyers? Maybe, says A. Harrison Barnes. It’s not without risks, though. Barnes, a lawyer and career coach, says it’s important to keep the legal bases covered:

• Your employees have rights and as such, efforts must be made to keep that information confidential at all times – even when incorporating outsourced legal services
• It’s important to remain in state compliance when considering an outsourced lawyer
• Because outsourcing usually doesn’t include a local physical address, you’ll need to do your research so that you’re not left vulnerable on any level.

Even with the precautions, there are certain advantages to using outsourced legal avenues. Retainers usually aren’t necessary, which can be quite substantial for smaller businesses. In a time when businesses are looking to cut costs anywhere they can, this is a strong motivator for many.

In 2008, the American Bar Association passed an ethics opinion that allowed American lawyers and law firms to outsource legal work “provided that they adhere to ethic rules on competence, supervision protection of confidential information, reasonable fees and not assisting in unauthorized practice of law.” The Florida Bar Association was the first state that approved outsourcing on a state level. The American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility considered the move a “salutary trend in a global economy” and went so far as to call it a “favorable economic measure”.

So what does this mean for the legal field as a whole, and more specifically, lawyers who are in the job market? A. Harrison Barnes believes it’s indicative of a shift in the way professional services will be offered in the future. LawCrossing.com, one of Barnes’s award winning sites, is already feeling subtle changes in the air. While not overwhelming, there have been legal job openings for lawyers looking to work within a freelance capacity. There are several other valid reasons lawyers find this scenario a good fit, including overhead reductions and the ability to cover several niches within the legal employment arena. One client may need confidentiality agreements written while another is preparing to pursue embezzlement charges against a former employee.

Clearly, there are few, if any, downsides for both lawyers and clients. A. Harrison Barnes says it’s becoming a good fit the more collectively defined outsourcing becomes. When the relevant issues are addressed, businesses can safely move forward with working with their legal representation, even if they’ve never met face to face. LawCrossing.com is an excellent place to start the search for freelance attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries. As this option continues to grow in popularity, it could very well become the preferred method for many, including and especially small business owners in the U.S. Time will tell if this is something that will catch on or if companies prefer the traditional face to face meetings.

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As Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy showed us in 1949′s Adam’s Rib, lawyers married to lawyers can be a challenging notion; indeed, these two nearly found themselves in divorce court – and it was a fictional film! A. Harrison Barnes, attorney, career coach and founder of LawCrossing.com says lawyers are trained in debate, never showing weakness and are sometimes overworked, which as we know, are never good for any marriage. Couple two legal minds in holy matrimony and it’s usually either a recipe for a lifelong blissful union or a major train wreck. Many relationship experts agree there’s no middle ground. Still, those marriages where the justice system plays a role in each spouse’s career aren’t as uncommon as some might think.

Many of us meet our future spouses in college. We bond over shared passions and career goals and let’s face it, we’re pretty convinced at that age we can change the world into a magical wonderland. Ah, the delusions of youth! But what happens when both graduate law school, take their state bar exams and then set out to find their niche in a law firm? What happens when only one spouse is able to find employment? It can create a difficult situation regardless of where a couple is in their relationship.

Approaching it as both a career coach and an attorney, A. Harrison Barnes reminds lawyers the importance of balance. There is always an inner struggle between home life and career, regardless of one’s chosen profession. By keeping priorities straight and not losing sight of the importance of all aspects of one’s life is crucial to finding contentment, not to mention satisfaction in a legal career. Most couples who are both practicing attorneys usually choose different areas of specialties. While one spouse pursues a career in defending those accused of crimes, the other spouse might seek family law.

It’s not uncommon for new graduated lawyers who also happen to be newlyweds to employ the same tools when searching for a legal job. Sites like LawCrossing.com are ideal in these situations because of the many job opportunities across every law specialty. And while many spouses don’t wish to practice law under the same roof, they do find satisfaction in the job hunt as a whole when they’re able to pursue it together, even when one is offered a position before the other. Not only that, but because LawCrossing.com offers other services, such as resume preparations, it can be a less stressful process.

While we all can’t dazzle the silver screen the way Hepburn and Trace did, we can certainly find humor in everyday occurrences of a shared profession. Remember, it’s about balance, respect for other’s decisions and those victories that happen from time to time that allow us to come home and share with our spouses. Two lawyers under the same roof is certainly possible, as thousands of marriages thrive each day. One thing’s for sure – the odds of there ever being a dull moment are minimal.

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Before you decide on choosing the law career, you need to know about the things that are related to the legal profession. You have to know what the legal profession can give you – will it be able to fulfill your basic requirements, will you be able to reach the career goals that you have set for yourself, will it suit your interests and will it allow you to get the lifestyle of your choice? Once you know the answers to all these questions you can decide on choosing the law career.

According to A. Harrison Barnes, the experienced lawyer who owns LawCrossing.com, the legal career is a profession that allows you to choose from varied areas of law practice. You can choose any of the practice area of law – workers’ compensation law, bankruptcy law, labor law, real property law, consumer law, insurance law, business law, criminal law, social security law, tax law, probate law, corporate law, family law and many others – that suits your interests and requirements. The choice completely depends on what you want.

Choosing a practice area allows you to work in the branch of legal profession that you are comfortable in. The legal profession comprises lawyers, judges, legal nurse consultants, legal secretaries, litigation support professionals, jury consultants, court reporters, e-discovery professionals, trial consultants, compliance specialists, paralegals and mediators. You have a variety of options that you can choose from says A. Harrison Barnes.

Once you have determined the law practice area you wish to pursue your legal career in, then you have to decide on the kind of legal environment you are comfortable to work in. There are a variety of options in this area as well. You can join a law firm or work for the government. You can choose to work as a solo practitioner or work in an in-house or may choose a boutique to practice law at. The people in the legal profession also have the choice of joining a non-profit organization if it suits their interests, says A. Harrison Barnes.

The best part of pursuing the legal career is that you will be able to earn good money for yourself and your family, as per the words of A. Harrison Barnes. You will be able to lead a very successful and luxurious lifestyle if you become a lawyer or a judge. The salary of the lawyers working at the largest law firms starts from $150,000 to $180,000 a year. In fact the partners at these law firms earn an average salary of $1.2 million annually.

The legal profession also includes other operatives like mediators, court reporters, legal secretaries, law clerks, contract administrators, magistrates, litigation support professionals, legal nurse consultants, paralegals and other courtroom personnel. The financial incentives for them are quite attractive as well. The more expereinced professionals in these fields earn a salary ranging between $30,000 and $ 100,000 per year. Barnes also adds that the salary of the legal professionals depend mostly on the experience they have, the field of law they are working in, the degrees they have, the law school they have studied from, the practice areas they are in and the geographical locations they are working in.

You should select the area in which you want to function as a legal professional while you are in law school itself. You can start working as an intern with a legal employer. This will give you an idea of what the law practice area is all about – how lawyers and other legal professionals function in that particular legal area.

Expansion in legal career is very easy if done in the right way. You should be at the right place at the right time to expand your legal career. You have to work with a law firm that is expanding. Make sure that the legal job you are in sees more growth than retreats in the business. It is all about utilizing the right opportunities at the right moments. If you are unable to do so you might remain stagnant in your entire legal career and your life, believes Barnes.

After landing a job at a suitable law firm your first priority should contribute to the growth of the business of your firm. Make sure that your contribution is being recognized by the legal employers or else your effort will be of no value. But this should be done very subtly. You must see to it that you don’t give an impression of showing off or belittling others. The greater your contribution to the growth and success of your organization, the higher job security you will have at your firm. Your assistance for the expansion and growth of the company will place you at a better position. This in turn will assist in the growth and success of your own career in law.

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The Greek poet named Ovid coined the famous term narcissism. In the story Narcissus falls in love with his own reflection. On the contrary Echo madly falls in love with Narcissus completely unaware of this fact. Towards the end of the story, Narcissus informs Echo, “I would die before I give you power over me.” Echo responds to this by saying “I give you power over me.” The story does not have a happy ending and at the end of both of them die for they realize that their love for each other is unattainable.

A. Harrison Barnes, the owner of LawCrossing.com says that most of a lot of young associates in the law firms are suffering from Narcissistic Entitlement Syndrome (“NES”). Associates suffering from this disorder cannot find a stable job for themselves. They keep switching from jobs frequently. He says that it is a very serious disorder commonly found affecting at least 10% of the young associates. People with NES think very high of themselves and looks down upon others. This disorder needs to be addressed on time for it can have serious implications on one’s career.

A. Harrison Barnes states that Narcissism can be of two types. Healthy narcissism is beneficial for everyone as they need to be aware of their basic rights and deserve to be treated well by all. Every individual must be proud of his or her achievements. There is a second kind of Narcissism that is unhealthy. People tend to become self obsessed and unknowingly or knowingly violate other people’s rights. Associates with NES tend to fantasize and day dream in excess. They are power hungry and engage themselves in the endless pursuit of success. They are ready to forego anything to reach the top. This often makes them commit mistakes that hurt their legal careers.

The people obsessed with NES are very arrogant because of their inflated sense of ego. These people believe that they occupy a high position in the society and should mingle with only the people who are at their level professionally or otherwise. People with NES expect constant admiration and recognition from the people around them.

The people with NES cannot accept defeat says A. Harrison Barnes. These people nurture intense internal rage when ever criticized, as their egos are very easily hurt. Eventually they tend to isolate themselves from their other associates and look for new opportunity. They also tend to get into verbal arguments with associates or people who give them advice. They are also generally unsympathetic towards feelings or requirements of others.

Effects associated with NES:

A. Harrison Barnes has noted that NES syndrome is very common among the associates with the highest performance levels. These associates are extremely proficient in their work and hence they are more susceptible to NES. He even estimated that over ten percent of the attorneys in their first year of working in the law firms develop NES. This acts as a great impediment in the progress of their carriers.

Attorneys who have received their education from the elite educational institutions also tend to suffer from NES syndrome. Such scholastic environments provide the students with the luxury to choose their desired course work and expect feedback concerning their performance. People with NIS get to study in such high academic environment where he or she can achieve great heights. Such high end goals also fit with the fantasies of the associates with NES.

A. Harrison Barnes says it is easy to identify a person with NES. These people generally believe that they should be given the type of work that they enjoy. They expect an upper hand in every situation and are very calculative in nature. They are extremely manipulative and think that they are always right.

Some of the common traits among the attorneys who have NES:

Given below are some of the common traits displayed by attorneys who suffer from NES.

• A. Harrison Barnes also adds that people afflicted with NES in most of the cases did not have any “real job” before working in the law firm as a first year associate
• They come from protective upper middle class families with their parents having a high academic background
• In most of the cases the associates have completed their education from elite educational institutions
• These people tend to look down upon the associates they work with
• They demand people to recognize them as demigods. They expect every individual around him to recognize his omnipotence, intellectuality, and supreme knowledge
• There are impulsive narcissists who often resort to physical abuse. Again they are verbally abusive narcissists who use emotional abuse for taunting others says A. Harrison Barnes

A. Harrison Barnes says that the personality type of the associates suffering from NES is not well suited for law practice. As a lawyer it is expected that he gives priority to the needs of his clients above everything.

A. Harrison Barnes in conclusion says that it is very important that these people strike a proper balance between their inner self and the outer one. Do not judge people and do not let your ego shadow your decisions and do not let it cloud your vision. Seek help if you display any such symptoms. It is very necessary to ensure that your legal career grows in a positive direction.

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Whether you are just starting out in your career or trying to break into something new, and are looking for something where you will reap both personal and financial rewards, the legal field may be just the arena for you.

Due to the complexity of our legal system, there are a multitude of areas within this field and the degree of qualifications and training run the gamut. To say that there are diverse legal career options is an understatement since this field encompasses judges, lawyers of every kind of specialty, consultants, mediators, paralegals, and secretaries.

When it comes to this profession, there are open doors all over. The field is growing in leaps and bounds. There are tremendous growth opportunities in the legal profession and this is only expected to continue to rise in the coming years. And because so many major corporations are expanding internationally, law professionals are now becoming players in business globalization.

For attorney jobs, salaries are also on the rise; making the financial reward very satisfying. Among the country’s largest law firms, associates draw a starting salary between $150K – $180K; while partners earn in excess approximately $1.2 million. The salaries for non-lawyer jobs are also quite lucrative.

If you are a person who derives satisfaction from helping others, this may be another consideration for you since the underlying mission of the professionals in this field is to help others resolve problems. You may find yourself working with an international corporation, or helping a small businessman get started, defending an innocent person of an alleged crime, or aiding an abused woman.

Today, more and more, people in this field are specializing and within these specialties, there are sub specialties. You would be hard pressed not to find an area that interested you. For instance, in litigation alone, there are is a tremendous array, including employment law, family law, criminal law, business law, Intellectual property law, and dozens more. Corporate law includes tax laws, finance, real estate, mergers, and acquisitions to name a few.

With changing times, evolving technology, and more and more complex moral/legal issues cropping up every day, this field is a dynamic environment and the intellectual challenge that it offers cannot be matched. Lawyers and non-lawyers must be adept in communication, problem solving, defining issues, analyzing cases, and reasoning. A great deal of innovativeness is also required.

It may require a lot of education or training to get a job as an attorney; however, one is almost guaranteed prosperity. If we take a look at the past few decades, this is one of the few professions that have held in good economic times and in bad. As a matter of fact, even in economic downturns there are still foreclosures, bankruptcies, and reorganizations within companies and these all require a legal professional.

It has long been a truism that lawyers and non-lawyers alike are respected members of society. Legal jobs are considered dignified. It is also definitely a job with prestige with a degree of glamor attached, which the media only reinforces by their portrayal of lawyers on television and movies.

So if you are looking for a stimulating career and not just a job, you may want to look further into careers in the legal profession. Nowhere else can you find the same amount of diversity, interest, and opportunities that exist here.

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Final year at the law college is the best time to prepare for a placement in the law firm that you have always looked up to. Once the graduation is complete and you are out looking for an opportunity to prove your talent, you need to take some factors into consideration which will help you survive in the organization and find satisfaction in your job in the long run.

It is easy for a law student with good educational background and grades in school to go through the interviews. A. Harrison Barnes, CEO of Lawcrossing.com suggests that second year results at the law school are particularly emphasized by an employer. Internships give you practical knowledge in addition to the educational background and can be an added advantage. This not only helps the interns to come in touch with the global platform in this age of globalization, but also helps them in networking. The more the professional contacts, more are the intern’s chances of getting into a law job. After all, in this competitive market, experienced lawyers are always preferred over the first timers by the employer.

The fact is that about 80% of the jobs in the markets are never advertised. The interns during their internship can come in contact with the professionals, collect info about the latest job openings and expand their business contacts. The organizational, communication and analytical skills are improved says A. Harrison Barnes. The recruiters while employing mainly looks for one’s verbal and written communicative skills, organizational behaviors, leadership qualities, and interpersonal skills. The internships help the law student to sharpen their skills and abilities.

The law students, who are pursuing their career in law, must ensure that they have a well written resume and cover letter. You can seek help from the professionals of Legal Authority, who help you to create professional cover letters and resume says A. Harrison Barnes. Make sure that your resume contains all the relevant data and information. Do not forget to mention, if you have undergone any special training programs related to legal activities. Your participation in the extracurricular activities and other certificates may enhance your chances. The law students who have engaged themselves in social activities are always preferred by the recruiters. It shows that the students are interested to further social cause and deduce measures for bringing about betterment in the society.

Make the cover letter precise and to the point. Your cover letter should include the reasons why you want a legal career. You can go through the requirements of the recruiter and create your cover letter likewise. You should be sounding confident and not arrogant says A. Harrison Barnes. You can also attach an application letter.” You can state specific examples of your various skills and experiences if you have, as this will increase your chances in the job market to a considerable degree.

Do not we weary of rejections; instead go on trying till you get yourself a suitable law job. Your persistency will definitely find you something. The process of interview can be both exhausting and exciting says A. Harrison Barnes. Before accepting a law job, make sure that none of your questions go unanswered.  It is important that your ideal job should help you strike a work-life balance. If the job does not give you long term promises, it’s time to look for a better opportunity. The annual salary is definitely something to be considered. The extra pay will, most of the times, mean extra work with extra efforts. Be prepared to make compromises in life unless a balanced quality of life one of your top priorities.

Apart from your annual salary, there are also other factors which need to be considered while you are joining your first law job. Unless the associate is satisfied with their law job or the work atmosphere, they cannot perform well says A. Harrison Barnes. Until and unless the law practices are regular, the associate cannot exhibit their organizational and interpersonal skills fully. The most important thing is you should – love what you do…. Access your goals and priorities before accepting an offer letter, since you are making a very vital decision of your life.

You can also seek help from the experts from elite law schools like George Mason University School of Law, Georgetown University Law Center, Catholic University, Washington College
of Law; LuEllen Conti, Columbus School of LawVictoria Huber. The professionals and experts can give you an overview about the present market scenario and assist you in getting legal job.

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