Announcing the 2025 Legal Resume Refresh: Top Strategies to Secure Interviews
As the legal job market grows ever more competitive, JDJournal is excited to present the 2025 Legal Resume Refresh—your comprehensive…
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Three Essential Questions Every Lawyer Should Ask Before Pursuing—or Continuing—a Law Firm Career
The legal profession is demanding, competitive, and rewarding, but not every attorney is suited to thrive in a law firm…
Personalized Cover Letters: The Small Step That Delivers Big Results
Aspiring legal professionals: one small but powerful adjustment to your cover letter can significantly elevate your application in today’s competitive…
BCG Report Reveals the Silent Career Killers—Avoid These 5 Toxic Behaviors
Read the full report here:Why Attorneys Lose Jobs and Opportunities: The Top 5 Toxic Behaviors to Avoid BCG Attorney Search’s…
Jones Day Secures Record Hiring of Supreme Court Clerks for 2024
Jones Day, a prominent international law firm, has made headlines by recruiting 10 former U.S. Supreme Court clerks from the…
The Changing Landscape of Legal Education: Outsourcing Trends and Rising Tuition Costs
In recent years, the landscape of legal education in the United States has witnessed remarkable transformations. As the cost of…
Paul Hastings Bolsters IP Litigation Team with Allen & Overy’s Tech-Focused Lawyers
Paul Hastings, a leading law firm, continues its strategic expansion with the addition of a six-partner team specializing in technology-focused…
Kellye Testy to Assume Leadership Role at the Association of American Law Schools
Executive Transition: LSAC President to Head AALS Kellye Testy, the current President and CEO of the Law School Admission Council…
Boies Schiller Announces Competitive Pay Scale and Bonus Structure
In a recent development, Boies Schiller has revealed an impressive pay scale, matching the industry's highest standards for its most…
California Panel Recommends Developing a Customized Bar Exam for the State
A panel in California, the Blue Ribbon Commission on the Future of the Bar Exam, has recommended that the state…
Empowering Junior Lawyers: The Importance of Allowing them Opportunities in the Courtroom
The American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division has adopted a resolution that calls for courts to allow two attorneys to…
Ropes & Gray Defers Start Dates, Offers ‘New Alternatives’
Boston-based Ropes & Gray is deferring start dates for the 2009 class, and is offering "new alternatives" to help associates…