Legal Careers Blog

Movies and television have sparked people’s interest in becoming lawyers at least since the 1950s. For most people, their first and often only encounter with a lawyer or a courtroom comes from a movie that they watched. Many attorneys don’t want to admit it, but it was most likely a movie that inspired them to pursue law in the first place.

Every once in a while, a movie that follows a legal case based on a true story comes along and captures our imaginations. We follow the twists, turns, and emotions of the characters. When we then remember that the film is based on real events, these films take our breath away.

Whether you’re talking about chasing clients for business development, chasing employers for job openings, or chasing industry leaders for leadership opportunities, listen to this: just stop. Stop chasing people who don’t value what you offer.

Guest Post: A look at the all too common struggles which contract attorneys and document reviewers face nowadays and how Lawfool tackled those challenges.

Working in the legal industry isn’t easy, and it’s not always possible to keep everyone happy when the outcome isn’t what they desired.

It’s very tempting for job seekers to want to give their GPAs a little bump up. Isn’t it more appealing to say that you had a 3.5 GPA when really it was a 3.47? That’s just rounding up, right? But they aren’t harmless sales-pitches. They’re lies.

One of the simplest and most important tactics you can implement in your job search and career development is to be ready. Invest the time to create a thorough long-form resume, as well as a short-form version.

Though job boards should not be used as your primary job search tool, there are some other great ways to use them as part of your job search and career development.

It’s very tempting for job seekers to want to hide a gap in employment. Sure, little white lies like this might be more appealing to prospective employers. They might even work sometimes. But here are several ways you can downplay those gaps instead of lying on you resume.

Little white lies on your resume might work sometimes—increasing your chances of getting an interview and even a job offer. But they aren’t harmless - they’re time bombs waiting to go off. Don't pretend you have qualifications, skills, and expertise that you don’t have. Lies about your education are easily uncovered.

One of the simplest and most important tactics you can implement in your job search and career development is to be ready. Invest the time to create a thorough long-form resume, as well as a short-form version.

Whether you’re talking about chasing clients for business development, chasing employers for job openings, or chasing industry leaders for leadership opportunities, listen to this: just stop. Stop chasing people who don’t value what you offer.

So many law students and new attorneys think “networking” is a dirty word. It’s selfish, disingenuous, and awkward. It’s dreaded and hated. But the truth is networking is the number one way to get a job and build your career.