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Should I Aim for In-House or Another Law Firm?

After 15 years at a litigation boutique, I need to move on. Do I go in-house or move to another firm? And any networking advice?

Should I Give Myself a Deadline to Leave Law?

I'm a third-year associate, but law practice is not for me. Networking for law-related alternatives has been going well. I plan to quit by year's end, even if I don't find something else by then. What do you think?

Advice to Help With Nervousness About Networking?

I am a recent graduate and I am still seeking an entry-level position. Networking hasn't worked out well. No one has followed up with me on my e-mails, and when I go to events, I feel overwhelmed. What do you suggest?

What Should My Job Hunting Game Plan Be?

I graduated in 2009 from a top law school, with an above-3.0 GPA, and I love the idea of working in-house for a consulting firm. What should my game plan be?

How to Go From Insurance Defense to Corporate Law?

I have been working as an associate in an insurance defense firm for three years. How can I break into Big Law and/or somehow transition into commercial or corporate law?

Online Stories Hurting My Job Search?

I wrote some essays and stories that were published and can be easily found online, and my writing is a little intense. Could this online content be hindering my job search?

Advice on Getting N.Y. Firm Job for Out-of-State Solo?

I graduated last Spring, returned home to a small southern city, and started a solo practice, but I want to work for a New York firm. What strategies can I use to help put me in front of potential employers?

Is Asking for an Informational Interview Too Transparently False?

I'm interested in working at a particular federal agency. Someone suggested that I call other grads who are working there and request informational interviews rather than acknowledge directly that I am looking for a job. That seems disingenuous to me.

Intimidated About Large Firm Interview

I have an interview coming up at a large law firm. I read through the bios of the interviewers and I feel my experience pales in comparison. Could you give me some pointers as to how to have the best possible interview?

Expert Answers: Use a False Address to Help Me Relocate?

I live in New York but am seeking a job in California. Do you think it reflects poorly on my resume to have a New York address? Should I co-opt a family/friend's address to be local?

Expert Answers: Discussing a One-Year Resume Gap

I have more than seven years of experience. But, I have been unemployed for the past year, due to the economy. I am now interviewing for a position. How do I best explain the time spent not working?

Almost Completed My LL.M. but No Employer Interest

I have six years of commercial litigation and trial experience and am completing my LL.M. in banking, corporate and finance law. I've sent out numerous applications in the corporate/securities sectors but have gotten essentially no responses. Is there anything else I can do?