Women Are Now Taking Hubby's Last Name
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Firms Want Lawyers with Emotional Intelligence?Huh?
Personality has never ranked high on the priority list in the legal world. But now, emotional intelligence is the rage.
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Michigan Dean Says Law Schools Are Looking Beyond LSATs
Everything you want to know about getting into University of Michigan Law School. Q&A with the admissions dean.
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Build Your Profile for Professional Success
The Recorder
Whether your end goal is to advance your career within your existing firm, transition to a new one, or become more well known in your field of expertise, building a media resume will help you stay competitive and requires less effort than you might think, say PR experts Zach Olsen and Sophie Cikovsky, who offer a guide for getting your voice heard.
Advice
Six Skills Every Law Student Needs to Master
Guest blogger Anna Ivey -- former dean of admissions at the University of Chicago Law School and now an admissions consultant for college, law school and MBA applicants -- describes the top six skills that people need to learn while in law school. Among her tips: Always network in person. Also: Learn to read a financial statement.
Profiles
Atypical Career Path Works for Yelp's GC
The Recorder
After an early stint as a paralegal at Morrison & Foerster, Laurence Wilson knew he wanted to forgo the Big Law route in favor of something more entrepreneurial. Now Yelp's general counsel, he says there are both advantages and drawbacks to going in-house right away. "You gain experience at twice the rate as a first-year associate at a big firm, but in a much less formal environment."
Career News
Manatt Investment Fund Lands on 'Silicon Beach'
The National Law Journal
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips has launched a division to counsel clients on business opportunities associated with digital media based in Los Angeles' "Silicon Beach." Moreover, the firm has hired an entrepreneur to run its own venture capital fund, which will invest in emerging technology companies.
Compensation Matters
Commission Seeks Pay Increases for Conn. State Judges
The Connecticut Law Tribune
As Connecticut lawmakers deal with the state's budget crisis, a committee studying judicial compensation has proposed raises of 5.3 percent for state judges for each of the next four fiscal years, noting that the judges have not received raises since 2007, and that, even before that, their pay increases were not keeping up with inflation.
Paralegal's Corner
Links of interest to paralegals, from around the Web
10 Things You Should Never Let Lawyers Do By Themselves
Superlegal FunWhy an Attorney Should Hire a Paralegal
The Empowered ParalegalThe Paralegal Voice: What Paralegals Need to Know about 'The Cloud'
The Paralegal Mentor'I'll Pass' and Other Memorable Statements From Interns
Paralegal Hell25 Essential Reference Books Every Paralegal Should Own
How to Become a ParalegalBurnout?
Mom-alegal's blogCommunication is Key to Keeping People (and Yourself) Happy
Haley Lobs Law BombCutting Out the Middle Man in Your Legal Profession
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Eric Turkewitz, of The Turkewitz Law Firm and author of the New York Personal Injury Law Blog, offers dos and don'ts for first-time legal bloggers.
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