Career Tips for New Law Students
Beginning law students might think that they have the next few years of schooling before they need to start worrying about their future. However, the truth is that now is the time to begin planning for life after graduation. Because the three years of law school will...
Mistakes to Avoid on Legal Cover Letter
The cover letter that you include with your resume when applying for jobs is the first impression that you make on the recruiter. Many factors influence how much of an impact the cover letter makes on the reader and if it'll cause you to stand out. When drafting the...
Tips for Unemployed Law Graduates
For law graduates who are unemployed, it can be challenging to have a delay in getting your career started. After working hard and graduation, it's easy to become desperate when attempting to land a job. For those who are unemployed law graduates, there are a few tips...
4 Essential Time Management Tips for Lawyers
For many lawyers, the 9-5 work life is not nearly as common as a 12-hour day. With the constant pressure to meet client demands and working with partners, working around the clock happens more often than not. However, it is important to work smarter in addition to...
Oddest Ohio Laws
Laws have a gravity of all their own. They determine the rules of our society, chart the penalties after our misdeeds, and lay the very foundation for how our communities function on a daily basis. Sometimes, though, these solemn laws can be remarkably silly. ...
Early Career Advice For Young Lawyers
Law school is over and you’ve finally secured your first job - but now what? Getting to this point may have seemed like a marathon and yet your entire career still lies ahead. There are many questions to still be answered and many unknowns that have not yet...
Understanding Small Claims Court
Small claims court is a special division court that is used to settle disputes quickly, inexpensively, and without the need for a lawyer. In most jurisdictions, small claims courts restrict their dockets to only include claims of less than $10,000. Additionally,...
Traffic Stop Procedure: What to Do When You’re Pulled Over
Everyone gets pulled over eventually. Sometimes it's because of a perceived violation, other times it's because the officer noticed something rote about the car and needs to either confirm your safety or inform you of an unsafe situation (for example, if you have a...
Which Type of Law Should You Specialize In?
Specializing in a particular legal field has many benefits. It makes a lawyer efficient and dependable and gives him or her a competitive edge over more generalized competitors. That said, choosing a specialty can be difficult; law students should consider their...
6 Skills All Lawyers Need
It’s common knowledge that law is an oversaturated job market. As it is, there are far more graduating law students than there are available entry-level positions. Well-educated and well-credentialed graduates often find themselves in the unenviable position of...