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So you want to start a small business (…Or Law Firm. Or side business?) Here are Five Tips to Start!

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start a small businessA lot of our bar exam students (and even people who are not our students!) will set up appointments with me either after they take the bar exam or pass the bar exam to discuss business ideas they have and get our advice. Some want to start law firms. Others want to start side businesses selling products that they make. Others sell consulting services in a particular field where they have developed some experience. Read more

Seven Tips for Creating a Professional and Polished LinkedIn Profile — For Law Students and Lawyers

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law student linkedin tips, lawyer linkedin tipsSeven Tips for Creating a Professional and Polished LinkedIn Profile — For Law Students and Lawyers

Given the prevalence of social media, it is not surprising that many employers are turning to LinkedIn to find new talent or—at the very least—using the site to “vet” potential candidates.  So, for aspiring and current law students, young lawyers, and those transitioning positions within the legal field, having a polished and professional LinkedIn profile is integral to success and may help you gain an edge over your competition. Below are some tips to help you put your best face forward! Read more

Should I Apply for Jobs While Waiting for Bar Exam Results?

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Uniform Bar Exam Course for AttorneysShould I Apply for Jobs While Waiting for Bar Exam Results?

It is tough to get a job when you are in the “in between” space of taking the bar exam and waiting for bar exam results.  The economy is already not at its best, and having a JD (with a question mark as to whether that will turn to “Esq.” in the next couple of months) is an additional hurdle.

Many employers will not hire you as a paralegal or a clerk because they are afraid that you will leave as soon as you pass the bar exam. (Note: we have known students who do not list their law degree on their resume in an attempt to get hired — we do not recommend this! Employers will ask what the prospective employee did for those years that are unaccounted for, and feel deceived when finding out that the person attended law school!)  

Further, many law firms are too afraid to hire you as a prospective lawyer, just in case you do not pass the bar exam.

That can make this in-between period difficult (you don’t know your future, you don’t know if you passed, you don’t have a lot to do besides think about these things!). However,  it can also provide you with a great opportunity to relax, reflect, and plan for a career moving forward. Read more

How to Become a Judge in Michigan

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Many of my bar exam students have stated that their goal was to eventually become a judge. People who are morally-minded with a sense of justness and fairness are especially attracted to this position of judge. Being a judge is also a great 9-5 job that pays pretty decently and, in most cases, comes with a nice office :)

Each state chooses their state judges differently and each state has different qualifications. In Michigan, the qualifications, according to Article VI Section 19 of the Michigan Constitution, are listed below.  Read more

Top Ten Tips for How To Get a Job after Law School

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Many law students and graduated law students struggle to find a job after law school. It is no secret that the legal job market is at an all-time low. Law students and new lawyers compete for the few jobs that have openings. If you find yourself to be one of many unemployed law students or lawyers in this competitive job market, below are some tips on how to get a job after law school.  Before you read the list of ideas about how to get a job after law school, keep these  few tips in mind:

  • First, remember that whatever job you do now does not have to be the job you do for the rest of your life. You can find something that works now and keep your eye on other options. Be open-minded, especially when you are just starting your search!
  • Second, be strategic in which options you run with. Remember that you do not have to go down the list and try all of these job strategies at once. Pick a few, and if those don’t work, come back and pick some more options!

Lastly, it is a good idea to brainstorm while you are reading this list. See if any ideas come to you. Are there any people you should reach out to? Do you know deep down that you have to clean up your resume? Write down a few things to do this week, and then do them!

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Want to Start Your Own Law Firm after Law School?

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Are you looking to start your own law firm after law school?

You may be wondering if law school will prepare you to start your own law firm.

The answer is: It can, but you may have to make it a priority to seek out such learning experiences yourself.

In general, law school is theoretical. While practice is, well, practical.  While there are some courses, such as internship classes that allow you to get practical experience, or a clinic, that tends to be the majority of “real experience” students get from law school. Read more

Top Ten Tips for Starting Your Own Law Firm

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Many people wonder if they should start their own law firm, and if so, where to begin. Some people want to start their own firms right after law school. Others start them after gaining a year or two of practice under their belt.

So we compiled a list of tips that our friends, our students, and ourselves have found helpful in starting our own law firms. This is by no means a detailed guide to starting your own law firm. Nor does it answer the question, “Should I start my own law firm?” It is, however, a very helpful list of ten things to consider before starting your own law firm. Read more