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What Should First-Year Associates Know About Billable Hours?

What Should First-Year Associates Know About

Most law schools do not discuss the concept of the billable hour beyond mentioning it in passing. For attorneys who are just starting out at law firms, however, billable hours are a bit part of day-to-day life. In this post, we will discuss the concept of the billable hour, what a first-year associate should know about the billable hour, and some tips for keeping track of your time as a new associate.

Partner Track vs. Staff Attorney – What’s the Difference?

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Partner Track vs. Staff Attorney – What’s the Difference?

Every attorney has a different path after law school. Some law school graduates have no plan to practice law. Others don’t quite know what they want to do after law school. And still, other law school graduates know precisely what they do (or do not!) want to do after law school. This leads to a question if you choose to work in a law firm: do you want to stick with the partner track? Or is a staff attorney more your style? Bear in mind that this decision is deeply personal and depends upon what you want in your legal career, your family circumstances, and your long-term personal and career goals. Here, we discuss some of the general differences between choosing the partner track or becoming a staff attorney.

How Can Lawyers Give Back To The Community?

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How Can Lawyers Give Back To The Community?

Being a lawyer and advocating on behalf of your clients is a rewarding experience in and of itself, but lawyers often wonder what more they can do to give back to the communities where they live and work. Giving back to the community is not only a rewarding experience, but it provides an outlet for lawyers to get outside of the workspace, take their minds off work, network, and learn. No matter what type of law you practice, there are always ways you can offer your support to the community and make a positive impact. To help you get started, below are some examples of ways that lawyers give back to their community.

What Are Different Types Of Lawyer Jobs?

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What Are Different Types Of Lawyer Jobs?

For most students, going to law school means working at a private law firm or obtaining a judicial clerkship after graduation. This post, however, is for those who may want to do anything but begin or continue your career in private practice. If you find yourself in that latter category, we are happy to tell you that there are definitely other options available to you! It turns out that there are many different types of lawyers than those you see depicted in television dramas and Hollywood blockbusters. In addition to actual “lawyer jobs,” there is an endless number of careers that are commonly referred to as “law-adjacent.” We talk in more detail below about alternate careers for those not interested in following a more traditional law school career path post-graduation.

How To Get Your First Job As A Law Student: Can’t Miss Guide!

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How To Get Your First Job As A Law Student: Can’t Miss Guide!

Phew – you got into law school, so now you only have to study, pass your courses, and participate in extracurriculars, right? While all of that is extremely important for law students, a key part of your time in law school that will set you up for future success is legal experience, a.k.a. a job! In this post, we will tell you where to start your job search, how to build a network, and the types of jobs available to law students. Getting your first job as a law student can seem overwhelming at first. However, as a law student, there are plenty of resources and people available to you to help you land your first job and grow your career.

Become A JD Advising Bar Exam Tutor!

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Become A JD Advising Bar Exam Tutor!

JD Advising is looking for enthusiastic bar exam tutors who have a passion for mentoring and teaching students, did well in law school, and performed exceptionally on the bar exam. JD Advising bar exam tutors provide students with knowledge, skills, and confidence to sit for the bar exam. Our tutors help students learn substantive law, test-taking skills, and test-taking strategies to increase their performance on the bar exam. In this blog post, we will discuss a typical bar exam tutor schedule, a typical tutoring session, bar exam tutoring tasks, other tasks bar exam tutors have opportunities to perform, and finally, how to apply for a bar exam tutoring position with JD Advising. Continue reading if you think you might be interested in becoming a bar exam tutor for JD Advising.

How to Land a Law Firm Job

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How to Land a Law Firm Job—Register Today!

In this webinar, we’ll explore how to secure a position at a law firm and how to excel once there. An impressive panel of Haynes Boone attorneys will discuss: Read more

How To Get The Most Out Of A Summer Judicial Clerkship

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How To Get The Most Out Of A Summer Judicial Clerkship

Whether you’re unsure about a clerkship after graduation, or you’re all-in for the position, a summer judicial clerkship is a great option for one of your law school summer experiences. As a judicial clerk, you will probably not get paid, but if you do it right, it can be a very worthwhile experience. Below are some key tips to follow so you can be sure to get the most out of a summer judicial clerkship!

What Are Billable Hours And How Do They Work?

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What Are Billable Hours And How Do They Work?

If you’re a law student and haven’t worked in a law firm before, you may be curious about billable hours. The term is thrown around so often (especially during On-Campus Interviews) that it’s almost assumed everyone knows what it means. For the majority of law students, billable hours are an important concept to understand, especially as students weigh career options. Why? Most law students graduate law school and begin life as an attorney at a law firm where billable hours become an important aspect of day-to-day life.

Cleaning Up Your Online Profile In Law School

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Cleaning Up Your Online Profile In Law School

In this post, we cover some helpful tips on how to manage and clean up your online profile in law school so it doesn’t come back to haunt you when it is time for interviews! A quick point before we get started. Remember that while you can certainly “clean up” your online presence, old posts and comments rarely go away forever. This leads us to some general advice: always think twice before posting!

Law School Networking During COVID-19

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Law School Networking During COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic altered the methods many employers use to conduct business, and how these employers approach networking has also had to change. For students who entered law school during the pandemic and for those students already enrolled, networking can be a challenge. With students still attending classes from the comfort of home, it’s understandable. However, not all hope is lost! We here at JD Advising have also had to make some changes given ongoing coronavirus concerns – and how we approach networking is also included on the list. Let’s take a look at law school networking during COVID-19.

Seven Tips For Navigating Networking Receptions

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Seven Tips For Navigating Networking Receptions

Law is a relational industry. Your relationships can help you get connected to jobs, clients, and opportunities. In your career, you will inevitably find yourself at networking receptions. These can range from cocktail hours hosted by a law firm to baseball games with the local bar association. In this post, we will go over seven tips for navigating these types of events so you can come out with a stronger professional network.

If you haven’t yet, be sure to read our general tips on networking.

JD Preferred Career Opportunities After Law School

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JD Preferred Career Opportunities After Law School

There are a variety of reasons why people go to law school. Some people aspire to find themselves looking out of the window of their corner office into the big city below. Others see themselves defending the innocent or prosecuting the villains. Still, others imagine the life of a small-town attorney or in-house counsel. Then there are those who imagine none of those things—in this post, we highlight some JD preferred career opportunities.

Become a Table Representative, Earn a Free Course!

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Become a JD Advising Table Representative to Earn a Free Course!

Are you in a Uniform Bar Exam jurisdiction? (If you are not sure, keep reading!) Interested in joining JD Advising as a table representative? Our table representatives receive credit through tabling and flyering that is applied toward a free course!

Should I Take An Unpaid Internship In Law School?

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Should I Take An Unpaid Internship In Law School?

At some point during law school, you undoubtedly will have to decide whether to take an unpaid internship. Consistently displaying work experience throughout your 1L and 2L summers (3L summer is bar prep) is important to prospective employers. Why? It shows that you are serious about your future legal career and provides you with relevant work experience. Law firms, in-house legal departments, and nonprofits all like to see what you did to fill your summers. The more impressive the summer positions, the more of a standout candidate you appear!