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		<title>Beyond Litigation: Other Opportunities for Legal Practice</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:04:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The practice of law may entail some gut-wrenching activities that some law degree holders may find daunting, tiring, or even boring. Fortunately there are a host of other occupations that are available for those who don&#8217;t have the desire for litigation and its processes.
In-house counsel
Large companies and industries have their own legal departments to take care of everyday tasks that involve varying degrees of legal work. The duties of in-house counsel do not necessarily involve frequent high-profile litigations. However, administrative matters and duties may be assigned from time to time as in-house counsels also work closely with other departments such [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Basics of Writing a Legal Brief</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A legal brief is a summation of a case or legal argument that is presented in court. It should be factual while remaining concise, and direct to the point. Legal writing classes in first year and moot court competitions teach law students some of the basics of drafting legal briefs. However, some cases in the real world have floundered due to poorly written legal briefs. Here are a few tips to guide legal practitioners, and refresh the memories of some, in writing a good legal brief.
KISS
Keep it short and simple. Courts usually have a set of rules that govern brief-writing. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A List of Some Common Law Firm Terms</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aside form the jargon that baffles those who are not law degree holders, law firms are rife with locutions regarding the hierarchy inside these institutions. Here are some common terms used by law firms.
Billable hours
The bane of existence by all practicing lawyers. Simply put, one gets paid by the hour of services rendered. Sometimes, associates are ranked by their billable hours, though this is not done formally. The more hours you put in on working a case, the more you could bill a client.
Pro Bono
Literally translating to “for the good of the public,” pro bono hours are actually required by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Joining a Review Journal in Law School</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:59:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A law review is a journal or paper edited and distributed by students of a particular law school.  Law reviews are staffed by students of a law school and features articles penned by law professors, judges, and law practitioners. The law review is the avenue for academic publishing of articles related to the judicial system. Students can also publish articles called “notes” or “comments” in law reviews.
What types of law reviews are there?
Law reviews basically cover a wide range of issues regarding the law but there are some law schools that publish reviews about specific topics. These satellite journals or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What do Top Law Firms Look for in Applicants</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:55:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There comes that time in the academic calendar of law schools that law firms come a-knocking to harvest “summers” or interns and potential employees. Career services of law schools work closely with various law firms to set up mass interviewing to select and woo potential interns. Even if these law firms are the ones who are doing the chasing, their recruiting people still have a set of standards on which the potential summers and employees can be measured against.

Grades
Of course, law firms are quick to snatch up law students who exhibit high grades and academic achievements as these are the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Bar Exam: What Is It and How To Prepare For It?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:53:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The bar exam is a qualifying test that law degree holders take to be able to practice law in a given jurisdiction.
A bar exam is usually made up of a series of different tests comprising multiple-choice sets and essay questions. However, bar exams differ across states because each state has its own bar regulatory board. It would be a good tip to take the bar exam in a place where you would most likely work or practice law. The best way to check what kinds of tests your state bar association would require is to check out their website. Also [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Public or Private: Choosing which Path to Take</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After passing the bar and getting that much coveted title, a lawyer can choose between various paths in which to practice his or her profession. First is the decision to make between going into private practice or into public service.
Public practice
Duties
A lawyer can opt to be employed by the state or government. As a public attorney, one can be tasked to provide legal counsel to individuals or entities who do not have access to private lawyers. Most of the cases handled by public defenders are criminal in nature, but other cases of quasi-criminal nature may arise. Clients also tend to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Federalist View: A Background</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Formed in the 1980s by a group of students from the law schools of Yale, Harvard, and the University of Chicago, the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies seek to reform the present judicial system of the United States. The Federalist Society has grown from an active student organization made up of a handful of law student upstarts into the largest legal network in the United States.
Members
Better known as the Federalist Society, this group has grown to have as many as 10,000 student members from 196 ABA-accredited law schools, 24 non-ABA law schools,a number of international graduate and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Off the Beaten Legal Path: Alternative Careers for Law Graduates</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:20:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aside from the practice of law, what else is in store for a freshly proclaimed attorney or even the long-time lawyer who wants a career change?

Policy-making
Short of becoming a politician (though it is also a path to undertake eventually), policy-making and other duties related to it can be performed by a law graduate. From speech writers to lobbyists, law graduates can find their niche in a host of job opportunities in policy-making and governance.
Crime and law enforcement
A law degree is a good foundation for a career in law enforcement. Though physical qualifications may also have to be met, a law [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Careers and Salaries</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:29:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Entering into law school but unsure of the the different jobs and salaries common to the legal field? This article will cover some of the common career paths in law and the salaries that come along with them. Regardless of the type of job or salary you receive, you can be assured that you can earn a hefty paycheck, as long as you are ready to deal with hardship of pursuing a legal career. Here are is some helpful information on what you can expect, professionally, after law school:
Common careers for law school graduates
The education, training, and experience that students [...]]]></description>
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