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		<title>Moving Beyond Litigation: Alternative Legal Practices</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:52:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contrary to what some people think, litigation is not the be-all and end-all of legal practice. Sure, bulk of the bar-passers go into litigation and client representation as a career. But there are also tons of other options for the practice of law. So if you&#8217;re not up for the courtroom drama, below are some alternative career options you can consider:
Politics and public service
Lawyers who wish to hold public office and venture into politics can kick off their political careers by getting elected as a district attorney. From there, lawyers can aim for the position of state attorney general, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips on Writing Concise and Effective Legal Briefs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:50:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The legal industry is a field that makes little or no room for poetry. Presentation of facts should always be concise and direct to the point. One document where concise writing should be practiced is the legal brief. Legal briefs are the documents that showcase the legal arguments presented in court, as well as case summaries. The ability to write concise legal briefs, without emitting pertinent information, is important in the realm of law. So much so that most law schools even require their students to take legal writing courses in their first year in law school.
Legal briefs are important [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A List of Some Common Law Firm Terms</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:49:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Though you&#8217;ll learn significant amount of law jargon throughout your stay in law school, there are some terms associated with law firms that could still sound foreign to you. To avoid giving off the impression that you&#8217;re an &#8220;outsider&#8221; to the realm of law, here are a few terms used in law firms along with their definitions:
Pro Bono
This term literally translates to &#8220;for the good of the public,&#8221; but is used in law firms and offices to refer to the provision of free legal service to clients. To do something pro bono means to do it for free. Contrary to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Relevance of Law Reviews to Students and the Academe</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:47:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Law reviews are journals or papers edited and distributed by the students of a specific law school. Although mainly staffed by law school students, law reviews usually consist of articles and features authored by students, judges, law professors, and legal practitioners. As you will  Students, however, are also free to publish their own articles in the form of notes or comments. Law reviews are an effective venue for students and those in the legal community to discuss issues related to law and the judiciary system.
What are the different types of law reviews?
Law reviews are differentiated by the content they include. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Traits Law Firms Look For in Applicants</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:39:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The career and placement departments in many law schools have linkages and connections with various law firms to help their students find careers when they graduate. Especially for top law firms, the competition for internship and employment can get quite fierce. And though these law firms are the ones doing the chasing to get knowledgeable lawyers, they too are well aware that many are clamoring to secure employment with them. This is why many law firms stand firm in their standards and requirements for hiring lawyers.
Notable academic performance
Grades and academic achievements are among the prime criteria that law firms have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prepping For the Bar Exam: Exam Contents and Preparation Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:38:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Passing the bar exam is a requirement for all law students to be given a license for legal practice in an given state or jurisdiction. The bar exam consists of a series of multiple-choice tests and essay questions that test the student&#8217;s knowledge on statutes and laws. The bar exam follows no template, it differs depending on the specific state&#8217;s regulatory board. If you&#8217;re planning on practicing law in a specific state, that&#8217;s also where you should take the bar exam.
To help you get an idea of how state bar exams are formulated and structured, you can check out the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Primer on Legal Practice: Public vs. Private</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:29:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After graduating and passing the bar, lawyers who take the path of professional legal practice have to decide on the nature of their practice. Some immediately go for private practice and apply for positions in top law firms, while some may prefer to go into public practice and serve the government. Read on to find out the similarities and differences between public and private practice.
Private practice
One main reason why lawyers go for private practice in law firms is the financial rewards. Private lawyers can earn thousands of dollars in handling just one case. But aside from firms, lawyers can also [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The History and Background of the Federalist Society</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:16:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, or simply called the Federalist Society, was formed in 1982 by a group of law students from top law schools, specifically, Harvard, Yale, and the University of Chicago. The organization was founded with the aim of reforming the current US judicial system. From being an organization composed mainly of law students, the Federalist Society has grown and developed into being the largest network of students and legal professionals in the US.
The Federalist Society is currently composed of three main divisions: Student Division, Lawyers Division, and a Faculty Division. The group has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alternative Career Options for Law Graduates</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:31:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contrary to popular belief that law school students immediately go to law firms and practice law after graduation, there are actually quite a number of various positions that law school graduates apply for. From legal and corporate research to socio-political activism, here is a list of some of the fields and industries that law school graduates can work in:
Legal research, consultancy, and analysis
Though the knowledge gained in law school is valuable, most students feel the need to immerse themselves further in the legal realm before they apply their knowledge and litigate in courts. One good way to do this is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lawyer&#8217;s Job and Salary: What to Expect</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:36:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A legal career has its own versions of ups and downs. Lawyers have the advantage of getting high salaries, wearing designer suits, and working in high-end offices. However, they still have to work hard to advance their positions in private law firms and public litigation. Lawyers usually stay up till morning to study and prepare cases. With these in mind, it is just enough that lawyers get decent paychecks. If you are considering a career in the legal industry, read the following so you&#8217;ll know what to expect.
Salary range of a lawyer

Salaries of lawyers are determined by a number of [...]]]></description>
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