Tools to aid job seekers sort wheat from chaff; when firms put on their best faces, clever questions can get to the truth

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Attorneys engaged in job hunting should keep certain questions besides money in mind. They should find out about benefits and long-term compensation structure, not just salary. Aspects of firm culture to find out about include how much flexibility and control over their work time new hires have, how evaluations are done and the personality and work style of the practice group leader.

Methods, Job hunting

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Strategies for reaching academe's dreaming spires: the more degrees you can garner, the better your chance of a professorship

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Attorneys who wish to become law school professors must consider the evolving nature of faculty hiring practices. Interdisciplinary background and multiple degrees are important, but a background in research is a major prerequisite to entering academia. Writing ability is essential and professorial applicants must be able to present published work to those making hiring decisions.

Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Human resource management, Universities and colleges, Law, Study and teaching, Legal education, Law schools, Vocational guidance, Law teachers, Law school faculty

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