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Looking for legal interview questions you might be asked? The Law Recruiters blog has a few they’ve gleaned from their candidates: “When we discuss with our candidates the questions that they are asked during interviews, we are often impressed by some of the more unique ones. We all know the typical questions (i.e., Why are you interested … Read more
Learning from her own experiences, one career coach gives her thoughts on some of the top job interview mistakes you can make when trying to land a job: “I’m a career coach now, but I had to learn how to job-hunt the hard way – through trial and error….and I’m determined to share them with … Read more
Whether you are searching for your first legal job or have been through many rounds of legal interviews in the past, it pays to be prepared. A recent blog post at MLA Global points out practical tips on how to make sure you get things right: “I am certain that each of you have read … Read more
It can be quite a challenge to get an in-house counsel interview for a hot in-house counsel position – so make sure you make your best impression during the interview. Strive to ace it! “It is important to make a good impression during an interview, and that means leaving your unprofessional habits behind. From body language … Read more
Another great read from Bob Major of Major, Lindsey & Africa – if you’ve ever asked yourself “Why didn’t I get a job interview”?, this piece has some answers: “As a recruiter, I have advised countless lawyers (and would-be attorneys) on their career. There are many satisfying elements to my job, particularly when I match … Read more
The In-House Interview – An Introduction To successfully land that much-desired in-house legal position, you must know how the in-house interview process differs from that of a law firm. Use that knowledge to your advantage to show you possess the qualities necessary for an effective in-house counsel. While law firm lawyers specialize, corporate counsel advise … Read more