Announcing the 2025 Legal Resume Refresh: Top Strategies to Secure Interviews
As the legal job market grows ever more competitive, JDJournal is excited to present the 2025 Legal Resume Refresh—your comprehensive…
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Your Pathway to a Global Legal Career with an International Law Degree
Are you ready to take your legal career beyond borders? In today’s interconnected world, holding an international law degree is…
Personalized Cover Letters: The Small Step That Delivers Big Results
Aspiring legal professionals: one small but powerful adjustment to your cover letter can significantly elevate your application in today’s competitive…
Proven Strategies to Land Your Dream Job After Law School
Graduating from law school marks a pivotal moment—your “Beyond the Courtroom” journey begins now. Securing your ideal legal role requires…
The Best Time for Associates to Make a Lateral Move
Thinking of Making a Move?For associates, knowing when to change firms can be the difference between fast-tracking your career and…
Law Students Can Land Legal Jobs Without Prior Connections
Many law students fear that without family ties or insider connections, breaking into the legal profession is nearly impossible. But…
Smart Cover Letter Strategies for Unemployed Attorneys
Being unemployed doesn’t have to hold you back. For attorneys navigating a career gap, the right cover letter can turn…
8 Tips for a Long and Successful Legal Career
Regardless if you are a law student or a partner at a large firm, you always need to be one…
8 Essential Tips for Your Next Salary Negotiation
Summary: Be prepared for the next time you negotiate your salary with these essential tips. One thing that most Americans…
21 Pieces of Career Advice for Attorneys
Summary: Attorneys often miss out on the best career advice, leading to simple mistakes that can ruin the chances of…
How to Know If Your Job Is Completely Wrong for You
Summary: Is the job you are in right now really the right job for you? Are you sure? Ask yourself…
5 Ways to Successfully Navigate an Episodic Career
Summary: It is now common for people to not only change jobs, but change career paths as well later in…