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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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…
How to Write the Perfect Personal Statement
While a stellar LSAT score and GPA are ultimately the golden tickets to a prestigious law school, they are just…
Showing Up: The Difference Between Those Who Get Hired and Advance in Law Firms and Those Who Do Not
Summary: Showing up, both physically and mentally, is the key to success for getting hired and advancing in Law Firms.…
The Top Three Qualities Warren Buffett Looks for When Hiring
Intelligence, energy, and integrity. These are the three main qualities you should have in order to be hired by Warren…
Attorneys Must Apply and Keep Applying During a Job Search
Summary: Attorneys must get over the fear of sending their resume out to more than one law firm during a…
Top 6 Tips for Entry Level Job Seekers
Summary: Are you looking for an entry level job and having a hard time finding one? Use these tips and…
The Legal Job Hunt Takes Time That Most Are Not Willing to Give
Summary: Many attorneys give up after not receiving immediate results on the job search but Harrison Barnes explains why they…