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9780816079926

Law

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  • ISBN13:

    9780816079926

  • ISBN10:

    0816079927

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2010-06-01
  • Publisher: Checkmark Books
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Summary

Whether you are a lawyer or other legal professional, it takes dedication, focus, and good information to make the most of your career. Career Launcher: Law will help you navigate the legal industry and keep your sights on success.

Author Biography

Amy Hackney Blackwell is an attorney and a writer. She holds degrees from Duke University, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Virginia School of Law. She has written books and articles on a wide variety of topics, including mythology, Irish history, chemical compounds, alternative energy, world holidays, and legal vocabulary. She lives in Greenville, South Carolina.

Table of Contents

Forewordp. vii
Acknowledgmentsp. ix
Introductionp. xiii
Industry Historyp. 1
State of the Industryp. 21
On the Jobp. 53
Tips for Successp. 85
Talk Like a Prop. 106
Resourcesp. 129
Indexp. 137
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Excerpts

Get an edge on the competition with this insider's guide.There were approximately 760,000 lawyers working in the United States in 2006. Since lawyers earn a high income and their jobs often allow them to have a powerful impact on their community, many new people join this profession each year. Lawyers can work in a wide range of areas, from criminal law and intellectual property to municipal law and personal injuries. In addition, there are many opportunities for non-lawyers as support professionals such as paralegals.Lawoutlines the complexities of the legal industry, providing readers with the information they need to put their law career on the fast track to success. Ideal for recent graduates or seasoned workers looking for the inside edge to jumpstart their career, this new guide offers vital information, facts, and trends to help them achieve career success. Valuable tips, a breakdown of key jobs, and further resources round out this comprehensive resource.
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