The legal job market has never picked back up since the recession, and talks of market improvements have been rather more wishful thinking than reality.  In short, the legal job market has been grim.  Yet, there might be a glimmer of light on the horizon coming from in-house legal department: hiring may be on the rise.  more >>

While we may be experiencing a sizzling hot summer this year, the same can’t be said about the job market.  What’s it like out there?  Clearly, we are not out of the woods, and may even be scaling back.  With the headline unemployment rate ticking back up to 9.1 percent in May, the sense of alarm over the state of the economy is once again growing. And it's not helped by a slew of recent reports on everything from the continued high rate of foreclosures to the precarious position of the Greek debt crisis.  Things are still incredibly tough in the job market with layoffs outnumber hiring announcements by a sizeable margin.  more >>

IP attorneys around the country can rejoice, as intellectual property promises to be sizzling in the New Year. Today, legal departments increasingly need lawyers who not only possess the requisite IP skills, but who are able to work across a lot of boundaries in the corporation.   more >>

In-House Job Market Remains Sluggish; Some Bright Spots For Candidates with General Experience in a Specific Industry.  more >>

What does it take to make it in-house? Candidates who succeed are not only excellent lawyers; they are savvy strategists who know how to market themselves successfully. Here are some tips to help you put your best foot forward and land that in-house position:   more >>

It’s safe to say that few in the legal profession were sorry to see 2009 end. This was a year that was marked by one of the worst recessions in recent history, also dubbed the “Great Recession.” Now that the dust has settled, everyone is anxiously awaiting to see what 2010 will bring. Most analysts and experts seem to agree that the worst is over. Yet, the economy has been left devastated, and the recovery promises to be a long one.  more >>

As we are nearing the end of 2009, one of the toughest economic times of our generation, one would hope to see lessons learned on the eve of a new year. One thing remains clear: greed is far from dead. It is alive and kicking. So who will be squeezed as we enter 2010?  more >>