How do multinational law firms make use of their associates/solicitors practising law in more than 1 country?
Q. I mean, what sort of stuff do multinational law firms make their associates/solicitors/law yers, which practise law in several countries, do? I'm sure it's an advantage for a lawyer to have several legal qualifications.
Asked by Mike - Sat Mar 7 10:44:37 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In fact, multinationals engage associates/solicitors/law yers in their offices in each country and only a few top are trained in international law and laws of different countries.
Answered by V.T.V.RAM - Sat Mar 14 09:11:23 2009
Q. I mean, what sort of stuff do multinational law firms make their associates/solicitors/law yers, which practise law in several countries, do? I'm sure it's an advantage for a lawyer to have several legal qualifications.
Asked by Mike - Sat Mar 7 10:44:37 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In fact, multinationals engage associates/solicitors/law yers in their offices in each country and only a few top are trained in international law and laws of different countries.
Answered by V.T.V.RAM - Sat Mar 14 09:11:23 2009
What are law firms looking for in applicants?
Q. As an arts graduate who has never studied law or business I am having trouble knowing what to say in applications to law firms in order to convince them I want to be a commercial lawyer. Is reading about business in the papers enough? does anyone know any good general business studies books or any important areas to look at in the press, like the credit crunch. If you have successfully applied to law firms what tips can you give me for applications and interviews. Many thanks!
Asked by sairs - Thu Jul 10 15:13:45 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. As an arts graduate who has never studied law or business I am having trouble knowing what to say in applications to law firms in order to convince them I want to be a commercial lawyer. Is reading about business in the papers enough? does anyone know any good general business studies books or any important areas to look at in the press, like the credit crunch. If you have successfully applied to law firms what tips can you give me for applications and interviews. Many thanks!
Asked by sairs - Thu Jul 10 15:13:45 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Why is Obama spending a million bucks for 3 law firms to defend pressure in showing a VALID birth certificate?
Q. Instead of spending all that money wouldn't it be easier to just provide this basic document? These 3 law firms are also tasked with keeping his collage records sealed that would probably reveal he was a foreigner getting foreign aide.
Asked by Joe - Sat Jan 24 18:45:22 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You know, the Republicans in power would have NEVER let him get away with anything. They had all the power in the world to do what they wanted. This case is as legitimate as the $54 million dollar pants lawsuit.
Answered by Bean - Sat Jan 24 19:12:26 2009
Q. Instead of spending all that money wouldn't it be easier to just provide this basic document? These 3 law firms are also tasked with keeping his collage records sealed that would probably reveal he was a foreigner getting foreign aide.
Asked by Joe - Sat Jan 24 18:45:22 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You know, the Republicans in power would have NEVER let him get away with anything. They had all the power in the world to do what they wanted. This case is as legitimate as the $54 million dollar pants lawsuit.
Answered by Bean - Sat Jan 24 19:12:26 2009
Do a lot of conglomerates or big companies own law firms?
Q. Do a lot of conglomerates or big companies own law firms? Or are most law firms independent? My assumption is that they do, since some large companies seem to have their hand in everything, but I have been unable to find any examples.
Asked by Ricardo Paye - Sun Oct 7 02:53:47 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not usually. A corporation wants to be independent of the law offices they use. I think that the old maxim applies. "A person who acts as their own lawyer has a fool for a lawyer". You want your attorney to be above the worries of the company.
Answered by Feeling Mutual - Sun Oct 7 10:07:15 2007
Q. Do a lot of conglomerates or big companies own law firms? Or are most law firms independent? My assumption is that they do, since some large companies seem to have their hand in everything, but I have been unable to find any examples.
Asked by Ricardo Paye - Sun Oct 7 02:53:47 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not usually. A corporation wants to be independent of the law offices they use. I think that the old maxim applies. "A person who acts as their own lawyer has a fool for a lawyer". You want your attorney to be above the worries of the company.
Answered by Feeling Mutual - Sun Oct 7 10:07:15 2007
Where can paralegals work, besides law firms?
Q. I am looking into getting a post-degree certificate as a paralegal and am curious about where a paralegal can work, besides law firms. Thanks for any ideas.
Asked by Anne R - Tue Feb 20 17:31:32 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. copywriting
Answered by 5-Stars - Wed Feb 28 15:18:53 2007
Q. I am looking into getting a post-degree certificate as a paralegal and am curious about where a paralegal can work, besides law firms. Thanks for any ideas.
Asked by Anne R - Tue Feb 20 17:31:32 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. copywriting
Answered by 5-Stars - Wed Feb 28 15:18:53 2007
Do prominent law firms have rules forbidding Partners from having romantic relations w/ Associates?
Q. Do prominent law firms you are familiar with have rules forbidding Partners from having romantic relationships with Associates, especially if they are dating an associate in their group/section? (Talking about respected law firms with at least 40+ attorneys) /
Asked by Jan Sobieski 1683 - Tue Oct 2 14:34:59 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They're all different and have their own rules. I'm sure many do, but remember lawyers see themselves as above the law anyway and so it would depend on which partner did the dirty deed.
Answered by Glennroid - Tue Oct 2 14:37:27 2007
Q. Do prominent law firms you are familiar with have rules forbidding Partners from having romantic relationships with Associates, especially if they are dating an associate in their group/section? (Talking about respected law firms with at least 40+ attorneys) /
Asked by Jan Sobieski 1683 - Tue Oct 2 14:34:59 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They're all different and have their own rules. I'm sure many do, but remember lawyers see themselves as above the law anyway and so it would depend on which partner did the dirty deed.
Answered by Glennroid - Tue Oct 2 14:37:27 2007
How do most law firms deal with closed file storage? I would like to scan them and save them electronically.?
Q. My boss started his law firm about 9 years ago, and we have 78 boxes of closed files. We would like to begin scanning these files and saving them electronically, does anyone know if there are programs or companies that do this?
Asked by Laura M - Fri Oct 12 15:34:16 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Every law office I've ever worked at stores their closed files as old fashioned paper files. It takes a lot of space to do so, but that's the way they do it.
Answered by g g f - Fri Oct 12 15:45:42 2007
Q. My boss started his law firm about 9 years ago, and we have 78 boxes of closed files. We would like to begin scanning these files and saving them electronically, does anyone know if there are programs or companies that do this?
Asked by Laura M - Fri Oct 12 15:34:16 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Every law office I've ever worked at stores their closed files as old fashioned paper files. It takes a lot of space to do so, but that's the way they do it.
Answered by g g f - Fri Oct 12 15:45:42 2007
i am graduate in Law from a University in India.Where can i find jobs in law firms overseas?
Q. i am graduate in Law from a University in India.Where can i find jobs in law firms overseas?
Asked by jayaraj s - Tue Dec 2 05:53:58 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I know is one site with a real person (imagine that) assigned to search the Internet for you for $100k+ jobs in the specialized field you choose. This saves you time, and RiseSmart also does corporate recruiting so they have even more job leads to offer you on top of those listed on Internet web sites. They also have a location-specific salary calculator, a resume analysis and editing team, and provide access to Visual CV. My friend got the half-off price (about $20) with coupon code RSHM5008.
Answered by eucheredu - Tue Dec 2 09:20:24 2008
Q. i am graduate in Law from a University in India.Where can i find jobs in law firms overseas?
Asked by jayaraj s - Tue Dec 2 05:53:58 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I know is one site with a real person (imagine that) assigned to search the Internet for you for $100k+ jobs in the specialized field you choose. This saves you time, and RiseSmart also does corporate recruiting so they have even more job leads to offer you on top of those listed on Internet web sites. They also have a location-specific salary calculator, a resume analysis and editing team, and provide access to Visual CV. My friend got the half-off price (about $20) with coupon code RSHM5008.
Answered by eucheredu - Tue Dec 2 09:20:24 2008
Are there any volunteer opportunities at private law firms?
Q. I would be particularly interested in doing non-confidential things like helping to update materials in a law library or doing office work like filing, making copies, running errands, etc. Do you have to be a law student to do this? How would you approach a law firm with this kind of offer?
Asked by Sheila - Tue Jun 16 13:06:12 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No you don't have to be a law student. You should call around at local law firms and ask if they are accepting volunteers or have any internship programs.
Answered by meanno - Tue Jun 16 14:17:55 2009
Q. I would be particularly interested in doing non-confidential things like helping to update materials in a law library or doing office work like filing, making copies, running errands, etc. Do you have to be a law student to do this? How would you approach a law firm with this kind of offer?
Asked by Sheila - Tue Jun 16 13:06:12 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No you don't have to be a law student. You should call around at local law firms and ask if they are accepting volunteers or have any internship programs.
Answered by meanno - Tue Jun 16 14:17:55 2009
What are the names of the best melbourne law firms ?
Q. Please provide contact info like their website... I am interested in specialists maybe even QCs with experience in contract law, business litigation, that sort of thing. Though it's a small case, i want a big firm to send a scary letter on my behalf.
Asked by Chris 777 - Tue May 6 01:54:33 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I work in Shopping Centre Management and I use Holding Redlich for all my litigation work. They are very good.
Answered by Button - Tue May 6 21:43:40 2008
Q. Please provide contact info like their website... I am interested in specialists maybe even QCs with experience in contract law, business litigation, that sort of thing. Though it's a small case, i want a big firm to send a scary letter on my behalf.
Asked by Chris 777 - Tue May 6 01:54:33 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I work in Shopping Centre Management and I use Holding Redlich for all my litigation work. They are very good.
Answered by Button - Tue May 6 21:43:40 2008
Why do companies have legal departments when they refer cases to outside law firms?
Q. Why do companies have legal departments when they refer cases to outside law firms? Why hire lawyers and paralegals and secretaries? When the litigation is outsourced? For instance, the big insurance companies have legal departments with lawyers, paralegals, and legal secretaries...but also local attorney networks across the country. Why?
Asked by klav - Mon Mar 8 15:55:38 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. Why do companies have legal departments when they refer cases to outside law firms? Why hire lawyers and paralegals and secretaries? When the litigation is outsourced? For instance, the big insurance companies have legal departments with lawyers, paralegals, and legal secretaries...but also local attorney networks across the country. Why?
Asked by klav - Mon Mar 8 15:55:38 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
I am a law student looking for a job after my last year come May. What is the best way to contact firms?
Q. I have tried sending out hard copy of resume and cover letter, sending email, but have not had much success with that. From what I hear, especially considering the dismal job market and economy, lawyers who get these resumes just chunk them in the trash. I don't have alot of contacts...a few...should I call these law firms and just ask about job opportunities? I need to start "knocking on doors" pretty much. Help! Need a job! Scared!
Asked by elwoods10 - Sun Dec 13 13:27:14 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm assuming that the places where you worked the past 2 summers are not hiring. The job market for entry level lawyers is generally not good if you don't graduate from a top law school or at the top of your class from a tier 1 law school and you are graduating into an even tougher job market due to the recession. Most law school graduates have found their law school's career services office to be largely unhelpful. You can try utilizing them if you have not done so already, but I suspect it will end up not being very helpful. Do use every contact you have. If you have a good relationship with a law professor that may help at least open some doors for you. One of my classmates who did not have a job upon graduation had a good… [cont.]
Answered by Charis P - Mon Dec 14 12:14:08 2009
Q. I have tried sending out hard copy of resume and cover letter, sending email, but have not had much success with that. From what I hear, especially considering the dismal job market and economy, lawyers who get these resumes just chunk them in the trash. I don't have alot of contacts...a few...should I call these law firms and just ask about job opportunities? I need to start "knocking on doors" pretty much. Help! Need a job! Scared!
Asked by elwoods10 - Sun Dec 13 13:27:14 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm assuming that the places where you worked the past 2 summers are not hiring. The job market for entry level lawyers is generally not good if you don't graduate from a top law school or at the top of your class from a tier 1 law school and you are graduating into an even tougher job market due to the recession. Most law school graduates have found their law school's career services office to be largely unhelpful. You can try utilizing them if you have not done so already, but I suspect it will end up not being very helpful. Do use every contact you have. If you have a good relationship with a law professor that may help at least open some doors for you. One of my classmates who did not have a job upon graduation had a good… [cont.]
Answered by Charis P - Mon Dec 14 12:14:08 2009
Are there any law firms that will sponsor me and pay for my school if i agree to work for them?
Q. I am currently going to school for a business degree, but I want to get a paralegal degree or certification. I have heard that some law firms will pay for you to go to school if you agree to work for them if you agree to work for them for a certain amount of time...is this true and where/how would I find out these things?
Asked by numb3r1angel - Tue Feb 12 14:28:54 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't know of a specific law firm, but I do know a lot of businesses out there, once you've worked for them for a certain amount of time, will pay for an employee to take classes or get a degree; generally it is reimbursement, though, and the % they reimburse depends on grades. I've worked for 3 or 4 big companies that offer this. I would begin calling firms and asking around-- never know what you can find.
Answered by MSB - Tue Feb 12 14:33:23 2008
Q. I am currently going to school for a business degree, but I want to get a paralegal degree or certification. I have heard that some law firms will pay for you to go to school if you agree to work for them if you agree to work for them for a certain amount of time...is this true and where/how would I find out these things?
Asked by numb3r1angel - Tue Feb 12 14:28:54 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't know of a specific law firm, but I do know a lot of businesses out there, once you've worked for them for a certain amount of time, will pay for an employee to take classes or get a degree; generally it is reimbursement, though, and the % they reimburse depends on grades. I've worked for 3 or 4 big companies that offer this. I would begin calling firms and asking around-- never know what you can find.
Answered by MSB - Tue Feb 12 14:33:23 2008
Any Law Firms Hire Remote Billing Specialists or Outsource Billing Service?
Q. Do law firms hire outside contractors (remote) to do their billing? I am looking to work from home handling manual and e-bills for law firms (not necessarily) from my state. Have 9 years experience.
Asked by T. M. - Fri Oct 9 14:26:17 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. All the firms I have been involved with do all their billing in house. Most even have their own collections department.
Answered by Michelle D - Fri Oct 9 14:30:11 2009
Q. Do law firms hire outside contractors (remote) to do their billing? I am looking to work from home handling manual and e-bills for law firms (not necessarily) from my state. Have 9 years experience.
Asked by T. M. - Fri Oct 9 14:26:17 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. All the firms I have been involved with do all their billing in house. Most even have their own collections department.
Answered by Michelle D - Fri Oct 9 14:30:11 2009
Why do so many lawyers from big law firms make big financial contributions to US political campaigns?
Q. How do the big law firms benefit from these political contributions?
Asked by jonzoct - Mon Apr 21 09:01:25 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Because a great many federal judges are appointed. A big enough contribution gets you a compassionate ear to whisper who would be a good appointee.
Answered by xtowgrunt - Mon Apr 21 09:08:26 2008
Q. How do the big law firms benefit from these political contributions?
Asked by jonzoct - Mon Apr 21 09:01:25 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Because a great many federal judges are appointed. A big enough contribution gets you a compassionate ear to whisper who would be a good appointee.
Answered by xtowgrunt - Mon Apr 21 09:08:26 2008
Why do law firms have horrible names?
Q. Law firms have the worst names ever, it's long, complicated and doesn't make sense, what is it?
Asked by 2live Crew - Mon Feb 22 15:29:43 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's the names of the partners, or owners of the firm.
Answered by pepito - Mon Feb 22 15:34:05 2010
Q. Law firms have the worst names ever, it's long, complicated and doesn't make sense, what is it?
Asked by 2live Crew - Mon Feb 22 15:29:43 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's the names of the partners, or owners of the firm.
Answered by pepito - Mon Feb 22 15:34:05 2010
apart from being a solicitor, what other legal departments are there in law firms?
Q. I have a law degree and masters in law, but do not want to be a solicitor, but would like to work in law firm. what type of jobs can i do legally related in a law firm
Asked by now_follow - Fri May 9 12:19:43 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Paralegal, costs draftsman, legal advisor, statement taker, conveyancer, will drafter, various assistant work...
Answered by Leanne196 - Fri May 9 12:47:31 2008
Q. I have a law degree and masters in law, but do not want to be a solicitor, but would like to work in law firm. what type of jobs can i do legally related in a law firm
Asked by now_follow - Fri May 9 12:19:43 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Paralegal, costs draftsman, legal advisor, statement taker, conveyancer, will drafter, various assistant work...
Answered by Leanne196 - Fri May 9 12:47:31 2008
Do the big law firms pay for bar review classes for their newly hired associates?
Q. Do the big law firms also pay for the continuing legal education of their attorneys?
Asked by Andre - Mon Jan 7 13:28:11 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Bar review courses - maybe; but most of the time, one is only a law clerk with a contingent offer upon passing the bar exam (and one has already taken the bar exam) CLE = yes, but not all classes. Most law firms have "firm passports" through certain continuing education programs (ex. CEB in California). Also, many large law firms have their own in-house CLE courses.
Answered by Princess Leia - Mon Jan 7 21:34:02 2008
Q. Do the big law firms also pay for the continuing legal education of their attorneys?
Asked by Andre - Mon Jan 7 13:28:11 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Bar review courses - maybe; but most of the time, one is only a law clerk with a contingent offer upon passing the bar exam (and one has already taken the bar exam) CLE = yes, but not all classes. Most law firms have "firm passports" through certain continuing education programs (ex. CEB in California). Also, many large law firms have their own in-house CLE courses.
Answered by Princess Leia - Mon Jan 7 21:34:02 2008
WHEN SHOULD I APPLY TO LAW FIRMS AS A PARALEGAL?
Q. I would like to gain some experience before I apply to law school. I want to apply to BIGLAW firms as a legal assistant. I live in a big city (NY/NJ legal market) Can I apply anytime and if so, when can I expect to start working? Specifically, if I graduate in May, when do I apply? And if I graduate in February, (if i finished these classes) when do I apply? Thanks!!
Asked by kewlchica - Sun Oct 12 02:02:56 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You should start applying at least 3-6 months before you graduate school. Beef up your resume with all the jobs you've had that show you have clerical / secretarial experience. Good luck!
Answered by Princess Leia - Tue Oct 14 22:14:06 2008
Q. I would like to gain some experience before I apply to law school. I want to apply to BIGLAW firms as a legal assistant. I live in a big city (NY/NJ legal market) Can I apply anytime and if so, when can I expect to start working? Specifically, if I graduate in May, when do I apply? And if I graduate in February, (if i finished these classes) when do I apply? Thanks!!
Asked by kewlchica - Sun Oct 12 02:02:56 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You should start applying at least 3-6 months before you graduate school. Beef up your resume with all the jobs you've had that show you have clerical / secretarial experience. Good luck!
Answered by Princess Leia - Tue Oct 14 22:14:06 2008
how can i get a list of websites for law firms in philadelphia, pennsylvania?
Q. looking for jobs within law offices in the city of philadelphia and the state of pennsylvania, attempting to get a list of law offices on the internet wherein I can down load my resume. Don't know how to.
Asked by Fern - Sun Dec 27 14:02:36 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can find over 1,400 law firms in Philadelphia and over 8,000 law firms in Pennsylvania listed at martindale.com, which is a professional listing website for lawyers. You can choose to search for law firms in Philadelphia with the search engine and besides the main list there will be side filters that allow you to look at them by firm size and practice area. When you select a firm listing, if the firm has a website you will find the website address in the listing and contact information at the firm website for sending your resume.
Answered by Charis P - Mon Dec 28 18:06:15 2009
Q. looking for jobs within law offices in the city of philadelphia and the state of pennsylvania, attempting to get a list of law offices on the internet wherein I can down load my resume. Don't know how to.
Asked by Fern - Sun Dec 27 14:02:36 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can find over 1,400 law firms in Philadelphia and over 8,000 law firms in Pennsylvania listed at martindale.com, which is a professional listing website for lawyers. You can choose to search for law firms in Philadelphia with the search engine and besides the main list there will be side filters that allow you to look at them by firm size and practice area. When you select a firm listing, if the firm has a website you will find the website address in the listing and contact information at the firm website for sending your resume.
Answered by Charis P - Mon Dec 28 18:06:15 2009
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