Careers in Law Roundtable: 5 Attorneys Discuss How They Found Their Path

Curious about a career in law? Whether you’re in law school, taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), or finishing your undergraduate degree, it’s helpful to hear from attorneys to get a sense of what working in the legal field …

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A Day in the Life of a Litigation Associate

Dylan Bolduc, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

7:30 a.m. – Wake up. I check for emails that might have come in overnight. This morning, it’s only my daily news alerts in my inbox. I like to be able to …

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Why Pro Bono Work Is Essential to a Successful Legal Career

Sonja Sahlsten and Pejmon Pashai are associates at Finnegan in Washington, DC. In addition to their patent law practice, Sonja and Pejmon devote significant time to pro bono and have found the work challenging and fulfilling. Their pro bono work …

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What Is a Security Engineer?

With unprecedented numbers of cyberattacks and billions of dollars in losses due to malicious cyber activity every year, security engineers are more important than ever. 

As IT professionals, these security-focused engineers are responsible for protecting a company’s networks and computer …

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The Everything Guide to a Career in Public Service

When I was 13 years old, I went to science camp. One day, I sat and listened as a scientist described what global warming was going to do to the planet—rising ocean levels, mass extinctions, devastation of populations around the …

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Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Specialist

I’m a cybersecurity specialist. My job is to protect digital data and prevent it from being lost or stolen. Digital data is anything that exists in electronic form and can be processed automatically—passwords, documents, music, videos, and even settings for …

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Opinion: ReDonda Vaught Conviction Raises Serious Concerns for Healthcare Delivery

ReDonda Vaught dedicated her life to the service of others in one of the most admirable vocations: nursing, but she has been convicted of two felonies and faces eight years of prison.

How did we get here? Like the shot …

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Top Interpersonal Skills Employers Look For

Often known as people skills, interpersonal skills are the soft skills you use to interact with others. In the workplace, these skills are essential to being an effective team player and contributing to a positive work environment. 

Yet some interpersonal …

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Legal Cover Letter Checklist

A polished, compelling cover letter is a critical component of a legal job application. This is your chance to make a great first impression and demonstrate why you’re the perfect fit for the job. Follow these tips for crafting a cover letter

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