Description
Though it’s commonly thought that law is a perennial career, today’s legal eagles are learning differently. And as contemporary news coverage suggests, most are in desperate need of guidance on how to keep their jobs and what to do if they are let go. The legal landscape has shifted, and keen lawyers will have to know how to navigate it. With 25 years in legal career counseling, Hermann helps attorneys maintain downsizing in a precarious economy. The book provides a savvy outlook on the current job scene, with specifi c topics that come with: opportunities impervious to economic flux; beating “recession depression”; the usage of a law degree outside the “mainstream”; combining career opportunities; maximizing contacts; nailing an interview; and relocation considerations. This book focuses primarily on the job-search process for attorneys who’ve been recently displaced, with additional tips for individuals who want to redirect their career focus consequently.