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Fordham’s Fashion Law Institute – Proof You Can Design Your Dream Career (0)
Do bright pink suits and fashion degrees have a place in the law? Hollywood’s famous fictional Lawyer Elle Woods (played by Alicia Silverstone, Legally Blonde)thought so, and she was clearly onto something. On September 8, Fordham University will launch the world’s first Fashion Law Institute, which plans to offer ”fashion law” coursework and seminars that explore fashion-related legal issues. The Fashion Law Institute will also offer pro bono legal services to emerging fashion [...]
Flexible Lawyer Jobs»
Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 8/24/10 (0)
With back-to-school time here, you may be thinking what’s next? How about you–your career, work/life balance or pursuit of personal interests? If flexible work is on your list, here are a few potential leads for you:
Part-time Attorney (Copyright) (DC)
Staff-attorney (non-profit) (PA)
Staff-attorney (non-profit) (MD)
Law Firm Ghost Writer – flexible schedule
Entry-Level Staff Attorney – non-profit (NY)
Legal Fellowship [...]
Freelancing»
Freelance Write Your Way to a Paycheck in 2010 (0)
Whether you’re looking for extra money, or a creative way to use your law degree while at-home with the kids–or maybe hoping to bring in new clients, you might find freelance writing on the side of law a great fit. Here’s a read with links that show freelance income potential…proof that you can write your [...]
Legal Detours»
Lawyer Parents and Unemployed Lawyers Can’t Afford NOT to Keep Their License Active (1)
Before writing Staying at Home, Staying in the Law: A Guide to Remaining Active in the Legal Profession While Pursuing Your Dreams and since it was published, lawyers have repeatedly told me that the costs of CLE and attorney licensing fees are a huge obstacle in retaining active status while pursuing other career paths, taking detours or timeouts (such as to stay at home and raise children), or during periods of unemployment.
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Start a Part-Time Practice: The Part-Time Shingle Teleseminar is Back (0)
On Thursday, Februrary 18, 2010, 12:30 PM ET, Carolyn Elefant and Julie Tower-Pierce team up once again to deliver the incredibly popular teleseminar, The Part-Time Shingle. If you’ve ever dreamed about starting your own practice or staying in the law on your own flexible terms, this is an event you absolutely can’t miss!
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