e-bar (Volume 9, No. 52)
Article Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009
TIGHT JOB MARKET CALLS FOR TIGHT, TARGETED APPLICATIONS
For recent law school graduates who have passed the bar exam
but still have been unable to secure employment, there are steps you can take
to enhance your chances in a tight job market. First of all, consider your
target market. Also, tailor your application materials for each employer while
making sure that your resume and cover letter are perfect and your resume is
dynamic. Access the link below for more and click here for additional assistance
and information from the NCBA Career Services and the Career Center.
http://www.law.com/jsp/law/careercenter/lawArticleCareerCenter.jsp?id=1202436322647&Job_Search_Tips_for_the_Unemployed_Law_Graduate
DEADLINE FOR 2010 LIBERTY BELL NOMINATIONS IS JAN.
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The deadline for nominations for the 2010 Liberty Bell
Award, presented annually by the Young Lawyers Division on Law Day, is Jan. 8.
The award will be presented on Friday, May 7, 2010, in conjunction with the
53rd observance of Law Day. Established in 1983, the Liberty Bell Award
recognizes North Carolinians who have served
with distinction in a wide array of leadership positions. Access the link below
for additional information, including a list of previous winners and a
nomination form for 2010 Liberty Bell Award.
http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/5094751/libertyBellNominationPacket.pdf
IN MEMORIAM
Judge Robert T. Gash of Brevard died Dec. 12 at the age of
85. Practicing for more than half a century, Gash obtained the first million
dollar verdict in the State of North
Carolina in 1971. Retired Federal Magistrate Judge
for the Western District of North Carolina J. Toliver Davis of Forest City
died Dec. 11 at the age of 87. Navy veteran Lieutenant JG Joseph M. Griffin,
74, passed away Dec. 23. Griffin was an active
member of the Charlotte
community.
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‘HOW FIVE GRADS SURVIVED A RECESSION’ OFFERS CREATIVE IDEAS
The ABA Journal, published by the American Bar Association,
highlights five graduates who entered law school in a brilliant economy and
exited in the recession of the early nineties – changing their plans and
forcing them to perhaps rethink their careers. If you find yourself in a
similar situation or are considering exploring another professional avenue in a
down economy, take a look at how these five attorneys found success.
http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/when_the_detour_becomes_the_destination/
NALP OVERHAUL OF SUMMER ASSOCIATE RECRUITING PRACTICES
The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) has been
revising the guidelines that determine how law firms and law schools organize
their recruiting process for summer associates. A 17-person commission has been
working on the report, expected to be released in January. For more
information, visit the link below.
http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202437271707&The_Future_of_Summer_Associate_Recruiting
WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is
coming to a close, spend some down time exploring Vimeo, a self-proclaimed
“respectful community of creative people who are passionate about sharing the
videos they make.” Consider it YouTube, with a touch of indie spirit – all
grown up, thought provoking, creative video production. Not sure where to
start? Try “Vimeo’s 25 favorite
videos of 2009,” and work your way down to number one.
http://www.vimeo.com