17 Jobs for Political Science Majors (That Don’t Require You to Run for Office)

Not everyone who studies political science goes into politics (although many do!). Jobs for political science majors range from, yes, government positions, law, and research, to marketing, sales, and even project management

Jobs for Political Science Majors Explained

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What Is Criminal Law?

You may know shows like Law & Order, The Practice, and Better Call Saul for their intense, high-stress, and sometimes emotional scenes, but they’re based on a very real career path in criminal law. So, what is criminal law, and …

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15+ Top Law Firms in 2023

The top law firms include some of the most well-known and prestigious companies in law. These firms offer corporate, commercial, and public legal services to clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to high-net-worth individuals. We’ve compiled a list of the …

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Law Firms in Action: Technology & Innovation

As technology has advanced, so too has its use across the legal industry and within law firms seeking to improve efficiency for lawyers and clients. And never has technology been so at the forefront as it has been during the …

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Five Online Resources to Make Your Law School Journey Easier

Commencing your law school journey is no easy task, and can often feel like learning a new language. Professors do their best to break down legalese and abstract concepts into something digestible for students, but keeping afloat amidst the mass …

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Essential Strategies for Lawyers on Building Business

For the first several years of practice, lawyers first focus on learning how to perform the job, then on how to get better every day. But eventually as your career progresses, some attention needs to be focused on building business …

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Alex Aristides: Journey into Law

After completing his undergraduate degree in History at University College London, Alex Aristides decided to go see the world and spent a gap year in Hong Kong. He used this as an opportunity to work on his personal and professional …

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Legal Career Paths: From Practicing Securities Litigation to Empowering Student Athletes

Joyce Anderson is the Co-Founder and COO of Honest Game. Previously, she was an associate at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, and currently she serves as President of the Board for Girls Play Sports NFP. Joyce holds a B.A. from …

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Announcing The 2023 Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For and Top 150 Under 150!

Rounding out our rankings releases for the year 2023, we are pleased to announce the Best Midsize Law Firms To Work For as well as the Top 150 Under 150.

The survey-based Best Midsize Law Firms To Work For, like …

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Six Things Lawyers Should Know Before Going In-House

Private firms and government jobs aren't for everyone. Some law students are a much better fit in-house at a company. This is where you can focus on one client and sometimes multiple different practice areas. When deciding if that work …

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