10 steps to curate a professional image onlineBy Corey VarmaOctober 2015When someone types your name into a search engine, what will they see? Use these 10 tips to improve what future employers, clients and adversaries may learn about you online.
Communication etiquette as a young lawyer—ResponsivenessBy Vincent A. OppedisanoOctober 2015Developing a good sense of how to best reply to different communications will help you in your practice in a number of ways. Here are a few rules and general guidelines that should help.
DePaul alumni share secrets of success with current law studentsBy Sherry H. JosephApril 2015On the Evening of March 19, 2015, five alumni of the University of DePaul College of Law engaged in honest and practical conversations with current law students on the realities of practicing law.
E-mail courtesy DOs and taboosBy Ann Marie SabathApril 2015Some suggestions and a top ten list of common e-mail mistakes.
Eight tips for law students taking the MPREBy Marie K. SarantakisDecember 2015A few tips to keep in mind when preparing to take the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination.
Ernie Banks: A primerBy Tim Ritchey & Madeleine MintonApril 2015Legendary Chicago Cubs player Ernie Banks’ story is a learning moment for any lawyer who may face the issue of undue influence.
Exploring the viability of expanding 711 licenses to law students working for private law firmsBy Marie K. SarantakisOctober 2015711 limited law licenses are currently allowed for law students working under the supervision of a legal aid organization, office of the public defender, or law office of the State. But what about the students externing for private practitioners who are performing similar work?
Five methods to transcend from zealous to zenBy Marie K. SarantakisAugust 2015A few ideas to empower you to become more resilient and centered in an ever-connected and fast-paced world.
Great Springfield-area volunteer opportunity on October 9By George L. SchoenbeckOctober 2015Volunteer your time at "Computer Basics 2015: Is This Thing On?" You don't need any in-depth knowledge of any particular program, but you could help out a senior in need!
How to be an asset to your firmBy Poonam K. LakhaniApril 2015With a volatile economy where clients are quick to take their business to a competing firm, there are certain steps you can take to make yourself invaluable and irreplaceable.
How to successfully ask for a raiseBy Lyndsay A. MarkleyDecember 2015Salary negotiations can be difficult for everyone involved if the process isn't handled professionally. Consult these tips before asking for a raise and you may be well on your way to achieving what you want.
ISBA YLD members volunteer on live televisionBy Marie K. SarantakisApril 2015On March 9th, law students and young attorneys gathered at WTTW Studios in Chicago to raise funds for public television.