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Tuesday , March 30, 2010

I went to a fourth-tier school and graduated near the bottom of my class last year. Then I took a few LL.M. classes at a top-tier school and got good grades. Will it be worth it for me to get an LL.M.?

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Tuesday , October 27, 2009

Will I lose my opportunity to work at a large DC firm if I choose to start my career at a local firm in my small hometown?

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Tuesday , September 01, 2009

How do I bring up with a hiring partner the fact that I was not offered a signing bonus with the offer of a first-year associate position?

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Tuesday , August 04, 2009

For interviews, are skirted suits the way to go for women? I feel much more comfortable and pulled together in a pantsuit. I'm also quite tall -- does that mean I should go for flats over heels? It seems like every little thing counts.

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Wednesday, June 03, 2009

After coming to the U.S., I obtained an LL.M., passed the New York and California bar exams, and ended up opening my own firm -- but I dream about practicing at a U.S. BigLaw firm. I'm considering going back to school for a J.D. Any advice?

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Wednesday, April 08, 2009

I'm 36 and I've been accepted at a top-tier law school. But I'm concerned I may be trading in my 45-hour-a-week job at $60K for an 80-hour-a-week job for not much more compensation.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

I got a call that my New York BigLaw firm offer has been rescinded due to the economy. What can I do to secure a job upon graduation? And what are my chances of ever landing at a BigLaw firm?

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Do you think second- and third-tier law schools attempt to attract students by failing to paint an accurate portrayal of the job prospects of those not in the top 15?

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Why does there have to be a bottom half to every class? Given the curve grading system, does it really mean anything?

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

I'm a 3L at a top school. Would taking a clerkship after spending a couple of years in Biglaw derail my career?

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Ann asks readers to help solve the mystery of why a young lawyer can't get an interview.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Ann discusses 'guarantees' of making partner.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

What can you do when the attorney interviewing you for a job speaks exclusively about him- or herself the entire time?

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

What can you do when the attorney interviewing you for a job speaks exclusively about him- or herself the entire time?

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Thursday , June 12, 2008

Should I sacrifice my full scholarship to a tier 2 school and transfer to Columbia or NYU for my third year?

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

The economy has me worried. Should I get into Biglaw and start paying off my loans, or can I pursue a clerkship?

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

What is the etiquette for reapplying to a firm that you previously interviewed with but were not offered the job?

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Ann advises a young wannabe lawyer with his eye on Biglaw on which of two local law schools to attend.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Resources available for out lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender/transsexual attorneys.

Thursday , January 17, 2008

I am concerned that a thank-you note sent by mail will arrive after the interviewer has given their evaluation of me.

Wednesday, January 09, 2008

What is the current etiquette on post-interview thank-you notes? Is e-mail acceptable?

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

I seem to have missed the boat for Biglaw recruiting. Is there any way to get on board now?

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

How do you answer a question like, "Where do you see yourself in five years?"

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Can you sanitize poor J.D. grades with an LL.M.?

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

I graduated from a top law school but am ranked in the bottom 20. Can I get hired by a prestigious firm?

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

I am a 2L preparing for on-campus interviews for summer associate positions, but all the Biglaw firms look alike.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Ann explains how the elite Biglaw firms look at potential candidates.

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

I accepted a position that starts at the end of my clerkship, but I have vacation plans. Will this be a problem?

Wednesday, March 07, 2007

A firm gave me an offer in October and said it would be in touch with me in the new year, but I haven't heard anything.

Wednesday, December 27, 2006

My goal is to practice at a Biglaw firm in New York. If I choose Penn, will I be able to get a summer job in NYC?

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

I have received no job offers because, I believe, of my accent and my reserved demeanor. What can I do?

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

I attended two law schools. Must both be on my resume?

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Does your advice to pre-law students also apply to the prestige rankings of law firms?

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

I'm a minority student at a top-10 law school with grades near the bottom of my class. Can I get a Biglaw summer offer?

Wednesday, August 09, 2006

In the heat of the moment, I lied during my Biglaw job interview.

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

I'm passionate about my job in the music industry but still want to start law school. Should I go part time or full?

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

I'm thinking of transferring to a higher-ranked school, but I'd be giving up a decent scholarship and high class rank.

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Ann replies to three readers: one in law school, one seeking a first job and one Biglaw associate planning ahead.

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

I've been accepted by two law schools, and the lower-ranked one is offering me practically a full tuition scholarship.

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

How can summer associates choose between corporate transactional work and litigation?

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Valuable advice from a European lawyer about crossing the Pond professionally.

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

I have committed to a summer associate position with a large firm, but I now question my choice.

Tuesday , February 07, 2006

Beware the overuse of passive verbs, which can lead to unwanted twists and turns in expression, according to Kenneth F. Oettle, co-chair of Sills Cummis Epstein & Gross' writing program. Oettle says people get into trouble by writing in the order in which thoughts occur. They don't think ahead, and they don't rethink the structure after they create it. Check out Oettle's "before" and "after" examples and see which version most closely resembles your own writing.

Wednesday, January 11, 2006

I'm a 2L with a New York Biglaw summer job lined up for this year, but my grades have slipped.

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

I'm doing really well at Brooklyn Law. Should I transfer to NYU or Columbia?

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

I'm pretty sure I didn't pass the bar, and I'm worried about telling my new bosses. What do I do if the worst happens?

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

As a 2L I summered at a firm that won't extend offers until mid-September. What do I tell other firms as I interview?

Wednesday, June 15, 2005

Please give me advice about whether it would be possible for an average, academically speaking, girl to be a lawyer.

Wednesday, May 25, 2005

I'm a first-year associate at a small New York City firm from a fourth-tier school, and I feel discouraged when I read your advice.

Wednesday, May 11, 2005

I'm a summer associate worried about the "up or out" life at a NYC Biglaw firm.

Wednesday, March 02, 2005

I graduated last spring with honors from a top-tier law school, but I still can't find a job. How do I market myself at this point, or do I give up on the idea of working as an attorney?

Wednesday, January 26, 2005

I'm having second thoughts about the wisdom of paying my way through a Top 10 law school when I could have had a free ride at a lower-ranked institution. What's the best way for me to evaluate my situation?

Wednesday, January 05, 2005

How can I leverage a summer associate position at a top 10 New York City firm into a career outside the city?

Tuesday , November 16, 2004

What are the most important things for summer associates to consider when choosing a firm?

Tuesday , March 09, 2004

Would it be bad to ask my summer associate employer for a week off to get married?

Tuesday , July 29, 2003

I'm finishing my first year as a summer associate and separating from my husband. Will the breakup affect my career?