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Though it's commonly thought that law is a perennial career, today's legal eagles are learning otherwise. And as recent news coverage suggests, most are in desperate need of guidance on how to keep their jobs and what to do if they're let go. The legal landscape has shifted, and keen lawyers must know how to navigate it. With 25 years in legal career counseling, Hermann helps attorneys deal with downsizing in a precarious economy. The book provides a savvy outlook on the current job scene, with specifi c topics that include: opportunities impervious to economic flux; beating recession depression ; using a law degree outside the mainstream ; combining career opportunities; maximizing contacts; nailing an interview; and relocation considerations. This book focuses primarily on the job-search process for attorneys who've been recently displaced, with additional tips for those who wish to redirect their career focus as a result.

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Richard Hermann received his JD from Cornell Law School, and is a Concord Law School professor specializing in legal career management. He developed Concord's Legal Career Management course, a unique program for Concord's working, non-traditional student population (avg age low 40's) that provides guidance and resources as they look to blend their previous experience with their law degree. Typical enrollment is about 100 people per semester. He is also the Founder and President of Federal Reports Inc., the leading provider of legal career information in the U.S., and co-founded AttorneyJobs.com.

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