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Free Resume Critique and Free Market Evaluation
Just fill out our Sign Up Form and we will contact you to set up an appointment to talk to you about your job search. We will interview you in depth over the phone to understand what type of legal employment you are seeking. If you would like, ask us for a resume critique, and we will provide you with suggestions to improve the impact and effectiveness of your resume. In addition, we will provide a market evaluation and give you an assessment of your overall marketability. This critique and market evaluation are absolutely free, and there is no obligation to continue. We are committed to helping you find a job, whether you decide to use our full services or not.
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At Legal Authority, we're so sure that our service is the right way to get attorneys jobs, we make the following promise: if you don't get a job within 90 days of using our service, we will give you up to 200 additional free contacts.
This applies to everyone. It doesn't matter what part of the country you're in or what level of experience you have. Legal Authority is simply the best way to move forward in your legal career.
Here's how it works: We put together a personalized search, print your custom resumes and cover letters, and deliver them to you for signing and mailing. If you don't get a job as a result of sending them out to employers within 90 days, simply contact us, and we will give you the same amount of contacts you purchased (up to 200... a value of up to $500) totally free of charge!*
It's that simple. Don't wait though: this offer expires 120 days after the day your letters are dated.
The risk is ours!
So why not try Legal Authority? We're so confident that our service will work for you, that we'll give you up to $500 worth of contacts for free if it does not. Become a member today, and experience the benefits.
*Applies to clients who signed up after September 1, 2005. The offer is valid only for clients who are U.S. licensed attorneys with no disciplinary record, or who are second- or third-year students at a law school in the United States of America. The Legal Authority 200 Free Contact Offer does not cover shipping fees. |
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Don't let your school control the recruiting process
Every law student in this country is familiar with Career Services. You have probably used them to look for either a summer associate position, or a law clerk position while you attended school, or even a post-graduation position after you had taken the bar exam but before your results arrived. Some students have achieved varying degrees of success, but most students have been left dissatisfied, frustrated, and, most important, jobless! If this describes your situation, Legal Authority exists to help students like you.
This article is not designed to bash Career Services or the job that they do. Rather, this article is meant to highlight the fact that while Career Services serves a function, that function is rather limited. One thing that law students are not aware of is the fact that Career Services Departments can only be effective for the top 10% of the class! Unfortunately, the other 90% of the class is left struggling to find positions. Legal Authority will assist that other 90% in finding the best jobs for them.
The primary purpose of this article is to make sure that you, the job seeker, are equipped with all the information you need to take control of your job search. We will look at Career Services in terms of what do they do and whom they help the most. Next, we will look at why it does not make sense for you to place your future in the hands of Career Services. And finally, we will lay out your plan of action and determine how you can take control of your job search!
Career Services: Who are they, and what do they do?
As noted above, every law student in this country will at one time or another visit his/her Career Services office for assistance with a job search. In the fall, most if not all Career Services offices organize some sort of on-campus-interviewing process. Many schools refer to it as fall OCI (on-campus interviewing). During this process, many large law firms go to various law schools and recruit law students up to one year in advance to begin their positions with these firms the following summer. Career Services will help law students draft resumes and cover letters for the available positions. In addition, they will help law students get their resumes to the hiring coordinators of the large firms.
Unfortunately, your decision to work for a firm that recruits on campus is not always in your control. First, firms are usually looking for the top students with the best grades, as well as journal/moot court participation. Second, you might be a student who is looking to move to a different geographic region for the summer, and firms from that region do not recruit on your campus. For the lucky few students who land their positions through this process, the hunt is over. However, for the majority of students, the job search is only beginning, and these students can no longer rely on their school's Career Services office.
Your Future in the Hands of Career Services???
Most students need to be proactive in their job searches and take whatever steps are necessary to ensure that they find the best jobs for them. If you are one of those students, Legal Authority can help you apply directly to almost any legal employer anywhere, including law firms, corporations, judges, public interest organizations, public defender's offices, prosecutor's offices, state and federal governmental agencies, law schools-you name it. With the largest database of legal employers anywhere, Legal Authority has contacts for more than two million legal employers in all 50 states and more than 150 countries. It is not unusual for our clients to get 10 or more offers. The limited resources of your law school's Career Services office simply are not designed to help you get such results.
When looking for a job as a 2L, 3L, or recent grad, it is important to note that the job that you take is critical and will set up the first stage of your legal career. Because your first job as a law clerk or a first-year associate is so important, the wisest job seekers do not leave their job searches in the hands of Career Services. They are great for helping students with the best grades land great positions. And you must remember that your Career Services office has every incentive to promote their best students in landing jobs with firms. This is primarily because it helps to increase the school's ranking and prestige in the legal community. Nevertheless, if you are not one of those select few, Career Services can leave you feeling hopeless.
Take Control of Your Job Search: Your Plan of Action
As you might have experienced, it is very difficult to land a summer associate position if you have not been recruited. It is not, however, impossible. To maximize your chances of getting a great position, you need to first maximize both the quality and quantity of the interviews and then maximize your interview efficiency. This is where Legal Authority makes all the difference. We will help you get your resume and cover letters out to great firms that are looking for someone just like you.
This opportunity is being utilized constantly by students and attorneys alike. Many 2Ls and 3Ls use targeted mailing as a way of getting around the nightmare of fall OCI, where only the top 10% of the class is offered job opportunities. The savviest students know that they can use Legal Authority to create their own fall OCI that is tailored to their needs and targeted to those employers that are not going to dismiss them simply because they are not first or second in their class. The service has helped numerous students from all over the United States bypass Career Services and take control of their job searches!
Remember, when you conduct a job search using Legal Authority, the purpose is not to find just any job. If you sit around long enough, you will find any job. The point of this search is to find the best job for you. You will sample all of the opportunities out there and find the job that is the best fit for you and your needs. No other job search allows that. If you find a job through an advertisement, then you are at the mercy of that employer, including whatever salary and workload it dictates. There is no opportunity to weigh several offers and negotiate the best deal. Targeted mailing affords you that opportunity. You future does not have to be governed by the lack of success during the on-campus-interviewing process. You can determine your career path and land a great position when you take the initiative with Legal Authority and take control of your job search.
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Bob Gerberg is one of the country's top job-hunting authorities. His books, seminars, and programs have been used by millions of people worldwide for one simple reason: Bob knows what he's talking about.
His works include The Professional Job Hunter's Guide, An Easier Way to Change Jobs, Sixty Great Letters Which Won New Jobs, and many others. He has also written dozens of articles, and he created The Career Advancement Series and other programs, both in print and on cassettes. His programs have helped professionals in many law firms, the U.S. government and military, major universities, and a multitude of Fortune 1000 companies.
Indeed, Bob knows what he's talking about. And he's been at it for more than 20 years; his concepts have clearly withstood the test of time.
So when Bob Gerberg says that 70% of your job search lies in marketing yourself, you can believe it.
Bob's quotation on our homepage says it all: Your success in finding the job of your dreams is 70% marketing. You can be a great attorney, but until you market yourself correctly, you'll be waiting behind your competition. And that's where Legal Authority comes in...to take care of that 70% for you!
Legal Authority does not wait for employers to post want ads in the newspaper or online. Instead, Legal Authority aggressively finds hiring contacts at some 2 million legal employers and puts you in direct contact with them. So that you can market yourself to them immediately...without waiting for their information to appear in a want ad.
Legal Authority is the natural extension of everything that experts like Bob Gerberg preach. You must market yourself, and Legal Authority is the industry's leading way to do so.
CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW LEGAL AUTHORITY WORKS
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Legal Authority: Is Every Client Happy?
Legal Authority has helped thousands of attorneys and law students find new opportunities and new careers throughout the country. While we can’t speak for each and every one of our clients, the growing list of customer testimonials is a proven track record of our success!
The reason is simple. Legal Authority is a convenient, inexpensive and reliable way to help jobseekers apply directly to almost any legal employer in the country. With a database that can not be offered by any other job boards, classified sections of legal newspapers, legal recruiters, on-campus interviewing programs, or job fairs, Legal Authority is able to give its clients the exposure they need to get hired. And it requires very little effort. Legal Authority does all the grunt work for you, from customized cover letters and envelopes to professionally crafted resumes. All you do is sign, seal and deliver. We’ve been told by our clients that the hardest part of the process was deciding between job offers!
It’s hard to guarantee the level of success that you will have in your job search, however, if it’s any indication of how people have felt about our service, our growth has come almost entirely from word of mouth in the legal profession. Legal Authority’s satisfied and happily employed clients have continuously referred us to their colleagues, friends and family. We hope you let Legal Authority work for you in your career journey.
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Our Writers
Legal Authority's writers are required to undergo an extensive examination and certification process, including a two-hour exam that tests their grammar, proofreading, and problem-solving skills, and a critical resume and cover letter re-writing session which puts their knowledge of resume and cover letter strategy, design, and creative wordplay to the test. Every client can rest assured that his or her resume is in the best hands when our writers are in control.
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Our Quality Guarantee
We guarantee that we will provide you with the most effective, comprehensive job search possible. If we haven't done our best to supply you with the ability to reach every potential employer in any given market, we will refund 100% of your money, less the membership fee. This is how confident we are that our services provide the best job search for attorneys, anywhere.
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| What Our Clients Are Saying |
Behind every successful job search, there's a story to tell. Who made the final decision? How juicy was the offer? What quality ultimately sold the candidate to the employer? How'd they even get their foot inside the door?
Legal Authority has helped thousands of attorneys and law students find new opportunities and new careers throughout the country. You would think that we have heard every possible story by now, every set of circumstances that led to success; but no, we haven't. Every client is different, and each one spins a different tale of his or her job search—pitfalls, promising opportunities, and philosophies.
Legal Authority would like to share some of these stories with you. While these can't indicate the level of success that you will necessarily have in your job search, they are certainly an indication of how people like yourself have felt about our service and product. Hopefully your letter can join these ranks soon!
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THANKS so much! You guys did a great job and I can't wait to send my cover letter and resume out. Thanks again!
-L.K., Jackson Beach,
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Thanks for your help! I just received the documents yesterday and only made a few changes. I was able to finalize them yesterday evening and send them off to Production with confidence. I really thought that the cover letter captured my tone and enthusiasm for my work in a way that I have always been unable to. It was a great decision to work with you!
-H.P., Chatham, N.J.
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I got two more calls today. This is so incredible. And ****** just sent me a letter today, asking me to call and interview as well. I've done a lot of targeted mailing before. I have never had any sort of response like this. I've gotten at LEAST 60 letters back, some very terse and two sentences, the standard thank-you-very-much-but-not-interested, but also MANY entire-page-length letters asking me to please write back later in case something opens up. The money I sent you guys was probably the best investment I've ever made. I really wanted to change jobs and get into a firm next school term, and firms are like in a bidding war for me to clerk for them or something. This is so FUN! I have five firm offers! I don't know what to DO!??? I am telling all my friends at school about you! YOU GUYS ARE SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE CAREER SERVICES OFFICE and ON CAMPUS INTERVIEWING! YOUR ADS ARE REALLY TRUE!
Thank you!
Every interview - practically - I went on was so intensely interesting.
Thanks again.
-Philip
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I will recommend your service should the opportunity arise; customer service and product were above average. I would recommend the service if for no other reason but to tune-up the resume and cover letter. As for results, things are ongoing. The market is tough and my situation is a bit unique to boot. Of the 200+ firms to whom I wrote, two have contacted me for interviews. About one 35% of the firms wrote regret letters.
-Mario
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Legal Authority worked great. I found a job about a day after the letters went out. The employer had just posted the job with the area law schools, but my letter and resume got there first. I felt that the price charged was reasonable, and the service was great.
-Peter
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Letters went out, and 2 interviews resulted from them. No job yet, but I will keep you posted.
As for Legal Authority - I give you guys high marks overall - The service was effective, attentive in listening to my input, prompt, and overall very professional and pleasant.
Loved what you did w/ the resume + coverletter.
Keep up the good work,
-Mallory
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I received several interviews and two job offers with your service so I am very satisfied. I have forwarded your information to a friend of mine who is also looking for a job. My experience on the whole was very positive. Thank you for your help.
-Pamela
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I sent out 150 resumes in New York, got interviews with 3 firms, got a job in about 2-3 wks after I sent out the letters. While I was surprised that I only got interviews with so few firms, I can't complain with the overall result. I am very happy with where I wound up. I already have and will continue to recommend your service to others.
-Khalid
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I believe that Legal Authority did a very good job for me. You delivered exactly what you said you would. The quality of the letters and the resumes was very high, and your efforts saved me so much time. I most certainly would, and have already recommended your services to friends. You guys are pros.
I think the idea is terrific, and could be expanded to other fields of endeavor.
Warm Regards,
-Fred
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So far I have not landed a job, but I do have 2 second interviews lined up. Of course, with so many resumes out there, I am getting enough rejection letters to wallpaper my apartment. But all in all, most rejections are due to hiring freezes, and not so much with my qualifications. I am very optimistic, and I think you did a fine job.
-Jaguth
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You and your service did a very good job. I got a handful of interviews and got a job rather quickly. I only had a few envelopes returned for incorrect address but that could not be helped as they had just moved in all cases. Thanks very much.
-Adam
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I just wanted to say thanks and let you know that I got a position at *******. I'm really excited about the opportunity. I've also let my unemployed law school grad friends know about your service, because it is almost impossible to find a job right now, and I feel very lucky to have found one at a great firm.
-Lukasz
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I was very pleased with the results of my search. Out of the 500 or so letters I sent out, I ended up receiving 29 interview requests. I have even received phone calls as recently as last Wednesday. My experience with the letters was roughly as you predicted it would be: the very large firms were not hiring and I received rejections across the board from them but the smaller and medium sized firms were hiring. That was the group of firms that I received the most interest from.
The bottom line is that I only recommend the services I use to others when I feel that they are truly worthwhile and I have recommended Legal Authority to everyone I know who is engaged in a legal job search. Your company really fills a valuable niche, particularly in a down market when junior associates are not able to use headhunters.
Thanks again
-Jon
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I just wanted to thank you all for your help. I ended up getting a job back in September through you guys and haven't had the chance to say thank you to you all. I'm working at a great firm in New York City and so far the experience has been great.
Thank you again!
-N.N.
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Just wanted to let you know that I received and accepted a job offer as a result of a cover letter and resume provided through Legal Authority. I am very happy with the services I received, esp. given the timing I was working under. It was a good experience.
Thanks for assisting me in this important task and I will recommend your services in the future.
Thanks!
-J.J.
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I wanted to let you know my current situation. After sending out resumes, I got 3 interviews the week before Christmas. I received an offer rather quickly from one: XXX, an intellectual property litigation boutique . I accepted the position and began work today. They offered me a second-year salary, which was much more than I had expected. Of the other firms, one interviewed me twice, but did not extend an offer. The other one -- I forgot the name, but it was the IP litigation division of this GP firm -- gave me a short interview but I have yet to hear from them.
I think the market is still very tight and I'm very glad to have found such a great position. Thanks for all your help. I found your work on my resume and cover letter to be excellent!
-S.S.
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I just wanted to email you and let you know what's been happening. The job market down here in San Diego has been brutal, and most of my friends (other 2000 grads) are either unhappy at their current jobs or out of a job. I really wasn't expecting much from this search, especially since I was interested in corporate, but I've gotten two interviews, and they went really well! I'll keep you updated on my progress, but I think I might expand my search to include the LA area, too. I'll let you know.
Thanks!
-Kerry
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Dear Legal Authority Crew - Wanted to let you know that out of the 200 letters, I have gotten four interviews so far. I'm optimistic that more will come. Can't believe it, though, because most attorneys who have been practicing as long as I have (almost 20 years - yikes!) have to have a book of business before a firm will even consider them. You've been great.
-Lorraine
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Just wanted to send you a quick note and say thanks. I only sent out my letters last week (around Thursday), and I got an interview today (Monday)!! I'm expecting quite a few more in the days to come. The more amazing thing is that this is a firm that I would think had already filled all of its summer associate's positions!
Thank you so much! I'll keep you informed as interviews come in.
Annie
I'm amazed.
I sent approximately 300 resumes out a little over a week ago and I have already been hired by a firm!! I was lined up for several other interviews, but the fit with this firm was very good and I will be calling the others to cancel. I didn't expect to get hired this quickly and now I am scrambling to find after-school care for my children. I thought I had plenty of time!
Thanks a bunch.
-Kelly
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Hi - I sent out 150 or so resumes to Colorado with your service six months ago, and got 3 interviews, and two offers. I love my firm and the job, but my wife hates the cold. I need you again - let's look somewhere warm! Please contact me soon - you guys were the best investment!
-Russ
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I just wanted to email and let you know that, as a result of the service Legal Authority provided, I have received two interviews so far! Since I'm looking for my first job after law school, and I'm looking across the country, I can't imagine a better result!
Thanks again.
-Caroline
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offer! The firm is a smaller firm that works in a variety of areas like business and commercial litigation. They seemed really excited that they got my resume, even though I went to Pace, and didn't do that well. I guess they had been looking quietly for someone for a while and hadn't had any good prospects. Anyways, I start work on Monday and think it will be a good fit for me. Thanks for your hard work.
-O.M.
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I know it's been a while, but I saw one of your ads and it reminded me to drop you a line. I got three interviews from my letters, and got a job offer. I'm also working for this same firm this summer, too, so it really worked out great!
-Alicia
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Just wanted to thank you for all your help. I found a great little firm where I'm much happier and I owe it all to you. This place is just the right size, not too small not too big, and the people are very chill. The firm does both transactional and litigation work, and I'm getting great experience. I got quite a high number of interviews, I'd say close to 10 places, plus I got calls even after accepting this job, from great places like Boies Schiller and Littler Mendelsohn. Anyway, it all worked out and I'm very grateful, especially considering how bad the market seems to be these days.
You're the best!
-Veronica
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I sent out my letters right before Thanksgiving and didn't really think I'd get anything until after Christmas. However, one small Manhattan firm called me the day after Thanksgiving, and I interviewed the next week and got the job less than two weeks after I sent the letters. I was really surprised - they're a great firm doing the securities work that I really wanted. Thank you!
-D.F.
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