Career Advice Blog

Standing out from the crowd is critical during law firm interviews. Read on for insights from Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP on common types of questions that interviewers ask, why they ask them, and how best to answer them.

Nothing is more important as a new law firm associate than making a good impression. Check out these 8 mistakes to avoid as a first-year associate.

When it comes to legal careers, David Van Zandt has done it all: clerking at the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, practicing in BigLaw, and eventually moving into academia, culminating in his current role as president of The New School. He sat down to chat with Vault about his incredible career path.

Preparing questions for your legal job interview is important, but not all questions are appropriate during the interview process. Read on for questions that you should avoid.

While law school grades are important, they aren't everything—your experiences outside the classroom are also valuable in paving your future legal career. Read on for three opportunities you shouldn't overlook as a law student.

What is it like to work on real estate transactions? Here, Sally Davis—a senior associate in Ropes & Gray's Real Estate Investments & Transactions group—shares a day in her life.

We're pleased to announce the results of the Vault/MCCA Law Firm Diversity Survey. Read on to learn more about the most recent trends in diverse hiring, retention, and promotion in the legal industry.

What is it like to work as an intellectual property associate? Check out a day in the life of this junior IP associate at White & Case.

With legal recruiting season in full swing, O'Melveny & Myers' hiring partner Catalina Joos Vergara offers insight into the summer and lateral recruiting processes, how to stand out to recruiters, and how to get the most out of your summer associate experience.