Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s recent decision on overtime pay extends to 1.3 million U.S. workers. Previously workers were automatically entitled to overtime pay only if they earned $23,660 or less a year, says Employco USA president and compensation expert Rob Wilson. But, starting on Jan. 1, 2020, that salary ceiling will be raised…
Vault.com is well known for it’s employer and internship rankings. If you’re a law student, one of it’s latest rankings will be of particular interest. Vault has recently released it’s list of best summer associate programs for 2016. In addition to the overall best programs, the rankings are broken down further into the most fun…
Most people enter law school with the intention of becoming lawyers after graduations, but a percentage of law school graduates have trouble finding jobs. Fortunately, there are other career paths that allow you to utilize your legal education while earning a good living. When attorney jobs are scarce, what are the alternatives for law school…
For decades, law school has been viewed as a ticket to success and a solid career. And while many law school graduates do have great careers in the legal field, others struggle with crippling debt and no job prospects. The recent economic crisis has highlighted a problem that’s existed for years. A few key factors…
Law school is a common route chosen by college students hoping for a stable career. However, law is not recession-proof, as career expert Kate Neville has discovered. Neville counsels lawyers seeking to make a career move and says her business is thriving. Ms. Neville answered some questions about law school and offered career advice for…