Strategies for Retaining Diverse Attorneys

Strategies for Retaining Diverse Attorneys

Recently, a senior partner in a prominent law firm explained to an Asian junior associate his thoughts on hiring minority candidates, "If something happens," he confided, "they might file a discrimination suit." He went on to express dismay over his lack of success in recruiting, but could not see his ...

Tips on Landing a Public Interest Job

Tips on Landing a Public Interest Job

Whether you’re simply looking to shift your career focus into the non-profit sector or you're pursuing a dream of working with an organization such as the ACLU or the Legal Aid Society, one of the biggest obstacles you might face will come in the form of your interview.  While you may be ideally qualified for a...

Tips on Marketing Your Firm

Tips on Marketing Your Firm

JD Diversity has learned that many minority attorneys are taking the plunge and starting their own practices. Marketing is undoubtedly key to the success of these endeavors. However, many lawyers have no clue where to start when it comes to this area. Here are a few helpful tips on how to get started . . .

Help Another Student Out!

Help Another Student Out!

We would like for JD Diversity to be a highly-useful resource for diverse law students. To make this a reality we are introducing an Outline Database for law students who are members. Please submit your outlines for inclusion in the database so that other law students may benefit from them. You can send your outline via e...

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The Functional Lawyer Resume

The Functional Lawyer Resume

Today's lawyer resumes generally fall into one of two broad categories: the chronological resume and the functional resume....

The Functional Lawyer Resume

The Functional Lawyer Resume

Today's lawyer resumes generally fall into one of two broad categories: the chronological resume and the functional resume....

Strategies for Retaining Diverse Attorneys

Recently, a senior partner in a prominent law firm explained to an Asian junior associate his thoughts on hiring minority...

Law Firm Marketing: Thoughts on Referral-Based Practices

Law firm marketing is all about receiving highly qualified referrals. Every attorney seeks to have a referral-based practice....

5 More Law Firm Marketing Tips

by Stephen Fairley Attorneys are famous for wasting their time following up on bad leads. Not that we need to define the...

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NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Announces 2011 Scholarship Recipients

NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund has just announced its 2011 scholarship recipients. JD Diversity congratulates all...

Black Enterprise Looks At 'What Female Attorneys of Color Want'

This months' issue of Black Enterprise takes a look at what’s working—and what’s not—for women of...

Woman sues Abercrombie & Fitch over hijab firing

A former stockroom worker for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F) sued the clothing retailer in federal court Monday, saying...

Groundbreaking Attorney and Civil Rights Activist Retires

Legal community will gather today (Thursday) in Gary, Indiana to honor Hilbert Bradley . . . When Hilbert L. Bradley returned...

"A Firm Commitment"

Wondering how to firm up your firm's commitment to diversity? This article on Diversity-Executive.Com cites many good suggestions...

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Separate But Allied

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