I went to a terrible law school, how do I get law firms to hire me?
445172
You sound smart, you must have done well in Law School.  If your ranking is top 10-20%, which it should be with such a high IQ, you'll be fine.
983287
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183627
why do they need to be from Harvard yes it is prestigious but there are plenty of good lawyers who did not go there.  interview some lawyers and go the BAR ASSOCIATION and see if they have any complaints.  Also see what their track record is like.
646585
There's a bit of arbitrary here. In the US, any lawyer who is a member of his/her state Bar Association is a genuine lawyer. And the same is true in other countries as well, though with different terminology. \n\nBut what you're really asking is whether you can find a lawyer who wil actually work on your behalf rather than merely doing a perfunctory jub and then billing. Perhaps so, but you'd be more interested I think, in whether the lawyer was good, regardless of his/her attitude to ward you personally. And there's little way to tell that, unless you can foretell teh future. perhaps comments (idelaly anonaymous) of other lawyers in his/her town. and hope that all their opinions are honest as well as infomred. \n\nBut, since your problem is acute, you may not have enought time to do that. you might want to chekc local media for prior news (local lawyer sentenced for incompetence will be a giveaway, of course) and Google his or her name as well. You might turn up out of state problems.\n\nAnd interview before hiring. See whether you and a prospective lawyer get along personally. The hale fellow, well met cartoon sort of lawyer might not be suited to a shy and retiring slip of a girl client. \n\nGood luck with your problem.
553869
I don't think there are any "good and cheap" lawyers anywhere.  Good luck though.
773681
If your college has a placement office, check with them or find a local employment office and check there. If its been five years, I'd be looking at my process. Does your resume need some fixes? Is there something in your interviewing style that is getting in your way? If you have a friend that hires people for a company, ask them to look over your resume and run a mock interview with you to check what tips they might give you.\n\nAlso look at the level of job you've been applying for. Are you picking positions that truly match your education and experience? Can you get more experience by volunteering with a local not for profit agency?\n\nI hope any or all of this helps you. Good luck!
1136274
What's your question?  \n\nIn order to talk to a lawyer, a good first step is to call one and make an appointment.  If you can't afford a lawyer or can't find one willing to take your case on a contingency basis, find the Legal Aid (or equivalent) in your city.
285877
Call your county or state BAR Association. They should be able to help you locate one who will either work for free or at a greatly reduced rate.
680531
I feel sorry for you dude, I went through that mess too. It costs big bucks but a good lawyer is your only hope,the courts are male bashers all the way, you don't stand a chance without one.
1006585
I think a staffing firm would be your best bet at your point. For some odd reason this happens to everyone. I can remember being over qualified for certain positions that I applied for and would never get a call back . You may want to take a look at your resume and make sure it fits and sells yourself properly. I decided to change career paths because the business end of the deal doesnt really get you anywhere these days.
595837
complain to the BAR Association in your state. They will will do the "asking" for you. And they will get a response.
319787
get a good legal team
191161
www.LSAC.org has great resources, including a searchable database where you can enter in your LSAT score and GPA and see the chances of where you can get in.\n\nThe other resource I used is the US News guide to law schools - they publish a book every year and rank the top 100 school and give full info about everyone.  You can find most of the same info on the LSAC site, but the US News ranks the schools and it's a little more handy to flip through a book to figure it out.  You can find it in the test prep section of any bookstore.\n\nI would suggest you call up your nearest Kaplan Test Prep and ask to take a free practice LSAT to get a vague idea of your score.  You can expect your score to go up a few points after that.  It's a good idea to actually take a course to study as well.  I took Kaplan and increased 9 points, and I went on to teach the class for a while as well.\n\nAlso keep in mind that TONS of people are applying to law school, and the competition gets stiffer every year.  So if a school states the 25th to 75th percentile of their LSAT score and GPA, you can bet that it's going to be higher for the year you apply.  So make sure you have some safety schools.  \n\nAnd if you're open to moving apply around the country.  I only applied to schools in CA, so the highest ranked school I got into was UC Davis.  But there are plenty oh higher ranked schools that I could have gotten into out of state. Keep an open mind and look for the best program based on location, rank, and the best fit for you academically.  I chose a lower ranked school (Loyola Law) closer to home because it has a great reputation in Los Angeles, and it was much less competitive then the UC schools, and is a more friendly, relaxed environment.
510160
Contact the bar Association of PA and ask for some referrals...Good luck!
1052353
Been there, done that, and have my license...the LSAT is NOT an accurate gauge of how well, or poorly, you'll do at law school. It is just an ignorant test that has no meaning in the long run. Of course, schools do look at how well you did, but a high score doesn't mean "you'll get it" when you get to school. Law school is about:\n\n1-Preparation-learn HOW to study and WHAT to study. Talk to someone who has been recently.\n\n2-Dedication-make sure you want to do it, and then DON"T despair or quit. They will TRY and make you quit the first year; it gets easier as you go along.\n\n3-get with another small group, become good friends. You can support each other along the way; share notes, etc.\n\nWhen you get to law school you'll see that the LSAT has no bearing. Just like good grades have no bearing on how successful you are, or how you handle yourself in court. \n\nGood luck...it can be done.
1064674
Best advise that I can give you is to fire them.  \nI tried that and in fact I had done most of the research prior to hiring the lawyer and it was never used.\nIf I had to ever hire a lawyer again I would go to the courts where you can sit in the room and watch and listen and find a lawyer that way.\ngood luck.
597207
you are going to be asked many questions be prepared to answer them...if you do not have a lawyer..get one.  If you have tried to get one and been turned down, then you have a weak case.  Get on the net, use google, find what fits your case, and get ready.