27. November 2009 by admin.

Open Courseware can be one the best ways to explore new topics.  The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has one of the best sites for open courseware.  They provide lecture notes, exams, and videos on their website.  Course subjects range from the social sciences to business management.  Computer science has always been a strong topic for MIT and many courses can found with an easy search.  The courses are free and provide a strong educational resource for society.

To view the MIT Open Couseware website, please click here:

MIT Open Courseware

Jim Sutliff

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24. October 2009 by admin.

The Association of Corporate Counsel have a job site for In-House counsel positions.  The site allows you to create a profile, job agent, and to browse open positions by state or category.

To visit the site, please click here: 

ACC In-House Jobline

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21. October 2009 by admin.

The Nook is now available from Barnes & Noble and it is listed at $249 dollars.  A good price point with many features makes it strong competition for the Kindle.  Even in a down economy the sales should be strong out of the gate.  This is in no small part due to the timely release right before the holiday shopping season.  When e-readers come down in price to around $50 dollars they will be more widely accepted.  Spending a few hundred dollars on an e-reader for a school age children is not realistic for most family budgets.  There is also a post by Scott Anthony on the Harvard Business  blog that discusses the competition between Kindle and Nook that is worth reading.

To read the Harvard Business blog, please click here:

Harvard Business Blog

To view product information from Barnes & Noble, please click here:

Barnes & Noble

Jim Sutliff

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16. October 2009 by admin.

HP is pumping some life back into the Compaq brand and offering “ultra-cheap” laptops.  The price is in the neighborhood of $399 and the machines have decent specs.  This appears to be a move directed at the rising netbook market which is gaining more attention from consumers.  It also doesn’t hurt that the holiday season is around the cornor and an attractive price in a down economy will  likely raise sales.

To read a related article, please click here:

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/152839

Jim Sutliff

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28. September 2009 by admin.

FINS is part of the Wall Street Journal digital network and provides information on finance, resources and career news.  The section for managing your career is worth a visit if you are looking to move between firms or just starting out in the industry.

To visit the site, please click here:

FINS 

James Sutliff

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7. September 2009 by admin.

NetBooks have enjoyed a great deal of market support and are likely to conitniue being popular.  One of the best netbooks for school and business travel is made by Asus.  Asus has a strong line of back to school products that are well made and low cost.  They are also expected to come out with an e-Book reader before Christmas.  The reader is expected to have a starting price of only around $150.  One of the models is expected to have duel color panels and a touch screen.  It’s sure to be a category killer and take on Kindle & Sony e-book readers.

For a look at Asus back to school products, please click here:

Asus

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15. July 2009 by admin.

Morgan Lewis took the step of eliminating the 2010 summer associate program at their firm.  This is a move that is likely to be followed by other large law firms.  Recently, Hogan and Hartson delayed start dates for their entering class until 2011.  The legal market is also showing signs of moving away from lockstep compensation to a performance based model.

To read an AmLaw Daily article, please click here:

AmLaw Article

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2. July 2009 by admin.

For a breakdown of college majors and career profiles pay a visit to CollegeBoard.com in the near future.  College Board can even help with the initial search for a school.

To visit the college Board site, please click here,

College Board

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28. June 2009 by admin.

Law schools are growing further away from the legal practice every year.  Professional schools should  be close to their respective field like medical and business schools.  A move towards more adjunct professors will increase the level of practical experience and lower costs.  This will have the effect of lower tuition and a smaller debt load for students to carry.  A smaller debt load is crucial for new graduates in the current legal market.  Hiring needs are expected to decline over the next few years.

To read the AmLaw Daily article, please click here:

Law School Makeover

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6. June 2009 by admin.

Business Week reports that recent MBA graduates are facing delayed start dates of three to six months.  The business school community is no stranger to this type of employment environment.  The graduating classes of 2001 and 2002 were dealt the same hand with job offers.  Some advice provided in Business Week for those with delayed start dates include an assumption that there will not be an eventual job.  Therefore, continue your job search as though you do not have a position.

Recent graduates should also attend networking events in their chosen fields on a regular basis.  Building a network one of the most important things a new graduate can accomplish.  If a delayed start turns into a rescinded offer it will help them land on their feet.

To read the Business Week article, please click here:

Delayed Start

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