Law Firms

How to Start Your Own Solo Practice (April 9, 2014)
Paul Jorgensen, the founder of the Jorgensen Law Firm, provides a step-by-step guide to starting your own small or solo practice.  He walks students through common pitfalls and issues that all solo practitioners encounter.  

Working for a Regional Law Firm (October 16, 2009)
Program cosponsored by Graduate Career and Professional Development and the J.D. Office of Career Services about life in a regional firm including typical clients and assignments, and strategies for finding a position in a regional firm. Panelists include representatives of firms in the Washington, D.C. area, the NY area and the Midwest.

Tips on How to Start a Law Practice in the District of Columbia (April 15, 2009)
Daniel M. Mills manager of the Practice Management Advisory Service, presents a basic training session on how to start and run a small or solo film in Washington, D.C. A comprehensive handout was distributed to the program's participants and is available in the Office of Graduate Programs' library.

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