LexisNexis(R) Paralegal Community: Summer Associate Update

Fifty-State Legislative and Regulatory Surveys Now Available from LexisNexis

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Can you predict how pending legislation will affect you and your clients? Now you can with Fifty-State Legislative and Regulatory Surveys now available from LexisNexis.

Draft, File and Serve Documents with LexisNexis® Total Litigator

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Get more control over managing and monitoring document delivery and its associated costs via a single Web site and the broadest jurisdictional coverage available.

Take a Closer Look!

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Assessing cases early in the litigation cycle has never been easier thanks to the newly added Early Case Assessment tab on the LexisNexis Total Litigator screen! This task tab will help you “jump-start” cases more quickly and with more confidence this summer.

LexisNexis v. the Internet -- There's Really No Comparison

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Conquer information overload with LexisNexis News, Business & Public Records—More news & business sources … More public records … Simple searching and reviewing techniques.

Can You Afford Not to Use Shepard's®?

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Being new to a firm, you know that early impressions are critical. Using Shepard's Citation Service you can be sure the impression you leave with senior associates and partners is that of a competent summer associate who delivers accurate work every time.

New Practice Area Pages Bring Relevant Sources to the Surface

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Newly revised practice area pages on www.lexis.com make it easier for you to find relevant sources.

Maximize Your Results with the FOCUS Feature

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

The FOCUS feature provides a simple and efficient means of getting to the information you need, be it an on-point case or primary source document, or an important fact that can strengthen your case.

Searches Saved Automatically for 30 Days

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Your www.lexis.com searches and search results are saved automatically under the Today’s Results tab of the Search History log until the next morning—2 a.m. Eastern time to be exact.

Adding Custom Source Tabs to Your Menu

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Add up to 14 custom tabs to your source selection screen on LexisNexis for the jurisdictions and /or practice areas that you use most often. Find out how!

More Tips for a Successful Summer from Experienced First-Year Associates

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Read more tips from our first–year associate customers on how to make sure the last few weeks of your summer clerkship are a success!

What Area of Law Interests You the Most?

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

During your summer clerkship you will probably be exposed to several different practice areas. You may be asking yourself if any particular practice area is especially appropriate for you. Here’s a brief overview of five different practice areas to help you make your decision.

Been There, Done That!

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Wouldn’t it be helpful if your summer clerkship came with a step-by-step instruction guide for how to win over associates and partners at your firm? Or if someone shared tips on how to secure that coveted offer you’ve worked so hard for? We’ve asked first-year associates for their advice on these topics and more, and have compiled their answers to help you get the most out of your summer experience.

It's About Time! Learning to Manage It

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Get ready to juggle six or seven assignments while appearing responsive to clients, senior attorneys and partners. It comes with the profession! A law firm’s only inventory is time—as evidenced by activities that can be billed to clients. Developing good time-management skills now as a summer associate will help you in your future career.

"How Am I Doing?"

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Aspiring associates need and deserve feedback on their performance. Most firms have formal processes in place for evaluating their summer associates’ performance, but it may not be exactly the type of feedback you’re looking for. In this article, we outline a few simple strategies to help you get the information you want and need to ensure you’re performing to the firm’s expectations.

Ensure Your Summer is a Success

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Your summer associate position is a chance to showcase yourself to the firm, both professionally and personally. But how can you ensure that you turn your summer position into permanent employment? Follow our 5 C’s of Summer Success to win approval from your potential future employer and secure a full time gig after you graduate.

Let Your LexisNexis Rep Help You Deliver a Star Performance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

As a summer associate, you are eager to do your professional best and establish yourself as a vital contributor to your law firm. Let the LexisNexis team of representatives help! Well-schooled in both legal and factual research, and armed with a good understanding of your law firm’s requirements and policies, your law firm LexisNexis rep is prepared to coach and advise you with virtually any research or legal writing assignment.

Summer Satisfaction Survey - Earn Ultimate Rewards Points!

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Complete the LexisNexis Satisfaction Survey and receive 100 LexisNexis Ultimate Rewards Points!

Staying Fit When You're Trapped Behind a Desk

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Has working long hours this Summer forced you to put your workout on hold? Try these simple exercises to help you stay trim and alert—even when you're behind a desk for several hours.

Good Reads for Summer Associates

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Take advantage of your spare time this summer to read up on the legal profession