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• Law School: Who Needs It?
• Allen & Overy Continues International Push With Turkey Launch
• DLA Piper Grabs 2 Partners for Sydney IP Practice
• Partners Feeling the Heat at Freshfields, Allen & Overy
• Offering an Early Helping Hand on the Road to Law School
• Tread Lightly With Footnotes
• Bingham Launches Beijing Office With Jones Day Recruit
• Emerging From the Ashes of Lehman, a GC Takes On a Monumental Challenge at AIG
• DLA Piper Boosts Beijing Office With Double Mallesons Hire
• New York Law and John Jay to Offer Joint Degree in Law and Forensic Psychology
• Should I Aim for In-House or Another Law Firm?
• Tips on Transitioning From Accounting Firm to Law Firm?

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Law School: Who Needs It?	Top
Skipping law school in favor of hands-on training might seem especially appealing these days, given that tuition has doubled in 15 years and educators are being heavily criticized for not teaching practical skills. But there's still a relative lack of interest -- and a certain amount of risk -- in programs that allow would-be lawyers to bypass law school.
Allen & Overy Continues International Push With Turkey Launch	Top
Magic Circle firm Allen & Overy is continuing its relentless international expansion by launching a new outpost in Istanbul. The firm hopes to capitalize on the "significant opportunities" presented by one of Europe's fastest-growing economies. Since 2008, Allen & Overy has opened 12 new offices.
DLA Piper Grabs 2 Partners for Sydney IP Practice	Top
DLA Piper has recruited two partners to its Sydney office. Melinda Upton, previously a partner with Blake Dawson, advises companies on IP issues including trademark protection and anti-piracy efforts. Nicholas Tyacke, who joins from Clayton Utz, is an IPO litigator focusing on the life sciences and technology sectors.
Partners Feeling the Heat at Freshfields, Allen & Overy	Top
Due to continuing difficulties in the property market, Freshfields is set to cut several partners in its London real estate practice, shrinking the practice from its current size of nine partners. Separately, Allen & Overy has asked a small number of its equity partners to leave the partnership.
Offering an Early Helping Hand on the Road to Law School	Top
If racial diversity in the legal profession is ever going to climb above the persistent 10 percent mark, pre-law counselors and law school admissions officers need to do a better job of guiding promising minority applicants through graduation and the application process, said law deans and others at a recent conference.
Tread Lightly With Footnotes	Top
Noel Coward reputedly observed that "having to read a footnote resembles having to go downstairs to answer the door while in the midst of making love." Yes, footnotes can be distracting. But used properly and sparingly, they add to a brief's overall effectiveness. Here are seven lessons for footnotes done right.
Bingham Launches Beijing Office With Jones Day Recruit	Top
Bingham McCutchen has opened an office in Beijing with partner Ye Xiaowei, who was recruited from Jones Day. Ye will serve as co-head of the office with Brian Beglin, who is relocating from Bingham's Tokyo office. The firm plans to eventually hire new associates for the office, Beglin said.
Emerging From the Ashes of Lehman, a GC Takes On a Monumental Challenge at AIG	Top
When Thomas Russo stepped out of the rubble of Lehman's bankruptcy, he couldn't have guessed he'd take over the top legal job at AIG 17 months later. Intricately involved in helping AIG pay down its debt to taxpayers, Russo has also co-authored a book on the financial crisis. In this Q&A, he reflects on why he got back in the game.
DLA Piper Boosts Beijing Office With Double Mallesons Hire	Top
DLA Piper has bulked up its Beijing corporate and M&A practice with the hire of two partners from Australia's Mallesons. Beijing corporate partner and office head John Shi is joining DLA along with local M&A partner Nicolas Groffman, taking the total number of partners in the office to seven.
New York Law and John Jay to Offer Joint Degree in Law and Forensic Psychology	Top
New York Law School and John Jay College of Criminal Justice have announced plans to start a new joint degree program in forensic psychology and law. The first of its kind, the program will take four years to complete. Students will finish with an M.A. in forensic psychology from John Jay and a J.D. from New York Law School.
Should I Aim for In-House or Another Law Firm?	Top
After 15 years at a litigation boutique, I need to move on. Do I go in-house or move to another firm? And any networking advice?
Tips on Transitioning From Accounting Firm to Law Firm?	Top
I am a lawyer currently working for a Big 4 accounting firm, and I'd like to transition to a law firm and practice tax law. Is it true this is a difficult move? Any advice on making the transition easier?

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