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Contents of May 2008 issue (Vol. 36, No. 9)

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From Law Student to Lawyer
by Kathleen Brady
Transition smoothly to your new role through commitment, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Salary Trends for New Associates
by Mike Scott
Recent salary hikes are leveling off as competition increases. What's the forecast for the coming year?

Transforming Communities, One Building at a Time
Karen Kelleher, general counsel for The Community Builders, Inc. speaks to Student Lawyer's Donna Gerson about real estate law.


Officially Speaking
by Daniel R. Suvor
Take Initiative and Attend the Annual Meeting.

Jobs
by Erin Binns
Use this summer to advance next year's job search.

Hot Practice
by Lisa Stansky
Serving those who serve: military law and veterans' issues.

Legal Writing
by Bryan A. Garner
Pay attention to the aesthetics of your pages.

Adviser
by Amy L. Jarmon
It's not too late to plan a productive summer "vacation".

Opinion
by Tara S. Pellegrino
For young professionals: the starter prenup.

Division Dialogue
Edited by Kristi Lemoine
News and opportunities from the ABA Law Student Division

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September 2003 - October 2007

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Kristi Lemoine, Student Editor
Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Charles Gates, Student Editor-Elect
Washington and Lee University School of Law
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