Law students are no doubt discovering that it’s going to take more than an appointment with Career Services to secure a legal job in this economy.  It’s going to take some hustle, moxie and probably a bit of entrepreneurial spirit.  To help you along, Bizunesh Scott, Esq. has founded Advice & Counsel PLLC.  From the company’s press release:

Advice & Counsel PLLC is excited to present the 2009 Diversity Roundtable Legal Practice Seminar Series, a program that gives back to the legal community by investing in our most precious resource, young lawyers and law students.  The seminar series, the company’s first, aims to partner experienced practitioners with extensive knowledge in specific areas of the law with young lawyers and law students interested in those areas.  The series is intended to fill the experience, practice area specific training, and mentoring void left between law school and legal practice due to current market conditions.  Beginning on Friday, November, 6, 2009, the firm will host a series of weekly seminars addressing the state of certain practice areas, basic skill development and advice on immediate training opportunities, and job search strategies specific to certain practice areas.  The practice areas that will be featured include tax/ERISA, corporate and securities, lobbying, labor & employment, litigation, and antitrust.

The series is only $10 a session.  If you’re interested, register here.  If you’re not yet convinced of the benefit, continue reading:

Ms. Scott is currently serving as Interim General Counsel of Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. under a representation agreement with Advice & Counsel PLLC.  Advice & Counsel PLLC’s consulting services include serving as interim in-house counsel, auditing legal departments, performing independent investigations, and managing short-term and special projects, such as firm convergence programs, diversity programs, and law firm transitions.

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