Lawyers
-
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From the Career Files: How to Forget You’re A Lawyer When You Travel
Being a lawyer is, by no means, an easy career. It’s demanding and stressful and can be downright nasty at times, which is why most attorneys revel in their vacations. -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Swimming Lessons For Baby Sharks - Practical Advice For New Lawyers
Q: I have heard that there are lots of “unwritten rules” at law firms. Is that true? - Sponsored
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get… -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers, Money
From The Career Files: After Law School - Balancing Student Loans With Retirement Saving
Given the rising cost of education in the United States, new graduates face the challenge of balancing the competing interests of paying off student loans versus investing in other financial goals, such as retirement.
-
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
Why Aspiring To Be Perfect As An Attorney Is Actually The Opposite Of What You Need When Trying To Leave The Law
Our job as attorneys is all about being perfect and conforming. This passion for perfection generally bodes well for us as lawyers … but it’s horrible if we want to leave the law. -
Career Center, Career Files, Clerkships, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Top 10 Tips To The Judicial Clerkship Interview
The clerkship interview is itself a prize. Getting yourself out of the box of applicants is the biggest challenge in applying for a judicial clerkship. -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: How To Think About Your Legal Skills To Position Them For A Non-Legal Job
One thing that is holding many of us back is that we think our skills only enable us to be lawyers. -
Bonuses, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Use Your Bonus Wisely To Catch A Tax Break
Here’s how you can reduce the impact of taxes and get the max out of your bonus. -
Bankruptcy, Federal Government, Finance, Lawyers
The Triumph of Art Over The Rational Man Standard
When I heard that the city of Detroit was going bankrupt, I was intrigued. - Sponsored
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm. -
Career Center, Career Files, Finance, Lawyers
From the Career Files: 9 Reasons Biglaw Associates Should Adopt a Goal-Based Investment Strategy
Before you start putting money into the market, ask yourself one question: What exactly are you saving and investing for? This is a serious moment of self-inquiry, especially for young associates who are considering what to do with their money. In order to invest for the future, you are cutting back on spending your wealth now. There must be some future purpose for this sacrifice—some goal for tomorrow’s spending that outweighs the pleasure of today’s spending. -
Career Center, Career Files, Headhunters / Recruiters, Job Searches, Lawyers, Small Law Firms
From The Career Files: Working With A Recruiter -- How To Get Big Time Results As A Small Time Attorney
If your legal experience has been limited to smaller law firms, there are still recruiters out there who will work with you. -
Books, Career Center, Career Files, Finance, Lawyers
From The Career Files: 10 Top Investing Books For Biglaw Associates
We believe investors are made, not born. And for even the most advanced financial whizzes, ongoing education remains a key part of managing money well. -
Ask the Experts, Associate Advice, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Challenge Yourself To Be Positive
I decided to do a 40-day challenge, during which I gave up complaining. That’s right, I stopped complaining for 40 days. -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers, Technology
The (Continued) Case For Being A More Tech-Savvy Lawyer: Manage Your Information Overload
To have a better legal career, attorneys need to focus on more than just lawyering and have an eye towards networking and business development.
Sponsored
Sponsored
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
Sponsored
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…
Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms.
Sponsored
Sponsored
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…
Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
-
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: It’s Weird But Going Crazy Might Be A Really Good Thing For Us Unhappy Attorneys
Today, Casey Berman gives some advice to unhappy attorneys. -
Biglaw, Job Survey, Lawyers
Stat Of The Week: Would You Love Your Firm All Over Again?
Which firms' associates would work for their firms all over again if given the chance? -
Ask the Experts, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Which Of Your Selves Comes Forward As A Lawyer?
I have several different selves rattling around inside. No, I’m not suggesting multiple personality disorder. I’m alluding to the varied interests and aptitudes that have led to different careers over time. -
Lawyers
Stat Of The Week: Rock Paper Scissors For Lawyers
How do lawyers play rock, paper, scissors? -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers, Technology
From The Career Files: The (Alleged) Uber-ification Of Legal Services
A comprehensive overview of current alternative, potentially disruptive, legal services delivery platforms. -
Career Center, Career Files, Gender, Lawyers, Women's Issues
From The Career Files: Getting Back Into Law – The OnRamp Fellowship For Women Lawyers
Founded by Caren Ulrich Stacey, the OnRamp Fellowship is a re-entry platform that allows experienced, talented lawyers to return to the work force through a one year, paid training contract. -
Ask the Experts, Career Alternatives, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Finding Your Passion Above The Law (Part 3)
Sunny Choi of Ms. JD interviews lawyers who have found their passion by leaving the law.