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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. -
Ask the Experts, Associate Advice, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
Swimming Lessons for Baby Sharks: Practical Advice for New Lawyers
As a new associate, how much can you change your firm? -
Ask the Experts, Career Alternatives, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
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. -
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, Law Students, Lawyers, Technology
The (Alleged) Uber-ification of Legal Services
The business of law continues to evolve post-Great Recession. Law firms are dealing with clients who are trimming legal budgets, shunning expensive hourly billing rates and subsidized training of associates, and opting for smaller and more cost-sensitive legal options. These trends have had a ripple effect. The job market for lawyers—while showing signs of improvement […] -
Career Center, Career Files, Pre-Law
Pre-law Survey: Prestige vs. Grades
Each year at Blueprint, we conduct a survey of our LSAT prep students. This is done in conjunction with Above the Law’s Career Center to gather their thoughts and feelings regarding pertinent issues: What drew you to the legal profession? Are you aware of the debt you are likely to incur? Is Jay-Z and […] -
Ask the Experts, Career Center, Career Files, Law Schools, Law Students
From The Career Files: Want Better Law School Grades? Take An Iterative Approach To Learning
Alison Monahan offers some advice for improving your law school performance. -
Career Center, Career Files, Law Students
Want Better Law School Grades? Take An Iterative Approach To Learning
It’s a fresh semester, a new year, and you’ve resolved to get better law school grades. Great! How are you going to do that? If you’re like most people, you resolve to “work harder.” For a few days, or maybe even a couple of weeks, you spend extra time in the library, making sure you’re […] -
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. -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers, Women's Issues
Getting Back Into Law - The OnRamp Fellowship for Women Lawyers
The statistics don’t lie. There is approximately a 50/50 split between men and women who graduate from law school and obtain entry level associate positions at firms. However, many more women end up leaving after a few years and either never return to the firm environment or return to practicing law at all. We can […]