Advice
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Career Alternatives, Job Searches
alt.legal -- New Year, New You
If you're thinking about switching jobs or even leaving the legal profession entirely, here are some helpful resources. -
LexisNexis / Lexis-Nexis, Technology
Flash Bulletin: Lawyers Are Tech First-Adopters
Technology columnist Sean Doherty identifies notable updates from leading legal tech companies. - Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms. -
Law Professors, Law Schools
How To Deal With Your Colleague, Professor Narcissus
Is your colleague a narcissist? Before you quickly answer yes, consider that most of your colleagues are likely not. This is how you can deal with the few who really are.
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In-House Counsel
The Road Not Taken: When I Think About You, I Manage Myself
If you don’t have a good manager, what can you do to make sure you and your career aren’t damaged by a bad manager? -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 09.21.15
* That Anheuser-Busch/SABMiller deal is going to make a lot of people a lot of money in fees. [Dealbreaker]
* Thank you, John Oliver! Publicity from Last Week Tonight helped the Orleans Parish Public Defenders Office meet their fundraising goals. Though why a public defenders officer has to resort to crowdfunding in the first instance just boggles the mind. [New Orleans Advocate (last story)]
* More states release the bar passage rate for the July exam — which means more bad news. [Bar Exam Stats]
* The battle over whether Kim Dotcom should be extradited to the United States to face racketeering and copyright infringement charges begins, with legal heavyweights taking sides. [Computer World]
* GOP candidates are throwing Justice Roberts under the bus faster than a contestant on Big Brother. [Jost on Justice]
* This is how to handle typos Biglaw style. [Daily Lawyer Tips]
* If you’re in the Boston area, check out Lat’s latest event for his book Supreme Ambitions (affiliate link) on Thursday. [Supreme Ambitions]
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Small Law Firms
Three Words That Should Be Banned: Work-Life Balance
If you've been struggling with work-life balance, give yourself the permission to let go of the struggle. -
In-House Counsel, Trials
Choosing Between Trial And Appellate Work
Should you pursue a trial or appellate career? Follow your heart. -
Partner Issues, Small Law Firms
Hire People (Or Not) Because Of Who They Are, Not Because Of Who You Hope Them To Be
When making hiring decisions, even if it takes time to find the right person, you will have saved yourself -- and the prospect -- a lot of grief by being honest and saying no if you're not sure about fit. - 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: How Some Leave The Law And Others Do Not
When we leave the law, we are embarking on a positive experience of growth, newness, and confidence. If our past experience can help us, let’s use it. If not, let’s not let it get in the way of our plan. -
Lawyer Advertising, Small Law Firms
Most Lawyers Suck At Online Marketing
If you're going to take the time to be online, then take the time to do it right. Be yourself, meet people, have conversations. -
Small Law Firms
We’re Talking About Practice (Areas)
In Small Law, you can control everything about your practice. Why not choose whatever practice area you'd like? -
Email Scandals, Technology
6 Annoying Types Of Posts On Lawyer Listservs
Lawyer listservs are a wonderful resource. Please don't ruin them by posting inappropriate topics. -
Law Professors, Law Schools
What Law Professors Need To Know About Faculty Meetings
In the world of academia, meetings are often held for terrible, very bad, no good reasons. These are the characters you'll meet in these unproductive meetings.
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Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
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In-House Counsel
The Road Not Taken: Management Skills Part 2 (I Want To Hold Your Hand)
What happens when the blunt reality is that if you need someone to hold your hand, you won’t last long in the job you have? -
Technology
A Q&A With Tom Mighell On The Pros And Cons Of iPads
If you are looking for a tablet for legal work, you might have a tough decision to make. -
Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Know Your Game
Taking a few moments to reflect on what values you personally hold dear, and how well you are playing “your game,” is something that is a worthwhile exercise at any point in time. -
Small Law Firms
Navigating Your Quest For Identity
Creating space to gently explore the edges of who you are and what you want out of life isn't something you can accomplish in an hour. -
Drinking, Job Searches
One Thing You Should Absolutely NOT Put On Your Résumé
Whatever you do, don't make this résumé mistake. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel
3 Common Mistakes When Pitching New Business
How can you make potential clients see you as the Superman of lawyers? -
China, Money
Investing In China: What You Need To Know To Get Your Money Out
It's easy to get money into China illegally, but it's nearly impossible to get the money from those illegal investments out.