Career Advice
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Job Searches, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Alternative-Fact April: Debunking 4 Stereotypes About Self-Employed Attorneys Seeking Employment
Employers who refuse to consider self-employed lawyers are missing out on great talent. -
In-House Counsel, Job Searches
10 Things To Know About Being An In-House Generalist
An honest evaluation of the pros and cons of in-house life. - 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… -
Law Schools
The Decision: Where Should A Professional Soccer Player Go To Law School?
Or should he go at all?
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 04.13.17
* There’s been an arrest in the murder of Chicago judge Raymond Myles. [The Root]
* On the regulatory definition of milk. [LawSci]
* A deep dive into the way people talked about the Gorsuch confirmation hearings. [Empirical SCOTUS]
* The Fourth Circuit’s liberalization. [Washington Post]
* President Trump signed a bill allowing states to defund Planned Parenthood in private, away from the cameras. Wonder why the spotlight-seeking president decided to sign this law without the media present. [CNN]
* What it takes to wield the awesome power and responsibility of being a judge. [Katz Justice]
* Courts are ignoring the big questions in privacy cases. [Slate]
* When the “safe” career choice is no longer safe. [Law and More]
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In-House Counsel, Job Searches
Is The Grass Any Greener On The Other Side? Reflections From An In-House Lawyer
In-house columnist Stephen R. Williams addresses some common questions he receives. -
Job Searches, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Alternative-Fact April: When Should Employers Hire People Just Like Themselves?
This approach to hiring has advantages, but employers need to be careful. -
Minority Issues, Women's Issues
Michigan Law Alum Michelle Silverthorn On Emigrating From Jamaica, Working In Biglaw, And Bringing Civility To The Profession
'For every conversation you have, start out with respect.' -
Law Schools
The Decision: Full Scholarship, Location, Or Prestige?
Berkeley, Penn, or Harvard, at varying price points -- where would you go? - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
Job Searches, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Alternative-Fact April: The Myth Of The Job Hopper
Are the negative stereotypes about job hoppers justified? -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
When You're Caught In The Middle: 4 Tips For Employees About Noncompetes
Noncompetes are incredibly expensive and time-consuming to enforce -- and often just aren't worth it. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Natasha Bowman On Workplace Bullying, Personal Branding, And Her Upcoming Book
Workplace bullying can affect morale, increase turnover, and give rise to lawsuits. -
Law Schools, Politics
Don't Go To Law School Because Of Trump
If you want to resist, there are other, less expensive ways to do it. -
Job Searches, Legal Ethics
On The Role Of Bar Counsel, Guardians Of The Legal Profession: An Interview With William Slease
Learn more about this interesting area of the law, with ample career opportunities.
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Small Law Firms, Sponsored Content
The Trump Administration, Mistake At The Oscars, And Career Advice This March On Legal Talk Network
This month, Legal Talk Network’s podcasts featured a thoughts on legal technology, medical law, and a helpful episode just for law students. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel
Mentoring As An Act Of Selfishness
Note the differences between law firms and in-house environments when it comes to mentorship. -
Minority Issues, Women's Issues
Women Leaders Forum Co-Founder Kim Stuart Presents A 360-Degree Case For Diversity
Everyone can and should play a part in fostering diversity in the workplace. -
Antitrust, Biglaw, Job Searches
10 Things To Know About Antitrust
There's a lot to like about antitrust practice, including the sheer diversity of this area. -
Boutique Law Firms, Law Schools, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: 3 Different Students... Same Advice?
What would you say to a young person considering law school today? -
General Counsel, In-House Counsel
From Full-Time Mom To General Counsel
Nine recommendations for how to balance motherhood with professional life. -
Job Searches, Labor / Employment, On The Job
4 Tips for Not Getting Sued When Changing Jobs
As lateral hiring picks up, here's what not to do before and after leaving your current employer.