Career Advice
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Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Money
Pigs Slaughter You
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann identifies the costs of piggishness. -
Law Schools, Reader Polls
The Decision: Plunging Back In
After sitting out the worst of the recession, our guy is ready to go to law school. - 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. -
Law Schools
4 More Types of People Who Should Not Go To Law School
In the wake of the latest U.S. News rankings, columnist Shannon Achimalbe lists four (more) types of people who should not go to law school in this day and age.
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In-House Counsel
The Road Not Taken: Reviving IRAC For In-House Emails
When working in-house, what are the most important things to include in an email to ensure you'll get the response you need? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel
The Curse Of Competence
What exactly is this curse, and if you're afflicted with it, what can you do? Columnist Mark Herrmann explains. -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Does Competition Make You A Better Lawyer?
Whether you’re representing a client in litigation or in a transaction, you’re tasked with making sure that your arguments for your clients’ interests are more compelling than those of the other side. -
Boutique Law Firms, Law Schools, Small Law Firms
Reinventing The Law Business: What Courses To Take In Law School To Get A Job And Build A Career
Your future employer will care about three basic things, and these three things can be seen on your transcript. -
In-House Counsel
The Road Not Taken: The Wheels On The Bus
As lawyers, our “work wheels” are valuable tools, but all wheels need realignment eventually. - 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… -
Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Chutes And Ladders
The legal profession is replete with examples of lawyers with once-promising careers who careen down the garbage chute to professional oblivion. -
In-House Counsel, Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 03.14.16
* Ivanka Trump is getting called out on Instagram. Seems one of the shoes in her eponymous line is a dead ringer for Aquazzura’s Wild Thing fringe sandal. [The Fashion Law]
* The billable hour actually makes law firms less competitive — not that this revelation will stop firms from conducting business that way. [Lawyerist]
* When people attack Judge Jane Kelly because she used to be a public defender, they are really taking a crack at the Sixth Amendment. [Slate]
* All the things that in-house counsel really want from their outside attorneys. [Ten Things]
* A contested convention looks increasingly likely, and the GOP establishment is busy planning for that eventuality. [Bloomberg Politics]
* Our friends at Solo Practice U turn 7! Don’t miss their anniversary special. [Solo Practice University]
* Word to the wise: when you start looking to House Of Cards for political tactics, you might be one of the bad guys. [The Slot]
* What it takes to pull off a career comeback. (Spoiler alert: it isn’t easy.) [Law and More]
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Continuing Legal Education / CLE, Law Schools, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
What You Can Do While You’re A Lawyer (Part 1): Teaching
Once you’ve been a lawyer for a while, opportunities to teach are out there if you want them, according to columnist Gary J. Ross. -
Law Schools, Small Law Firms
Law Students: Stop Being Butthurt And Get To Work
There are ups and downs in the legal profession -- what matters is having the proper mindset and treating every experience as an opportunity to learn and grow. -
Document Review, Job Searches, Small Law Firms
Back In The Race: 4 Types Of Jobs That Will Hinder The Career Advancement Of New Attorneys
It's particularly sad that employers and recruiters look at these positions negatively, according to columnist Shannon Achimalbe.
Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
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In-House Counsel
The Road Not Taken: Not My Problem
Sometimes someone has to look at the end-goal and say, “That isn’t our goal and this isn’t our problem.” -
Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Generating Challenges
There are two primary ways for a lawyer to combat boredom by generating challenges for themselves, as columnist Gaston Kroub explains. -
Biglaw, Health / Wellness, Partner Issues
How To Work For A Difficult Partner
Try shifting the focus from the partner feeling irritated at having to train you to helping you succeed so that the client can benefit. -
Biglaw, Law Schools, Minority Issues
What Being A Lawyer Means To Rhonda Mims Of Paul Hastings, New Chair Of The Executive Leadership Council
Rhonda Mims, managing director of corporate social responsibility at Paul Hastings and the new chair of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), shares her insights and career advice with columnist Renwei Chung. -
Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Remain Silent And Stay A Fool
Remaining silent is terrible advice. Always ask questions, because others may be too shy to do so. -
Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Starting Solo: Time Rich, Cash Poor
If you're starting your practice and looking for clients, you're likely time rich and cash poor. Now is a good time to develop a web presence. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
Reinventing The Law Business: Trying And Failing And Succeeding – Lessons Learned
Managing partner Bruce Stachenfeld shares wisdom learned over the course of his long and successful career.