The In-House Career Ladder Stepping Stool
The career ladder for in-house counsel is more like a stepping stool with a few rungs at wildly intermittent intervals.
Old Lady Lawyer: Effective Lawyering Is More Than Just Knowing The Law
Academic skills will always have their place in education, but they are not necessarily reliable predictors of effective lawyering.
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
With the addition of Uncover’s technology, the litigation software is delivering rapid innovation.
Finance And Law: Is Computer Software Coming To Replace You?
Technology is changing the legal profession, and lawyers must think about how this can increase their productivity.
The Road Not Taken: Tailored To Fit
The minimum one can do is be aware of the importance of workplace culture. How much you can adapt without betraying your own authenticity?
10 Things To Know About Securities Litigation And Enforcement
A good overview of what it's like to work as a lawyer in securities litigation and enforcement.
7 Bits Of Real Advice For High Schoolers Who Want To Be Lawyers
The REAL way to prepare your kid for a career in the law.
AI Is Killing Legal’s Billable Hour. It’s Also Repeating Its Worst Mistake
Law firms and legal departments are writing the future of the profession in separate rooms. What happens when they actually work together?
From The Career Files: Diving Deeper, More Millennial Lawyer Survey Results
When Millennial lawyers were asked what factors contributed most to their job satisfaction, the top three answers overall were...
In-House Advice: Fake It Till You Make It
Sometimes faking it until you are able to appropriately research and respond to the issue isn’t such a bad choice.
The Road Not Taken: Law Means Never Having To Say You’re Sorry
As a lawyer -- and particularly, for in-house lawyers -- how can we use apologies?
From The Career Files: What Is Your Gut Telling You?
You’re taught to scour through every statute, every case, every word, every comma, etc. so you can craft an argument to support your client’s position. This is perfect training for practicing law.
AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.
Explore the mindset, cultural shifts, and training strategies that define the AI‑savvy lawyer, revealing why human judgment, standardized competence, and integrated learning—not technology alone—will shape the future of the profession.
5 Ways To Piss Off A SmallLaw Lawyer
Building and maintaining a practice can be a hard endeavor, and when respect is lacking, sometimes folks like myself will get upset.
Playing The Lawyer Card
Sadly, playing the lawyer card can be necessary even with members of your own team.
The Road Not Taken: Can Lawyers Be ‘Originals’?
How can lawyers, with an obligation to zealously advocate for our clients, take a risk on Originals?
From The Career Files: Leave The Law Behind, Are You Ready?
Find the courage to admit to yourself that you're unhappy.
Non-Sequiturs: 06.24.16
* An article advocating why we should prioritize free expression over intellectual property laws, and why the Led Zeppelin case is important. [Katz Justice] * Gay marriage is legal, but that doesn't mean it is easy for gay couples to have children. [Esquire] * The best tips for dealing with bar exam stress. [Law.com] * Why is it that conversations about the future of legal education turn into flame wars? [Medium] * Evidence now suggests that the murder of Dan Markel was the second attempt on his life. [Tallahassee.com] * Looking for a new job, or even a new career? Some great advice. [Law and More] * The real hidden cost to Brexit? Brits can't look down their nose on dumb Americans anymore. [New Yorker]