Career Paths
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Law Schools
My Roundabout Path From JAG To Academia
My favorite professor once asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wanted to be like him. But how? I had no idea how or when I could possibly do that. -
In-House Counsel
Finding A Brand New (Sub)Field
Whether you’re entering the field of law, moving from one field to another, or even going through some changes at your current job, this advice will help. - 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… -
Litigation Finance, Litigators, Sponsored Content
A Conversation With The Founders Of Lake Whillans Litigation Finance
Observations and insights on the career path to the litigation industry, as well as trends in the field.
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Ask the Experts, Associate Advice, Career Alternatives, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Be A More Certain Lawyer By Exploring Options
Rob Jordan gives advice to attorneys on how to best position themselves to clarify or confirm their career paths. -
Ask the Experts, Associate Advice, Career Center, Career Files, General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Lawyers
From the Career Files: What to Consider When Considering an In-House Counsel Position (Part II)
A member of the ATL Career Center's team of expert contributors offers some practical advice for associates considering careers as in-house counsel. -
Job Searches, Law School Deans, Law Schools, Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: Father Knows Best?
[Y]ou have one child who is a lawyer; you don’t think twice about it. You have two, and you write it off as a coincidence. You have three, and you begin to lie awake at night and scratch your head. You have four, you’re pretty sure there is a special place for you reserved in […] -
Canada, Career Alternatives, Job Searches, Law Schools, Media and Journalism, Music
Open Thread: What Would You Have Done Instead of Going to Law School?
Given all of the other opportunities that you may have had, was going to law school the best choice you could have made? If you knew then what you now know, would you still have signed on the dotted line and accepted your seat in the class? What would you have done instead of going to law school? -
General Counsel, In-House Counsel
Inside Straight: Train To Stay, Or Train To Go?
It’s hard to create career paths for in-house lawyers. It’s easy to describe the career path for a junior lawyer at a law firm (even though the path may be illusory for many): Work hard and well and become a partner; work harder and better and become a richer and more powerful partner. Retire. Die. […]
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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.
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms.