Associate Advice
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Associate Advice
How Senior Partners Can Help Associates Market
It's never too early to start marketing yourself. -
Associate Advice, Small Law Firms
Anatomy Of An Associate Marketing Competition
Most law firms don’t really teach associates that much about marketing, but they should -- and sooner rather than later. - Sponsored
How Savvy Lawyers Build Their Law Firm Rate Sheet
Many attorneys are clueless. Here's how you can avoid being one of them. -
Associate Advice, Lateral Moves, Sponsored Content
5 Years After The Collapse Of Dewey & LeBoeuf: Career Advice For Associates From A Dewey Associate-Turned-Recruiter
Amid an evolving Biglaw landscape, associates now more than ever must stay informed, build key relationships, and carefully consider their career plans.
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Associate Advice, Job Searches, Lateral Moves, Sponsored Content
Top 12 Reasons Why Associates Switch Law Firms
Ask yourself if any of these scenarios may apply to you. -
Associate Advice, Sponsored Content
Positioning Yourself For Partnership
Here are some steps that associates can take from the first day they start their law career -- focusing on personal brand management, skill development, and mindset. -
Associate Advice, Lateral Moves, Sponsored Content
5 Things First-Years Need To Do To Survive Biglaw
It is vital that associates keep these key principles in mind to make their first year a success. -
Associate Advice, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Should You Switch Practice Groups To Find A Mentor?
Finding a good “fit” at a firm is critical to your long-term success. -
Associate Advice, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Advice For Snagging An Offer
The summer will go by quickly. Make the most of it by first assessing your goals. One key goal is to get a full-time offer. - Sponsored
How To Build And Manage Your Law Firm Rate Sheet
If you’re struggling with price setting — or, resetting prices — we’ve got the strategies to get you off the schneid. -
Associate Advice, Sponsored Content
25 Things All Young Lawyers Should Know In Order To Not Screw Up Their Legal Careers
Associates are making the same mistakes over and over. Here are some tips so you can avoid ruining your career. -
Associate Advice, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Useful Advice For New Lawyers
Negative feedback can be difficult to hear. But it is one of the best ways to get information about what you need to learn and to do differently. -
Associate Advice, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Even More Practical Advice For New Lawyers
Making connections in a new city can be challenging, but moving after graduation can be the ideal time to head to a new locale. -
Associate Advice, Biglaw, Holidays and Seasons
Biglaw Holiday Decision Tree: Do You Have To Work The Friday After Thanksgiving?
How can you tell if you need to be working on Black Friday? Allow us to help make your decision easier. -
Associate Advice, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Center: Practical Advice For New Lawyers
Q: I split my summers and have offers from three firms to join as a full-time associate. I have no idea how to choose. What should I do?
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Associate Advice, Small Law Firms
Memo To New Associates: Manage Your Own Career
You must take an active role in the development of your career, it's not your law firm's job to do it for you. -
Associate Advice, Money
Quitting After A Partner Screams At You Won't Get You More Money
You can't quit your job just because a partner embarrassed you and expect to be paid for it. -
Associate Advice, In-House Counsel
The Road Not Taken: Find Your Useful
How can you navigate your own path to being useful? Allow our new in-house columnist to explain. -
Associate Advice, Biglaw, Holidays and Seasons
Biglaw Holiday Decision Tree: Do You Have To Work The Friday After Thanksgiving?
How can you tell if you need to be working on Black Friday? Allow us to help make your decision easier. -
Associate Advice, Biglaw, Billable Hours, Bonuses, Money
Which Biglaw Firm Just Got Rid Of Billable Hours?
What will replace the billable-hour requirement at this large law firm? -
Ask the Experts, Associate Advice, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Challenge Yourself To Be Positive
I decided to do a 40-day challenge, during which I gave up complaining. That’s right, I stopped complaining for 40 days. -
Associate Advice, Biglaw, Federal Government, In-House Counsel, Lateral Moves, Partner Issues, Public Interest, Real Estate
What To Do When The Partner Track Closes
Unsure whether you will make partner? Here are four steps to help you steer your career...