12 Lateral Interview Tips From A Legal Recruiter
The interviewer may control the format, but you control the message.
Career Advancement In The Legal Profession: Exploring Lateral Moves And Reasons Lawyers Switch Firms
Discover why career progression motivates attorneys to make lateral moves, switching firms for enhanced partnership opportunities, diversified work, better compensation, and more.
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How To Write an Effective Cover Letter
Tips and tricks on how to write a cover letter that may help in your job search.
Planning For A Legal Career Overseas: An Update For 2022
We have seen some small shifts in the hiring landscape in recent years. What has changed? Lateral Link provides an update on the most commonly asked questions for lawyers looking to make the leap overseas.
Is It Too Early To Go In-House?
If you are a law firm associate and your ultimate goal is to go in-house, it’s never too early to consider in-house openings.
A Changing London Landscape for U.S. JDs
Why the shift, and what role did Brexit play?
Humans in the Loop: The People Powering Trusted Legal AI
As the use of artificial intelligence permeates legal practice, a critical question confronts every legal professional who uses these tools: Can I trust this?
The Road To In-House: How Do I Leverage My Contacts?
Make it easy for people to help you: be as specific as possible in outlining your ask.
8 Time Management Tips For Young Lawyers
As an associate, you often have limited control over your own schedule -- but there are still some actions you can take to improve your use of time and cut out unnecessary stress.
To Clerk, Or Not To Clerk?
Whether you should do a clerkship depends on a number of factors, as this handy flowchart by Abby Gordon explains.
How Do I Research For A Lateral Interview?
Here are some helpful, publicly available resources.
Product Spotlight: Lexis® Verdict & Settlement Analyzer
Put away the guesswork—Lexis® Verdict & Settlement Analyzer helps legal professionals assess case potential with confidence by using data-driven insights from the industry’s largest collection of verdicts and settlements.
How To Plan An Informational Interview
Here are 12 tips if you’re asking for an informational interview and would like to be respectful of your interviewee’s time.
Tips For Finding Your First Legal Job
Legal recruiters don't work with entry-level candidates; what steps can you take on your own to find a great first legal job?
The Importance Of Authentic Networking
You should always have a reason to connect with someone beyond 'What can they do for me?'
What Should I Use For A Writing Sample?
There's no perfect answer -- but here are a few guidelines, from veteran recruiter Abby Gordon.
An Open Letter To Incoming First-Year Associates
Biglaw: it may be a sprint at times, but it's also a marathon.