Associate Advice
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Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Do You Have What It Takes To Be Self-Employed?
Where we live beyond our means, finance everything--from homes to cars--with loans from banks, and count on our bi-weekly paycheck to make a dent in all of the bills that we have. -
Biglaw
Rainmaker.AI
Why are associates not spending time learning to develop clients at their firms, and why are most law firm partners not focused on teaching and mentoring associates to become rainmakers? - Sponsored
A Law Firm Checklist For Successful Transaction Management
The questions to ask to make transaction management your competitive advantage. -
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.
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Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: You Have A Choice To Make
There are two types of emotions in the world: love or fear. -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Swimming Lessons For Baby Sharks, Practical Advice For New Lawyers
As a lawyer, completing legal projects is one of your primary functions. Not so for your client. -
Biglaw, Lateral Moves, Sponsored Content
Timeline For A Lateral Associate Move And The Offer & Acceptance Process (Part III)
Advice on giving notice, handling reference checks, and picking your start date. -
Biglaw, Lateral Moves, Sponsored Content
Timeline For A Lateral Associate Move And The Offer & Acceptance Process (Part II)
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for Part III of this series. -
Biglaw, Lateral Moves, Sponsored Content
Timeline For A Lateral Associate Move And The Offer & Acceptance Process: Interviews (Part I)
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for Part II and Part III of this series. - Sponsored
How Savvy Lawyers Build Their Law Firm Rate Sheet
Many attorneys are clueless. Here's how you can avoid being one of them. -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: How To Navigate The Mid-Year Review Meltdown
I've been getting anxious calls and emails from clients for the last couple of weeks, stressing out about what their reviews will say and what they will mean. -
Biglaw, Job Searches, Sponsored Content
7 Factors To Consider When Picking A Law Firm To Work For
Choosing a law firm and a practice area is a big decision; here's what to think about. -
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. -
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. -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: 5 Survival Tips For New Associates
More often than not, new lawyers aren’t just worried about being new lawyers.
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Not All Legal AI Is Created Equal
Not All Legal AI Is Created Equal
Artificial intelligence is on lawyers’ minds as they evaluate how advancements in technology will affect their work. This white paper examines 5 things to consider…
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How Savvy Lawyers Build Their Law Firm Rate Sheet
Many attorneys are clueless. Here's how you can avoid being one of them.
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Trust The Process: How To Build And Manage Workflows In Law Firms
If you’re feeling inefficient but don’t know why, this episode of the Non-Eventcast is for you.
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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.
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A Law Firm Checklist For Successful Transaction Management
A Law Firm Checklist For Successful Transaction Management
The questions to ask to make transaction management your competitive advantage.
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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. -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Advice For Very Young Would-Be Lawyers
Being a lawyer can be fascinating and rewarding. But it’s not as glamorous as media portrayals. -
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. -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Swimming Lessons For Baby Sharks: Practical Advice For New Lawyers
In law, there are few second chances, and the stakes can be high. Clients can lose their rights, their children, their businesses, or scads of money. -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Swimming Lessons For Baby Sharks: Practical Advice For New Lawyers
Sometimes the job of lawyer involves taking a bullet for your client. -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: The Enemy Between Your Ears: How To Not Stand In Your Own Path To Success
It isn’t unusual to doubt yourself. However, looking back, I’m also able to see that my thinking and lack of emotional intelligence played an important role in my job satisfaction. -
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.