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.
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.
Why Your Practice Is Burning Money And How You Can Do Better
Our expert panel explores common sources of profit leakage along with practical steps for improvement.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
Ready for What’s Next: 5 Ways to Strengthen Economic Resilience
Get five practical tips to spot cash flow red flags early, speed up payments, track spending in real time, and build stronger client trust through clear, transparent billing—download the ebook.
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?
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. […]